Deadline
Nov 12, 2026
Closing in 3 days
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United States
Employment
Temporary
Full or part time
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Posted
Nov 09, 2026
About the role
Professor of the Practice
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Posting Information
Posting Information| Department | Global Studies - 313500 |
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| Application Deadline | 11/12/2026 |
| Position Type | Visiting / Part-time Faculty |
| Working Title | Professor of the Practice |
| Appointment Type | Professor of the Practice |
| Position Number | 20079320 |
| Vacancy ID | F003731 |
| Full-time/Part-time | Part-Time Temporary |
| Hours per week | 6.68 |
| FTE | 0.167 |
| Position Location | North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range | |
| Proposed Start Date | 01/01/2027 |
| Estimated duration of appointment | 1 year |
| Be a Tar Heel! | A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events. |
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| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit |
UNC Global Affairs hosts the Duke-UNC Rotary Peace Center, one of eight Rotary Peace Centers worldwide, all supported by Rotary International. Rotary Peace Fellows at UNC-Chapel Hill are enrolled in and across a range of academic programs and professional schools at UNC-Chapel Hill, while at Duke they are enrolled in the Master of International Development Policy (MIDP) graduate degree. The Rotary Peace Program targets globally diverse and qualified early to mid-career professionals from the international organizations, the public sector, civil society and those interested in changing careers. The program strives to enhance the knowledge and skills of early to mid-career professionals primarily from low-income and middle-income countries. The Rotary Peace Program also educates those from high-income countries who plan to dedicate their lives to conflict prevention and sustainable international development that focuses on peace and prosperity for all. All Rotary Peace Fellows at Duke and UNC are international students. Students have at least 3 to 5 years of professional, peacebuilding and/or development-related experience. The average number of years of work experience is 7. Started in 2002, the Rotary Peace Program has trained more than 2,000 leaders in peacebuilding and development, of whom over 200 have graduated from UNC or Duke. The UNC Global Studies M.A. program is a two-year interdisciplinary ‘applied research’ degree that combines scholarly rigor and practical skills. Students enrolled in the program will focus on analysis of trans-regional and trans-national themes, events, and processes that affect states and societies around the world. Students in the Global Studies M.A. program select one of the following thematic concentrations: *Global Politics, Institutions, and Societies * Global Economics and Development * Global Migration The program’s courses focus on issues with contemporary global significance and policy relevance. Global Studies is an emerging discipline, and UNC-Chapel Hill is at the forefront of defining the field and evolving methodological approaches. The educational objectives of the program are to: 1. Highlight issues of current and emerging global significance 2. Prepare current and future leaders with knowledge and conceptual skills needed for careers in international work 3. Provide an education that trains individuals to understand and respond to the nature of global change. |
| Position Summary | The UNC Global Studies Curriculum is seeking applicants for a Temporary, Part-Time Professor of Practice with the Duke-UNC Rotary Peace Program to teach a course entitled Theory and Practice of Conflict Transformation. This non-regular-rank, non-tenure-track position, renewable annually, is intended to bring qualified practitioners to the university classroom to provide students with knowledge about practical applications of peacebuilding and conflict transformation theory and to build students’ skills in applying knowledge to real-world circumstances. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | Candidates must have a post-baccalaureate degree or experience/expertise commensurate with an advanced degree. Specifically, candidates should have demonstrated academic and/or practical experience in topics related to peacebuilding and/or development (civic engagement, social justice, negotiation, for example) and be able to teach graduate courses related to conflict transformation. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Preferred candidates will have university teaching experience, a strong commitment to working with students in the classroom and on projects, and high personal motivation and responsibility toward maintaining the integrity of the learning environment and process. |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
| Campus Security Authority Responsibilities | Not Applicable. |
| Special Instructions | |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/328263 |
| Department Contact Name and Title | Jonathan Abels |
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| Department Contact Telephone or Email | [email protected] |
| Academic Personnel Office Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Academic Personnel Office at [email protected]. Please note: The Academic Personnel Office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact. |
| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement | The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. |
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