Teaching Assistant Professor, Property Tax Appraisal

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a fixed-term Teaching Assistant Professor in Property Tax Appraisal. The successful candidate will develop and teach appraisal education courses for North Carolina tax officials, and advise county offices on legal guidelines and best practices for property appraisals.

Candidates should have at least five years of property tax appraisal experience and a demonstrated commitment to public service; local government experience

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of property tax appraisal experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to public service.
• Local government experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach appraisal education courses for North Carolina tax officials.
• Advise county tax offices on guidelines and best practices for property appraisals.
• Respond to inquiries from local/state officials, property owners, and media.
• Opportunity to publish on appraisal topics as needed.

Job description

Department

SOG Sch of Government - 375100

Posting Open Date

09/24/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Type

Permanent Faculty

Working Title

Teaching Assistant Professor, Property Tax Appraisal

Appointment Type

Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID

FAC0006112

Full-time/Part-time

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week

40

FTE

1

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$120,000 - $135,000

Proposed Start Date

01/04/2027

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The School of Government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill works to improve the lives of North Carolinians by engaging in practical scholarship that helps public officials and citizens understand and improve state and local government. As the largest university-based local government training, advisory, and research organization in the United States, the School of Government offers up to 300 courses, webinars, and specialized conferences for more than 14,000 public officials each year. In addition, faculty members annually publish approximately 50 books, manuals, reports, articles, bulletins, and other print and online content related to state and local government. The School is also home to a nationally ranked graduate program in public administration.

For more information about the School, visit sog.unc.edu.

Position Summary

The School of Government seeks to recruit a fixed-term faculty member at the rank of teaching assistant professor who will specialize in property tax appraisal education.

The selected candidate will advise and educate local property tax officials on the legal guidelines and best practices for the appraisal of property in North Carolina and support county tax offices as they plan and implement reappraisals. The primary responsibility of this position will be to develop and teach appraisal education courses appropriate for the needs of North Carolina tax officials. In addition, the selected candidate will respond to advising inquiries relating to tax appraisals from local and state government officials, North Carolina property owners, and the media. While research and scholarly publication will not be core responsibilities of this position, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to publish on appraisal topics as needed.

Candidates will be expected to have experience with and the capacity to educate and advise on geographic information systems, the use of artificial intelligence in mass appraisals, and other technology relevant to North Carolina’s property tax system.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

A minimum of five years of property tax appraisal experience, as well as a demonstrated commitment to public service.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Local government experience preferred.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

We will begin reviewing applications in late-October and start interviews in
November.