Assistant or Associate Professor - Psychology

This position is being reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration.

The Department of Psychology at North Carolina A&T State University invites applications for the 9-month, tenure-track position of Assistant or Associate Professor in Psychology.

Primary duties include teaching a variety of courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in psychology, including general psychology for majors, freshmen seminar, senior seminar, and independent research, but especially those undergraduate courses in the candidates' specialty areas. Candidates are also expected to teach specialty courses in Health Psychology at the graduate level. Candidates are expected to establish a funded health-related research program. The successful candidate is expected to train both undergraduate and graduate students in research techniques and engage in student advisement. Candidates are expected to write proposals, publish in peer reviewed journals and work collaboratively with colleagues from psychology and /or related disciplines. Service to the department, the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences, and the university are also expected.

As an 1890 land grant and doctoral-research university, North Carolina A&T State University enjoys a long-standing national reputation in learning, discovery, and engagement. As the largest HBCU in the nation, our enrollment is more than 12,700 students and our workforce includes more than 2,000 employees. North Carolina A&T offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through eight academic colleges. North Carolina A&T State University offers over 90-degree programs at the bachelor, masters and doctoral levels. The University is one of the sixteen constituent units of the University of North Carolina (UNC) and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The strategic vision focuses the University on interdisciplinary scholarly activities in a learner-centered environment.

The John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences offers programs in Health Communications, Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. Through innovative programs, high impact, and student-centered pedagogy, faculty in the college foster an inter-professional learning environment for undergraduate and graduate students. Faculty also engage in scholarly and service activities at the department, school, college, university, and community levels, and within professional organizations. Social justice and promotion of health equity are integral components of the mission of the college. Consistent with this mission, the college welcomes applicants representing the full diversity of intellectual perspectives, research agendas, life experiences, social-demographic, and political-cultural-backgrounds. The Department of Psychology is a supportive community of committed faculty and practitioners whose goals are to introduce students to the ideas and concepts relevant to this discipline, encourage interdisciplinary learning, prepare students for study in graduate schools, prepare students for entry-level jobs requiring knowledge in psychology, and train students to conduct both basic and applied research. These goals are reached through quality classroom instruction, departmental colloquia, departmental student organizations, internship opportunities through independent study, and individualized research projects. The Department of Psychology has 740 enrolled undergraduate students and one cohort of graduate students. The department is seeking candidates to join a growing program with a highly interactive and productive faculty.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a Ph.D. in a closely related area, with a specialization preferably in health-related research.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;