Assistant Professor of Public Law & Government

at  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

POSITION SUMMARY

The UNC School of Government seeks an attorney with a commitment to public service, a desire to teach, and a passion for legal research and writing to serve as an Assistant Professor of Public Law and Government. This tenure track position will focus on working with elected and assistant clerks of superior courts who act as judicial officials in decedents’ estate administration, estate proceedings, trusts, and special proceedings involving real property and motor vehicles – the types of proceedings that are typically probate matters in other states. This Assistant Professor will become a statewide expert and resource for the clerks who preside over these matters through advising, teaching, and writing. This faculty member will deliver training to hundreds of clerks each year and will have the opportunity to develop relationships and regularly communicate with this important group of judicial officials. The position requires the creation of scholarship tailored for North Carolina’s clerks of superior court, including chapters in the Clerks of Superior Court Manual Series and posts on the On the Civil Side Blog, as well as in other outlets. This faculty member’s work will require collaboration with the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts and the Conference of Superior Court Clerks as well as with other faculty members in the School.
The person who fills this important position will make a substantial impact on the future of government in our state. Every consultation with a public official, every class taught, and every piece of scholarship published by the new faculty number will contribute to the School’s 90-year legacy of improving North Carolina through better governance.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

J.D., excellent writing skills, strong academic performance, and a demonstrated commitment to public service required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, AND EXPERIENCE

Four or more years of experience practicing law.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT

The UNC-Chapel Hill School of Government is the nation’s preeminent university-based hub for training, consulting, and impactful scholarship aimed at local and state government. Since 1931, the School’s mission has been to improve the lives of North Carolinians through practical scholarship that empowers citizens and public officials to understand and enhance state and local government.
Each year the School offers over 200 courses, webinars, and specialized conferences tailored to cater to the diverse needs of more than 12,000 public officials, helping them navigate the complexities of public service.
In addition to our renowned training programs, the School operates a nationally ranked Master of Public Administration program, available both on campus and online. We cultivate the next generation of public servants, equipping them with the knowledge and skills essential for impactful governance.
The School also supports a wide variety of entrepreneurial and innovative initiatives aimed at topics including public leadership, criminal justice, technology, environmental finance, and community development. These practical research and advisory centers raise the bar for what government can achieve across North Carolina.