Teaching, Fixed-Term Faculty Position

Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Position Summary The Department of Health Policy and Management ( HPM ), at the top-ranked Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking applicants for one full-time, fixed term faculty position in health policy and management. Rank: Assistant or Associate professor based on qualifications and experience. This will be a 12-month teaching faculty appointment with the potential for undergraduate program leadership role. More information about faculty appointment service periods can be found at https://academicpersonnel.unc.edu/policies-and-procedures/faculty-appointments/faculty-appointment-service-periods/. We are seeking an enthusiastic participant in the HPM department community who can teach a range of health policy and management courses in undergraduate or graduate programs, including any of the following areas: * US Healthcare System and Policy * Healthcare Strategy * Policy Practice (advocacy, design, and implementation) * Masters Degree culminating experiences (capstone, ILE ) * Management * Organizational Behavior * Human Resources Individuals with professional experience or interest in behavioral health, rural health, long term care, workforce development, and health equity are particularly encouraged to apply. Teaching assignments are flexible and may potentially include courses not listed based on an area of expertise that complements or expands offerings in the department. Brief course descriptions can be found at https://sph.unc.edu/hpm/hpm-course-list/. A typical teaching load for a fixed term faculty member is 15-18 credit hours (five to six classes) per year. We are seeking a faculty member who is interested in teaching in both residential and online formats. In addition to teaching, the selected faculty member is expected to advise and mentor students, review products that students are required to complete (e.g. deliverables for practicums and Capstone projects) and contribute service to the department, University and community. Although some teaching may be online, this position requires in-person teaching of undergraduate and graduate-level courses, and in-person availability for student mentoring. Qualified individuals with a disability which impacts their ability to perform an essential job function may request accommodation(s) through the Equal Opportunity and Compliance office. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience Experience and interest in using teaching methods that emphasize and encourage active learning. Experience and interest in teaching in both residential and online formats. Experience and interest in advising and mentoring students or professionals. Experience overseeing projects, practicums and Capstone projects in college and university settings or diverse organizations. Experience employing strategies to ensure access to resources and promote student success in a public university setting where students reflect the socioeconomic, racial, religious, and other diverse characteristics across the state.

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