Clinical Professor of Public Administration
Posting Number: F000303; Open Date: 09/24/2026; Close Date: Open Until Filled; Position Available: 01/01/2027.
About the role
Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight! Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight. Visit NCCU.edu.
The Department of Public Administration at North Carolina Central University is dedicated to preparing leaders for effective service in public and nonprofit sectors. Through rigorous instruction, innovative research, and community engagement, we equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address complex public management challenges, and foster a commitment to public service and community development.
The Department of Public Administration at North Carolina Central University seeks a dynamic scholar-practitioner at the Clinical Professor level in this non-tenure-track faculty position. This faculty member will be a member of the core faculty of a NASPAA-accredited MPA Program. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advancing our mission and preparing leaders for public service. We are particularly seeking individuals with expertise and a desire to contribute to our core course curriculum and elective course offerings. The primary responsibilities of this position encompass a range of academic activities essential to our department’s success. The candidate will teach core and elective courses in both face-to-face, hybrid and online formats, engage in scholarly and professional activity appropriate to the position, and provide mentorship and advising to our students. Additionally, this role will contribute to accreditation efforts, curriculum development, program assessment, and participate in community service initiatives, aligned with the core values of our department. The role also includes supervising internships, theses, and certifications, further enriching our students’ educational experience. This position is vital in upholding NCCU’s legacy as a premier Historically Black College and University (HBCU