Assistant Professor of Public Administration

Assistant Professor of Public Administration

College: College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The
Arts - 321 College

Dept/School: Public & International Affairs -
32421

Vacancy Number: 16F-808

Position Number: 708

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The Department of Public and International Affairs (PIA) at the
University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a
tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Public
Administration to begin August 2027.

The successful candidate will play a role in our new B.S. in Public
Policy and Administration (PPA) while contributing courses to our
Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program and our online
Executive MPA program.

The position requires an active research program and carries a 2-3
teaching load. The successful candidate will teach primarily in the
PPA and MPA programs but may occasionally contribute to PIA's
undergraduate program in Political Science, M.S. in Coastal and
Ocean Policy, or M.A. in Conflict Management Resolution depending
on their qualifications.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• PhD in Public Administration, Public Affairs, Public Policy, or

a closely related field

• Please note: ABD applicants will be

considered; however, if PhD is not confirmed by August 1,
2027, appointment will be at the rank of Lecturer for the first
academic year of employment and PhD must be confirmed by July 1,
2028 for eligibility of continued employment. In addition, one of
the references included in application must be dissertation
chair.

• Ability to teach at least one core class in the B.S. in Public

Policy and Administration (PPA)

• Ability to teach at least one core class in the MPA

Program

• Ability to contribute to the concentrations in Public

Management, Public Policy Analysis, or Urban and Regional Policy
and planning

• Ability to deliver course material both face-to-face and

asynchronously online

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills &
Experience:

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Ability to contribute multiple courses to the B.S. in PPA
• Ability to teach multiple MPA core and elective courses and/or

contribute to one of the MPA concentrations in Public Management,
Public Policy Analysis, or Urban and Regional Policy and
planning

• Experience with publishing and presenting research
• Prior professional work experience in the public or nonprofit

sector

• Prior teaching experience with both face-to-face and

asynchronous online courses

Required Certifications or Licensure:

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The Department of Public & International Affairs is comprised
of 18 faculty and is home to a new B.S. in Public Policy and
Administration (PPA) as well as a B.A. in Political Science (PLS)
and a series of professional masters programs - Master of Public
Administration (MPA) Program, Executive MPA Program (online), a
dual M.S. in Environmental Science/MPA Degree, M.S. in Coastal and
Ocean Policy (MCOP), and a M.A. and graduate certificate in
Conflict Management and Resolution. Additional information about
the PIA department and the MPA program can be found at
https://uncw.edu/academics/colleges/chssa/departments/public-affairs/,

https://uncw.edu/academics/majors-programs/chssa/public-administration-mpa/,
and
https://uncw.edu/academics/majors-programs/chssa/public-administration-executive-mpa/.

College/School Information:

The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (CHSSA) is
home to 14 academic departments and offers a wide variety of
undergraduate and graduate degree programs including the Bachelor
of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts,
Master of Fine Arts, and Master of Public Administration as well as
combined bachelor's/master's degree programs in Spanish and
English. The CHSSA also houses the Gender Studies and Research
Center and the Academic Resource Center, which offers full-service,
professional advising for all CHSSA undergraduate students.

In addition, the CHSSA offers a full complement of
interdisciplinary minors and post baccalaureate certificates
including: Africana studies, American studies, Asian studies,
classical studies, conflict management and resolution, emergency
and disaster management, forensic science, Hispanic studies,
journalism, Latin American studies, medical humanities, Middle East
and Islamic studies, Native American studies, professional writing
and publishing, science and medical writing, and women's, gender,
and sexuality studies.

The CHSSA contributes significantly to the curriculum that
comprises UNCW's University Studies Program, through which all
undergraduates gain a foundation in the liberal arts and develop
the transferable skills essential for life in the twenty-first
century. The CHSSA strives in its undergraduate programs and in its
University Study offerings to nurture creative thinking,
intellectual curiosity, and academic integrity in students while
providing them with a solid foundation of knowledge in their chosen
fields. Graduate programs in the CHSSA are designed to develop
intellectual competence and to prepare the student for careers in
business, industry, government, teaching or for further study at
the doctoral level.

Applied learning is a hallmark of the student experience in the
College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts. Each of the
CHSSA's departments requires an applied learning experience as a
part of the curriculum for its undergraduate majors. Examples
include faculty-directed research, internships, service learning,
and capstone courses and projects, all of which challenge students
to integrate various strands of knowledge and to apply that
knowledge to broader, real-world or real disciplinary
situations.

Upon completion of their studies, all CHSSA students will have the
necessary preparation for rewarding careers, advanced study,
effective citizenship, and meaningful lives. The College of
Humanities, Social Science, and the Arts offers limitless
opportunities to engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary
research and service while also making a positive societal impact.
Come and join our vibrant academic environment that values
discovery, innovation, and creativity.

University Information:

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal
university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring,
research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class
faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level
for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful
academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical
thinking.

A public institution with more than 20,500 students, UNCW offers a
full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well
as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology,
nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning
options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN
program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working
professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program
focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly
activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral
Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University)
by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher
Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since
1969.

Eligibility for Employment:

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender
background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor
vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal
law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment
eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United
States.

Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants:

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate
selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach
assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing
requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation
as required.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on the posting
closing date. To apply, please complete the online application
below and attach the following materials as Adobe PDF documents
including:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application that includes a 2-3 page

statement describing research interests, teaching experience,
ability to address the preferred teaching qualifications,
professional experience, and other interest in the position
addressed to Dr. Richard Clerkin. Search Committee Chair.

• Curriculum Vita

Additional materials may be requested from applicants invited to
interview for the position.

Please note that a minimum of three references** are required for
all applications. The reference contact information you provide may
be used to request reference letters during the screening
process.**if ABD at time of application, one of the references
included in application must be Dissertation Chair.

Letters of application without the requested components will not
meet the application requirements.

Questions about the position or the online application process
should be directed to CHSSA Recruitment Specialist Jennifer Itell @
itellj@uncw.edu.

Position Type: Permanent

Job Posting Date: 10/13/2026

Job Close Date: 01/04/2027

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/41133

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