Overview
Position Type | Permanent Faculty |
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Working Title | Assistant Professor, Human Services Law |
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Appointment Type | Tenured/Tenure Track |
Salary Range | Dependent on Qualifications |
Full-time/Part-time | Full-Time Permanent |
If part-time, hours per week | |
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Vacancy ID | FAC0003264 |
Posting Open Date | 08/28/2020 |
Application Deadline | 01/01/2021 |
Open Until Filled | No |
Proposed Start Date | 01/01/2021 |
Position Summary |
As the largest university-based local government training, advisory, and research organization in the United States, the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Government offers up to 200 courses, webinars, and specialized conferences for more than 12,000 public officials each year. Established as the Institute of Government in 1931, the School of Governments mission is to improve the lives of North Carolinians through nonpartisan, engaged scholarship that helps public officials understand and improve state and local government. For more information about the Schools mission and history, visit sog.unc.edu/about/mission-and-history. The UNC School of Government seeks a tenure-track assistant professor who will work in the field of human services law, with a particular focus on the law governing local social services and consolidated human services agencies. Public officials, rather than degree-seeking students, are the principal audience for the Schools work. This position will be responsible for educating and advising state and local officials such as agency directors, social services and county attorneys, governing board members, and local elected officials. In addition, this position is likely to interact with the media, legislators, judicial officials, advocates, and others. The duties of the position include: |
Educational Requirements |
J.D., excellent writing skills, strong academic background, and a demonstrated commitment to public service required. |
Qualifications and Experience |
Experience, demonstrated interest, and/or advanced training in social services, public health, or a related field is desirable. Because this position is for a junior faculty position, recent graduates are encouraged to apply. |
Equal Opportunity Employer |
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
Special Instructions |
Preferred start date is January 1, 2021, but law students who are graduating in May 2021 are encouraged to apply. |
Quick Link | https: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/183052 |
Department Contact Name and Title | Aimee Wall, Senior Associate Dean |
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Department Contact Telephone or Email | wallsog.unc.edu |
Contact Information |
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Universitys Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitmentunc.edu. Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact. |