The University of North Carolina
Knight Professorship of Public Policy
The University of North Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Position Summary
The College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (CHESS) invites applications for the Knight Distinguished Professorship of Public Policy, a full‑time, tenured faculty position to begin August 10, 2026.
Application Process Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.charlotte.edu (position #006936) and submit the following materials:
A letter of interest discussing the applicant’s professional qualifications and how the applicant would contribute to the program, college, and university’s research, teaching, and service mission;
A curriculum vitae;
Names of three references (confidential letters of reference will be requested later for selected candidates).
Complete applications should be submitted by January 31, 2026. Questions about the position should be directed to Greg Weeks, the Search Committee Chair (gbweeks@charlotte.edu).
Equity and Background Check The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applications, students, or employees based on any protected status. The candidate chosen for the position will be subject to Criminal Background Check and will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest‑earned degree upon hire.
Hiring Note Hiring is subject to budget availability.
Position Information Position Number: 006935
Working Title: Knight Professorship of Public Policy
Classification Title: 9-Mo Tenure‑Track / Tenured Faculty
College: College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (CHESS)
Employment Type: Permanent – Full‑time
Months per year: 9
Vacancy Open to: All Candidates
Primary Purpose and Context As the largest and most academically diverse college at UNC Charlotte, CHESS houses 15 departments, 13 interdisciplinary programs, and 7 applied centers.
Specific to this appointment, the Knight Professor will serve as a catalyst for studying critical regional needs in urban areas such as transportation, growth management, economic development, health, education, economic mobility, sustainability, and environmental issues, especially energy policy. The professor will have an appointment within a CHESS department and act as a faculty affiliate to the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute, a non‑partisan applied research and community outreach institute. The professor will also be a core member of the interdisciplinary Public Policy Ph.D. program, teaching and mentoring doctoral students.
Responsibilities
Teaching, advising, curriculum and instructional development, course design and presentation, student research guidance, and grading.
Scholarly research, creative, and other professional activities, including generating new knowledge, publishing, an ongoing research agenda, and seeking extramural support.
Service to university, public, and profession, such as administration and governance, public service, and professional engagement.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience
Ph.D. in a social science discipline, with preference for Political Science.
Tenured full professor.
Exceptional record of scholarly accomplishment with significant national and/or international stature.
Record of success in teaching, advising, and mentoring students of all backgrounds.
Interest in fostering engagement and dialogue among departments in the college and across the university.
Scholarly agenda with public‑facing dimension capable of engaging the Charlotte community and region.
Application Deadline Job Open Date: 12/11/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Date Review of Applications will Begin: 01/31/2026
Proposed Hire Date: 08/10/2026
Contact Information 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223
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Application Process Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.charlotte.edu (position #006936) and submit the following materials:
A letter of interest discussing the applicant’s professional qualifications and how the applicant would contribute to the program, college, and university’s research, teaching, and service mission;
A curriculum vitae;
Names of three references (confidential letters of reference will be requested later for selected candidates).
Complete applications should be submitted by January 31, 2026. Questions about the position should be directed to Greg Weeks, the Search Committee Chair (gbweeks@charlotte.edu).
Equity and Background Check The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applications, students, or employees based on any protected status. The candidate chosen for the position will be subject to Criminal Background Check and will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest‑earned degree upon hire.
Hiring Note Hiring is subject to budget availability.
Position Information Position Number: 006935
Working Title: Knight Professorship of Public Policy
Classification Title: 9-Mo Tenure‑Track / Tenured Faculty
College: College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (CHESS)
Employment Type: Permanent – Full‑time
Months per year: 9
Vacancy Open to: All Candidates
Primary Purpose and Context As the largest and most academically diverse college at UNC Charlotte, CHESS houses 15 departments, 13 interdisciplinary programs, and 7 applied centers.
Specific to this appointment, the Knight Professor will serve as a catalyst for studying critical regional needs in urban areas such as transportation, growth management, economic development, health, education, economic mobility, sustainability, and environmental issues, especially energy policy. The professor will have an appointment within a CHESS department and act as a faculty affiliate to the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute, a non‑partisan applied research and community outreach institute. The professor will also be a core member of the interdisciplinary Public Policy Ph.D. program, teaching and mentoring doctoral students.
Responsibilities
Teaching, advising, curriculum and instructional development, course design and presentation, student research guidance, and grading.
Scholarly research, creative, and other professional activities, including generating new knowledge, publishing, an ongoing research agenda, and seeking extramural support.
Service to university, public, and profession, such as administration and governance, public service, and professional engagement.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience
Ph.D. in a social science discipline, with preference for Political Science.
Tenured full professor.
Exceptional record of scholarly accomplishment with significant national and/or international stature.
Record of success in teaching, advising, and mentoring students of all backgrounds.
Interest in fostering engagement and dialogue among departments in the college and across the university.
Scholarly agenda with public‑facing dimension capable of engaging the Charlotte community and region.
Application Deadline Job Open Date: 12/11/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Date Review of Applications will Begin: 01/31/2026
Proposed Hire Date: 08/10/2026
Contact Information 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223
#J-18808-Ljbffr