Job description
Posting DetailsPosting InformationPosition TypeVisiting / Part-time FacultyWorking TitleVisiting Research ProfessorDepartmentPolitical Science – 316300Vacancy IDF002029Salary Range$32,000Full-time/Part-timePart-Time TemporaryIf part-time, hours per weekFTEFaculty Posting CategoryResearch Faculty (Fixed Term)Posting Close Date12/16/2019Proposed Appointment DateEstimated duration of appointmentNegotiable 4.5-12 monthsPosition Summary
The Department of Political Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking to appoint a visiting research professor who is based in Latin America or Spain and studies Latin American politics for the fall or spring semester of the academic year 2020-21. Responsibilities of the successful candidate include working on your own research and contributing to departmental activities related to research and teaching on Latin America during the semester in residence. The quality of completed research and of the proposed research project will be an important selection criterion.
Qualifications are a Ph.D. and a minimum of 5 years of research and teaching experience. Compensation consists of a travel and research allowance, health insurance, and a total of $32,000 in salary over the duration of the appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to be in residence for a minimum of 4 ½ months.
Applications from women and minorities are particularly welcome. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer and educator that welcomes all to apply, including individuals with disabilities. Deadline for applications is December 16, 2019, and applicants will be notified in February.
To apply for the position, please follow this link: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/169988. Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a research proposal of no more than 1,500 words. Applicants are required to identify the names, titles and email addresses of three professional references at the time of application. Recommenders identified by the applicant may be contacted via email with instructions for uploading their letters of support if the applicant becomes a finalist. Alternatively, applicants may list Interfolio as a reference and the application system will solicit recommendations directly from Interfolio. Please see https://help.interfolio.com/entries/24062742-Uploading-Letters-to-an-Online-Application-System for instructions. Departmental contact person is Shannon Eubanks; the department address is Department of Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB# 3265, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3265 and the web address is https://www.unc.edu/depts/polisci.Education Requirements
Candidates are required to hold a PhD from an accredited institution of higher learning.Qualifications and Experience
Candidates are expected to present evidence of five years of excellence in teaching at a college or university and of a promising research agenda in their field of specialization.Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.Special Physical and Mental RequirementsStimulus/ARRA Funded?NoSpecial Instructions
At the time of application candidates will be required to identify the names, titles and email addresses of professional references (three are required). References must be at level of tenure-track assistant professor or higher. Recommenders identified by the applicant will be contacted via email with instructions for uploading their letters of support. Alternatively, applicants may list Interfolio as a reference and the application system will solicit recommendations directly from Interfolio. Applicants may also list the email of a Graduate Coordinator who will upload their references instead of the referring faculty.Contact InformationEEO Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s 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.Contact InstructionsOptional and Required DocumentsRequired Documents
- Curriculum Vitae / Resume
- Cover Letter
- Writing/research Sample
- Research Statement
Optional DocumentsSupplemental Questions
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