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AP Assistant Professor

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Location
Greensboro, NC
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Position Number:

998944

Functional Title:

AP Assistant Professor

Position Type:

Non-Tenure Stream

Position Eclass:

FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn

University Information:

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The School of HHS aims to inspire and equip students, faculty, and staff to transform institutions to work in ways that make the world healthier and safer. We believe in social justice, equity, and a people-centered approach to community. Our school includes a rich and unique array of nationally ranked programs including Human Health Sciences, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Community and Therapeutic Recreation, Genetic Counseling, Gerontology, Human Development, and Family Studies, Kinesiology, Nutrition, Peace and Conflict Studies, Public Health Education, and Social Work. We celebrate our dynamic intellectual community by embracing interdisciplinary collaboration, the creativity of thought, and innovation of practice.

Position Summary:

The Department of Peace and Conflict Studies (https://pcs.uncg.edu/) at the University of North Carolina Greensboro seeks applicants for a nine-month Professional Track (non-tenure track) teaching-focused faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position will begin August 2024 and offers a 2-year contract, which subsequently is renewable annually, depending on job performance and departmental needs. We are seeking candidates who have specialization in theory-driven practice and community engagement across local, national, and international contexts in the areas of group conflict and reconciliation, civic engagement, peace intervention and operations, and experience with diverse populations.
The Department of Peace and Conflict Studies (UNCG/PCS) is committed to conflict transformation to build peaceful and just social systems through both theory-informed practice and community engaged research and practice. This position is eligible for promotion in rank but does not include tenure. The position primarily supports the Department’s teaching mission while also developing and maintaining community relationships and strategic partnerships. We address conflict across sectors and interpersonal, interorganizational, and international contexts throughout our MA and BA degree programs. We do this by educating students, online as well as face-to-face, to effectively design positive and sustainable changes within a variety of settings, sectors, and contexts. The praxis skills, knowledge, and abilities developed in PCS address the “wicked problems” of our times. We seek faculty who are interdisciplinary in approach, and transdisciplinary in scholarship, to join our department as we grow our global and local leadership in conflict intervention/transformation, social and environmental justice, and community peacebuilding and engagement.
The position focuses primarily on teaching and advising students. The successful applicant will teach eight courses annually (4:4) across the residential and online, graduate, and undergraduate programs, as well as advise students, contribute to curricular and programmatic development, and coordinate with community partners for the department’s undergraduate practicum and graduate colloquium courses and projects. An important responsibility of this position, in addition to teaching and advising, is to sustain existing, and develop new, mutually beneficial, and reciprocal partnerships with organizations and communities within and beyond the university that benefit our theory-informed practice and community-engaged courses and scholarship. Experience in organizational development, conflict intervention, community organizing, engagement, and activism preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must hold or anticipate a Ph.D. in Peace and Conflict Studies or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment. Candidates must have substantial training and experience in peace and conflict transformation (such as, but not limited to, community and civic engagement, global leadership, conflict management, peace and governance, and civil-military interaction), and demonstrated experience teaching in online and/or face-to-face classrooms, organizational, or community settings. The candidate must be able to teach courses in the core undergraduate and graduate curricula, online as well as face-to-face. They must have knowledge and critical perspectives of current issues and theoretical trends in the field of Peace and Conflict Studies related to equity, diversity, inclusion, social justice.

Preferred Qualifications:

The qualities being sought include a strong record of teaching excellence and commitment to teaching and mentoring students online as well as face-to-face, superb communication and interpersonal skills, deep commitment to diversity, and collegiality. The successful candidate will be a collaborative partner within the department and university and in the wider community.

Tenure Status:

Not on Track

Special Instructions to Applicants:

A full dossier of uploaded materials will include:
● Cover letter stating experience and qualifications;● Curriculum vitae;● Statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness;● Names of three professional references with their position/relationship to applicant, address, email address, and telephone number.
For questions about the position, please contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Douglas P. Fry (dpfry@uncg.edu).

Recruitment Range:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Org #-Department:

Peace and Conflict Studies - 11404

Job Open Date:

11/21/2023

For Best Consideration Date:

01/15/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

FTE:

1.000

Type of Appointment:

Permanent

Number of Months per Year:

9

Physical Effort:

Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - C, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - O, Walking - O

Work Environment:

Inside - C, Outside - 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.

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