Assistant/Associate Professor Public Administration - 2403 University of North Carolina Pembroke United States, North Carolina, Pembroke 1 University Drive (Show on map) Jul 24, 2026 Assistant/Associate Professor Public Administration - 2403 Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply Now link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Please see Special Instructions for more details. This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process. UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings. Position Details Position Information Division Academic Affairs Department Political Science & Public Admin Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor Public Administration - 2403 Vacancy Type Tenure Track Faculty Min T/E Requirements Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in public administration or a closely related field or be ABD with a clear date of completion. Successful candidates must show excellence in both online teaching as well as in the traditional classroom settings. In addition to teaching excellence, the qualified candidate will be able to demonstrate an active research agenda or clearly outline a planned research agenda in the case of ABD candidates. FTE 1 Recruitment Range Commensurate Upon Education and Experience Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate Upon Education and Experience Position # 2403 FLSA Status Exempt Months per year 9 Is this a grant funded position? No If yes, please indicate the end date of the grant.(if applicable) n/a Primary Purpose of Organization Unit Teaching, research, and service in administration of the curriculum set out by the university. Primary Purpose of Position Teaching, research, and service in the area of public administration. Job Description Associate or Assistant Professor of Public Administration The Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke seeks an associate or assistant professor of public administration with the ability to teach courses in public budgeting and finance at the graduate and undergraduate level in addition to other courses in the discipline. This position will be responsible for teaching a mix of public administration courses at the graduate level and undergraduate levels and at least one of our general education courses (Introduction to Political Science, American National Government, or State and Local Government and Administration). Courses taught at the graduate level will be taught in the online format, while undergraduate teaching will include a combination of on-campus and online teaching modalities. The area of teaching and research specialization is open, but candidates must show they are qualified to teach graduate level courses in public budgeting and finance. While the teaching load for the university is 4-4, course release time is provided for those who teach graduate courses. The expected teaching for this position is three to five graduate courses each year and one or more undergraduate courses each year, with most courses offered on a predictable rotation. Preference will be given to candidates who have an interest in program leadership for our M.P.A. program. Candidates at the associate level will only be considered if they have experience demonstrating leadership capability. UNCP is a regional university serving rural North Carolina that emphasizes excellence in teaching. The Department of Political Science and Public Administration serves several programs including a B.A. program with four different concentrations and a Master of Public Administration program with three different concentrations. Additionally, the department actively contributes courses for the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Public and Non-profit Management and Administration. Courses for the department are offered both on-campus and in online formats.

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To apply, applicants must complete the application for employment form found at https://jobs.uncp.edu , where they will be instructed to submit a cover letter that addresses teaching capability and leadership interest, a CV, a writing sample, and a teaching portfolio that demonstrates competence in on-campus and online teaching. The teaching portfolio should include sample syllabi, pedagogy statement, and past course evaluations (if applicable). Candidates who are selected after the first round of consideration will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation for consideration. For questions, please contact the chair of the department, Dr. Emily Sharum ( emily.sharum@uncp.edu). Management Preference Ph.D. in public administration Experience teaching public budget and finance classes Experience teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels Evidence of research agenda success If hired at the associate level, must demonstrated leadership experience Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation Posting Information Job Opening Date 07/24/2026 Job Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Category Faculty Posting Number

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Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/13553 Special Instructions to Applicants This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process. UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings. Applicant Documents Required Documents C V/Resume Cover Letter Other Document Other Document 2 Optional Documents Other Document 3 Other Document 4 Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). • How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Agency Referral American Librarian Association (ALA) Association of Fundraising Professionals BlacksInHigherEd.com Career Builder Chronicle of Higher Education Cosida CUPA HR Disabled in Higher Ed Disability Website (Other) Educause Glassdoor HigherEdJobs Indeed Inside Higher Ed Journal of Blacks in Higher Education LinkedIn Monster NACUBO NativeAmericansInHigherEd.com Native Hire NCAA Market NC Works Online / One Stop Center spaper Personal Referral Placement Exchange SACUBO Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) StudentAffairs.com UNC Collaborative Website UNC Pembroke Online Employment System Veterans Advantage Jobs & Career Network Veteran Website (Other) VeteransInHigherEd.com Vocational Rehab Women in Higher Education Website - Other