Teaching Assistant Professor
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Full Time
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- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Global Studies - 313500
Posting Open Date:10/30/2026
Application Deadline:12/01/2026
Open Until Filled:No
Position Type:Permanent Faculty
Working Title:Teaching Assistant Professor
Appointment Type:Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID:FAC0006188
Full-time/Part-time:Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week:40
FTE:1
Position Location:North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:Dependent on Experience or Dependent on Qualifications.
Proposed Start Date:07/01/2027
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 Curriculum in Global Studies is an academic unit within the College of Arts and Sciences that offers a dynamic undergraduate major and an innovative master’s program. Unlike a traditional international or area studies approach, the Curriculum in Global Studies focuses on analysis of trans-regional and trans-national themes, events, and processes that affect states and societies around the world. Students focus on issues with contemporary global significance and policy relevance. Through our commitment to excellence in teaching, advising, and mentoring, Global Studies promotes interdisciplinary understanding of critical global issues. In addition, we work to encourage discussions about these issues among our students, faculty, and the broader Chapel Hill community through outreach, events, and other programming. We actively support our students taking advantage of global opportunities outside of the classroom including study abroad, experiential learning, and globally focused internships and research projects, both locally and abroad.
Position Summary:The Curriculum in Global Studies (CGS) at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) is seeking applicants for a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor (TAP), broadly focused on environment and wellbeing. Areas of focus may include environmental justice, health and care practices, impacts of climate change, food systems, health systems, or sustainability.
Candidates will be expected to teach required and elective courses in the Global Studies MA program, including the Graduate Studies Research and Methods course. This is a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor (TAP) position that carries a 3-3 teaching load, with all courses taught live and in person and including a combination of introductory and advanced offerings.
Teaching responsibilities may include one or more of the Global Studies MA program’s core courses, GLBL 210: Global Issues and Globalization, research and methods courses, the Global Studies Senior Honors Thesis Writing Seminars, and elective courses in the candidate’s areas of expertise. In addition to classroom teaching, the successful candidate will mentor undergraduate honors thesis committees and graduate student thesis committees and will have opportunities to work closely with students on research projects.
We especially welcome scholars whose work engages environmental justice, health and care practices, the impacts of climate change, food systems, health systems, or sustainability, with a preference for research and teaching that incorporates Global South, grassroots, and/or Indigenous perspectives, as well as creative, collaborative, and community-based approaches. We are also interested in candidates who share the mission of CGS to bring together diverse perspectives and methodological approaches to examine the complex relationships among local, national, and global structures and to develop responses to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
We are particularly interested in scholars who have university-level teaching experience and a strong commitment to supporting students both in the classroom and through research mentorship. Candidates should demonstrate a high degree of personal motivation, responsibility, and commitment to maintaining the integrity and quality of the learning environment.
The TAP position is a three-year, fixed-term, renewable appointment with standard full-time employee benefits. The position provides opportunities for professional and career advancement, including promotion to the ranks of Teaching Associate Professor and Teaching Professor.
Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Global Studies or related fields, including International Studies, Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Geography, Political Science, Public Policy, etc.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Demonstrated academic experience in topics related to the description above, university teaching experience, a strong commitment to working with students in the classroom and on research projects, and high personal motivation and responsibility toward maintaining the integrity of the learning environment and process.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:Not Applicable.
Special Instructions:Please include student evaluations of teaching in your application submission. Please include the contact information for only three confidential reference letters. References will be contacted for candidates invited to Zoom interviews. Invitations for Zoom interviews will be sent in mid-December.
To apply, please provide:
• Cover letter, detailing expertise in the areas of environment, environmental justice and/or community-based change
• Statement of Teaching and Service Philosophy
• Curriculum vitae/resume, including education
• Draft course outline or syllabus
• Student evaluations of teaching
• Contact information (only) for three confidential reference letters
Expected Timeline:
• Applications will be accepted until December 1, 2026.
• Short-listed candidates for Zoom interviews will take place in January 2027.
• Campus visits will take place in February 2027.
• Employment will start on July 1, 2027.
Questions can be directed to Dr. Jonathan Weiler (search committee chair) via email jweiler@email.unc.edu
Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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