Description

The Department of Geography and Environment at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks to fill a full-time teaching assistant professor fixed-term position in Human Geography. The position includes an initial appointment for 3 years with the possibility of reappointment. We seek faculty who can teach courses in Human Geography, which might include courses in World Regional Geography, Geographies of Globalization, Development and Inequality, and advanced courses in accordance with the instructor’s areas of expertise. 

• The successful applicant will teach a total of 3 courses each semester (9 credit hours) to primarily undergraduate students for a total of 6 courses per academic year. 
• All courses will be live, in-person instruction and include a mix of introductory and advanced classes.  Advanced courses may be in a range of thematic areas that match the instructor’s areas of expertise.   
• Existing course syllabi and class plans will be available for some courses.  
• Teaching assistants will be available to support instructors in large-format courses.
• The instructor will have the opportunity to engage in department and university life by attending department events, workshops, and colloquia, and taking advantage of teaching and training resources available across campus.
• The instructor will serve on various department committees.  

Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, personal statement including philosophy and plans for teaching and service and contact information (only) for three confidential reference letters. 

Applications for the Teaching Assistant Professor of Human Geography should be submitted via the web link here:   https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307992

 Applications are due Jan. 9, 2026.   Short-listed candidates will be contacted and asked to provide three letters of reference and a sample syllabus later in January and invited for short Zoom interviews, with finalists invited for on-campus interviews in February/March 2026.  Questions can be directed to the search committee chair, Prof. Scott Kirsch (kirsch@email.unc.edu). 

Requirements

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Geography or a related field at the time of appointment and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. Experience teaching at the undergraduate level and advanced knowledge in the respective field and evidence of prior classroom teaching effectiveness are required.  Preference will be given to candidates who have relevant course development experience in human geography and who have demonstrated expertise in the target course areas.