Teaching Assistant Professor

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in higher education is seeking a dynamic Teaching Assistant Professor to join their innovative School of Civic Life and Leadership. This full-time, fixed-term position emphasizes interdisciplinary training in civics and the humanities, aiming to cultivate a culture of respectful dialogue and critical thinking among students. The successful candidate will teach six courses annually, contributing to the mission of fostering civic engagement and scientific literacy. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the educational landscape while collaborating with diverse departments to enhance the learning experience. If you are passionate about education and dialogue, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field required for Teaching Assistant Professor role.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach six courses each academic year focusing on communication and civic engagement.
• Participate in workshops to foster productive dialogue across disciplines.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Communication Skills

Civics and Politics Knowledge

Education

PhD or equivalent degree

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and the names and contact information of two references. Please use the “Other Document” attachment to provide the teaching statement. Applications will be considered until the position is filled, but our review of applications will begin on March 1, 2024.

Posting Information

Department: Civic Life and Leadership - 312500

Posting Open Date: 02/14/2024

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Type: Permanent Faculty

Working Title: Teaching Assistant Professor

Appointment Type: Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID: FAC0004964

Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week: 40

FTE: 1

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

Proposed Start Date: 07/01/2024

Position Information

The School of Civic Life and Leadership (SCiLL) seeks to appoint a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor to begin [on or after] July 1, 2024. We have a special interest in applicants with backgrounds in the liberal arts and humanities, social sciences, natural science and its historical roots and epistemology, civics and politics, and rhetoric and dialectic (especially discourse and classical texts). SCiLL seeks to offer students interdisciplinary training in civics, the humanities, and scientific literacy, while promoting a culture of reasoned and respectful disagreement, and openness to changing one’s mind. Thus, we are especially interested in applicants with experience in teaching undergraduate courses focused on productive dialogue and debate across multiple audiences. SCiLL is an interdisciplinary school, so the ideal candidate will be able to teach across traditional boundaries between disciplines.

As the acronym conveys, the emphasis of SCiLL is on building and rehearsing the foundational skills, knowledge, and capacities required for healthy civic life. To that end, the successful candidate is expected to participate in the work of SCiLL including the Program for Public Discourse (PPD), a program formed in 2019 and housed in SCiLL. The mission of SCiLL and PPD lies at the heart of higher education and is reiterated in Carolina’s strategic framework, Carolina Next: Innovations for the Public Good, and in the strategic plan of the College of Arts & Sciences.

Position Summary

This is a full-time fixed term position that will teach six courses each academic year, particularly courses that fulfill the focus capacity requirement in our general education curriculum, Communication Beyond Carolina. The initial appointment will be for a term of three years with the possibility of renewal. We will consider applicants from any area of study as long as it aligns with the mission of the program. The successful applicant will also participate in workshops with faculty focused on how to foster productive dialogue across difference in the classroom and work across disciplines to help SCiLL build bridges with multiple departments in the College.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant field.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Previous teaching experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae / Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Other Document
4. List of References