NC State University is strategically positioned in Raleigh, North Carolina’s capital city, fostering strong connections with state government agencies and policymakers. The university benefits from its location in the thriving Raleigh-Durham metropolitan area, one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions powered by a robust technology sector and exceptional higher education institutions.
NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.
Consistently ranked among the top 50 public universities nationwide, NC State has established itself as a premier research institution. Within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the
School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) serves as a comprehensive hub for public service
education, encompassing the Departments of Political Science, Public Administration, the Public Safety Leadership Initiative, and the Leadership in the Public Sector degree completion program.
The Department of Political Science at NC State prides itself on high-quality research and teaching. We aim to promote faculty success through close mentoring for junior faculty, supportive departmental research colloquia, and regular support for collaborative research.
As a land grant institution, we welcome scholars who seek to engage in contemporary public debates.