Associate or Full Professor Position in Political Science: Public Administration

Position Type: Tenure Stream

Position Eclass: FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn

University Information: Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit: The Political Science Department is staffed by 10 full-time faculty and approximately 12 part-time instructors. It offers a comprehensive undergraduate program for approximately 300 political science majors. The department also serves students across the University by teaching courses in the general education curriculum. At the graduate level, the department offers the NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Affairs (MPA) degree and two certificate programs, one in Nonprofit Management and one in Urban and Economic Development. The graduate program enrolls approximately 100 students each year, including typically 55-60 MPA students.

Position Summary: Associate or Full Professor Position in Political Science: Public Administration

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenured position in Public Administration at the rank of Associate or Full Professor beginning August 1, 2027. Tenure will be offered at the Associate Professor or Full Professor rank, depending on the selected candidate's qualifications. The successful candidate will begin serving as the Director of Graduate Programs in Political Science on August 1, 2028. The primary responsibility of the Director of Graduate Programs is to lead the NASPAA-accredited MPA program, which serves the local region and state via courses offered on campus in the evening. The successful candidate will join a faculty committed to high-quality, student-centered undergraduate and graduate education; a strong research agenda; attentive student mentoring; and meaningful service to the University, the profession, and the broader community. Candidates are expected to teach at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

The department web page is https://psc.uncg.edu/. The review of applications will begin October 12, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

UNCG is a Minority Serving Institution. UNCG and the Department of Political Science foster an environment of collaboration across departments and schools and support community-engaged research. UNCG is located in Greensboro, the largest city in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region and the third-most populous city in the state. Greensboro is a vibrant city with nearly 300,000 residents and more than 47,000 college students and is known for its expansive parks and greenway system, arts, music, and sports.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, or a closely related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference is given to candidates who best fulfill our instructional and programmatic needs in local government, urban economics (or economic development more broadly), and quantitative analysis for public administration.

Tenure Status: Tenure

Special Instructions to Applicants: For additional information or to apply for this position (#1613), please visit our website at https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/. Please submit a cover letter that includes a teaching statement, a summary of your research program, up to three representative writing samples, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations (if available), and a curriculum vitae. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of a minimum of three references who will be contacted with instructions regarding how to submit a confidential letter of reference. Inquiries should be made to the search committee chair, Professor Hunter Bacot, ahbacot@uncg.edu.

Recruitment Range: Competitive based on experience

Org #-Department: Political Science - 12214

Job Open Date: 09/08/2026

For Best Consideration Date: 10/12/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

FTE: 1.000

Type of Appointment: Permanent

Number of Months per Year: 9

Physical Effort: Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Hand Movement-Grasping - O, Holding - F, Finger Dexterity - F, Vision-Skilled Trades - F, Reading - C, Writing - C, Eye-hand coordination - F, Vision-Color Distinction - O, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Vision-Visual inspection - F, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - O, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - F, Walking - O, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - R, Lifting-60-90 lbs. - R, Lifting-90 plus lbs. - R, Pushing/Pulling - R, Climbing-Stairs - O, Climbing-Ladders - R, Bending - O, Squatting - R, Crawling - R, Reaching - R

Work Environment: Driving - Car/Truck - R, Driving - Standar/Automatic - R, Driving - Mower/Forklift - R, Location - Trees - R, Location - Air vent - R, Location - Roof - R, Equipment/Machines - Heights - R, Equipment/Machines - Roofs - R, Equipment/Machines - Ladders - R, Equipment/Machines - Step Stools - R, Equipment/Machines - Scaffolds - R, Night/Dark - O, Extreme noise levels - R, Extreme temperatures - R, Inside - C, Outside - R, Ventilation ConditionsDust - R, Ventilation ConditionsFumes - R, Ventilation ConditionsChemicals - R, Ventilation ConditionsGases - R, Exposure to potential Hazardous Conditions - R, Chemical Spills - R, Gas Leaks - R, Infectious Bacteria - R, Acidic Harsh or Oily Substances - R, Use of Respirator - R, Electrical Hazards - R, Overtime - R

Organization

UNCG at a Glance

Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make.

With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.

UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.

The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.

As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.

Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.

UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences

The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22; College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.

Achievements & Accolades

UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/.

Challenging Academic Programs

U.S. News & World Report ranked three UNCG online programs among the best in the nation in the 2015 list of Best Online Programs.

UNCG's slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.

The graduate program in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies has earned a Top 10 ranking by the The HDFS Report.

Supportive Environment

UNCG is a Military Friendly School for the fourth straight year, putting it in the top 15 percent of colleges and universities nationwide that are doing the most to support veterans and ensure their success.

UNCG is ranked among the best colleges for your money nationwide by College Factual, a new site that guides students through the college selection process.

The Education Trust singles out UNCG among the nation's universities for its success at closing the gap in graduation rates between black and white students.

Engaged Community

For the fifth year in a row, UNCG has earned the “Tree Campus USA” designation for promoting healthy trees and encouraging the spirit of conservation.

UNCG's innovative dynamic mailbox system has been honored as one of University Business Magazine's Models of Efficiency.

For the eighth consecutive year, UNCG is highlighted on Washington Monthly's list of American universities that contribute most to the public good.

Careers at UNCG

UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.