Assistant Professor of Employment Law
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary The UNC School of Government seeks an attorney
with a commitment to public service, a desire to teach, and a
strong interest in legal research and writing to serve as an
Assistant Professor of Public Law and Government with a primary
focus public employment law. Every unit of government is an
employer and must meet the legal obligations related to employment
that employers generally must meet. In addition, governments as
employers have constitutional and other constraints related to
their employment obligations that employers in the private sector
do not face. North Carolina public employers look to the School for
guidance on the law of employment generally and for help with
individualized situations particularly. The faculty member in this
tenure track position will provide research, training, and advising
to state and local government officials on topics of public
employment law, including constitutional protections including free
speech in the government workplace and statutory requirements,
including the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical
Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and workers
compensation, as well as the application of the State Human
Resources Act to local government employees. The faculty member
will teach alongside colleagues in a variety of School of
Government courses, many developed specifically for human resources
professionals and attorneys. Other teaching will be as part of
larger courses directed at other local government officials with
supervisory responsibilities. Successful faculty members in this
type of position become statewide experts and trusted advisors for
public officials across North Carolina. Every consultation with a
public official, every class taught, and every element of their
published scholarship contribute to the School’s 90-year legacy of
improving North Carolina through better governance. We will begin
reviewing applications starting September 20th, 2025. Preferred
Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience 2 years’ experience
practicing employment law preferred.
Keywords: UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill , Assistant Professor of Employment Law, Education / Teaching , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
