Teaching Assistant Professor

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Economics - 315700 Posting Open Date 10/07/2025 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Position Type Permanent Faculty Working Title Teaching Assistant Professor Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty Vacancy ID FAC0005675 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications Proposed Start Date 07/01/2026

Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The primary purpose of the Department of Economics is to provide excellent education, research, and service in the field. This goal breaks down into four important components: 1) to teach economics to undergraduates in a manner that will introduce them vigorously to its broad scope; 2) to offer scientific and professional training to graduate students to prepare them for teaching and research careers in the fields of microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and applied microeconomics (labor, health, education, and development) and industrial organization; 3) to carry out cutting-edge research in these areas to be published in professional journals; 4) to provide consulting and administrative support services to the department and the economics profession as well as to the university, local community, state, and nation.

Position Summary

This position is for a fixed-term faculty member at the rank of teaching assistant professor in any field in Economics. Teaching responsibilities are 6 courses per academic year. Duties will include undergraduate teaching, mentoring, and service. Teaching responsibilities will include enrollments ranging from 25-400 students.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

PhD in Economics, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

N/A

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

Special Instructions

Applicants are required to submit (1) a cover letter describing how your career goals, skills, and experiences align with a teaching professor position at a public university; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a teaching portfolio that includes a teaching statement, a summary of teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, and, if available, sample course materials and additional evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants should utilize the other document field to upload their teaching portfolio. At the time of application, candidates will be required to identify the names, titles, and email addresses of three professional references. Please ensure that at least one of your listed references is a teaching reference. A fourth letter of recommendation will be solicited from candidates who are selected for on-campus interviews

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Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title L. E. Alexander, Business Officer Department Contact Telephone or Email lealex@unc.edu Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Universitys Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• Other Document

Optional Documents

• Writing/research Sample
• Research Statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is your highest degree?

• PhD

• MD

• PharmD

• DDS

• DVM

• JD

• MLS/MIS

• Masters

• Other

• • Please specify your primary field of research

• Developmental Economics

• Econometrics

• Economics of education

• Health economics

• Industrial Organization

• International economics

• Labor economics

• Macroeconomics

• Microeconomic theory

• Public economics

• Other field not listed

• If you have a professional website, please include the address here.

(Open Ended Question)