Federico Gil Visiting Research Professor

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department of Political Science resides within the College of Arts and Sciences. The Department of Political Science is the fourth largest undergraduate major in the College with more than 800 majors, a graduate program of approximately 80 students in residence and 44 tenure/tenure-track and fixed-term faculty. The Department of Political Science at UNC is committed to a vision of the University where all members of the community feel welcome, valued, and can thrive.

The ideal candidate will share in this commitment. Accordingly, applicants should describe in their cover letters the specific ways in which their scholarship, mentoring, and service goals can support this vision. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer and educator that welcomes all to apply. We particularly encourage applications from women, BIPOC, veterans, LGBTIQA+, individuals with disabilities, and other groups of people from historically and currently marginalized backgrounds.

Position Summary

The Frederico Gil Visiting Distinguished Research Professor responsibilities will include working on their own research and contributing to departmental activities related to their research and teaching on Latin America (but not teaching a course).

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Ph.D. in Political Science and a minimum of 5 years of research and teaching experience. Visiting research professor who studies Latin American politics. Strong preference will be given to candidates who are based in Latin America or Spain or have had extensive prior experience in Latin America. Responsibilities of the successful candidate during the semester in residence will include working on their own research and contributing to departmental activities related to their research and teaching on Latin America (but not teaching a course).

The quality of currently completed research and of the proposed research project will be important selection criteria.

Preferred Qualifications , Competencies, and Experience

NA

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

To apply for the position, follow this link:  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. Departmental contact person is Shannon Eubanks (seubanks.edu); the department address is Department of Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB# 3265, Chapel Hill, NC  and the web address is http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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