Assistant/Associate - Communication Sciences and Disorders

N.C. A&T; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health benefits

Retirement system

Discount programs

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Communication Sciences and Disorders. The duties include teaching undergraduate courses, pursuing scholarly research, securing external funding, and providing service to the department and university.

Responsibilities also involve advising, curriculum development, and accreditation-related activities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in relevant field from an accredited school.
• Ph.D. in Communication Science field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality undergraduate instruction in CSD.
• Maintain an active agenda of scholarship and peer-reviewed research.
• Secure external funding and provide service to the department, college, and university.
• Teach in both face-to-face and online learning environments; mentor students.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Research

Grant writing

Student advising

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Ph.D. in relevant field

Job description

Assistant/Associate - Communication Sciences and Disorders

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 Affir… 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;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Position Information

Primary Purpose of Position

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position in Communication Sciences and Disorders ( CSD ) at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. The primary responsibilities for this position include delivering high-quality undergraduate instruction, maintaining an active agenda of scholarship and peer-reviewed research, securing external funding, and providing service to the department, college, university, and professional community. The successful candidate will teach in both face-to-face and online learning environments, mentor and advise students in preparation for graduate study or entry into the workforce, and contribute to programmatic assessment, curriculum enhancement, and student professional development within the CSD program.

Primary responsibilities for this position include teaching undergraduate level courses, conducting research, student advising, student mentoring and recruitment, curriculum development, conducting scholarly activities and all other activities required for tenure. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, engaging in accreditation procedures, program assessment and service to the department, College and University as needed.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, housed within the John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences, is dedicated to advancing communicative wellness, pre-professional speech-language and hearing education, and health equity through rigorous academic preparation, innovative research, and community engagement. The department provides undergraduate students with a strong foundational knowledge of normal and disordered human communication, focusing on the biological, physical, linguistic, and cultural bases of speech, language, hearing, and cognitive communication processes. Designed to prepare graduates for competitive admission into Master’s degree programs in Speech‑Language Pathology and Audiology—or for immediate entry into allied health and human service careers—the department fosters an inclusive, student-centered learning environment committed to academic excellence, faculty scholarship, and service to culturally and linguistically diverse populations.

The John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences ( HCHHS ) comprises six departments and the School of Nursing. The HCHHS offers the following undergraduate degree programs: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Services Management, Kinesiology, Nursing, Population Health Management and Policy, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. At the graduate level, HCHHS offers four graduate degree programs, including the Masters in Physician Assistant Studies (PA program), Master of Social Work ( MSW ), Master of Science in Health Psychology and Ph.D. in Social Work, PhD in Applied Psychology, and Doctor of Nursing Practice ( DNP ). The HCHHS also hosts the Center of Excellence for Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research ( CIHDER ), a hub for multidisciplinary research and community engagement to reduce health inequities. HCHHS leverages the synergistic relationships among these departments to develop advanced academic programming, strengthen trainee mentoring, and conduct collaborative multidisciplinary research and scholarly activity.

N.C. A&T is a public, land‑grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and the no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU ) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation, with an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network.

Ph.D. in relevant field from an accredited school.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Ph.D. in Communication Science field.

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Assistant/Associate - Communication Sciences and Disorders

Position Number

Position Number 000900

Recruitment Salary Range

Recruitment Salary Range commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track Optional

Tenure Track Optional

FTE

FTE 40 hours/week, 9 months

Organizational Division

Organizational Division Communication Sciences and Disorders

Organizational Location

Organizational Location College of Health and Human Sciences

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit Communication Sciences and Disorders

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA3277

Open Date

Open Date 11/02/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available August 2027