Assistant/Associate Professor - Nursing

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s School of Nursing, within Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences, seeks an assistant/associate professor. The teaching and scholarly research agenda will focus on advancing nursing education and health equity within diverse communities.

This is a 9-month, tenure-track position grounded in evidence-based practice and clinical education across BSN, ABSN, and RN-to-BSN pathways.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and scholarly research in nursing focused on advancing education and health equity.

Job description

Primary Purpose Of Position

The School of Nursing, within the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is seeking an assistant/associate professor whose teaching and scholarly research agenda is focused on

This is a 9-month, tenure-track position.

Primary Function Of Organizational Unit

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 15,275 students in Fall 2026, 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 bachelor’s programs in Engineering and Agricultural Science, and 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.

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, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. At the graduate level, HCHHS offers four graduate degree programs, including the Master in Physician Assistant Studies (PA program), Master of Social Work ( MSW ), Master of Science in Health Psychology, and Ph.D. in Social Work. Three additional doctoral programs are being developed: Doctor of Nursing Practice ( DNP ), PhD in Applied Psychology, and PhD in Sociology. The HCHHS is also home to the Center of Excellence in Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research ( CIHDER ), a hub for multidisciplinary research and community engagement efforts to alleviate health inequities. The HCHHS capitalizes on the synergistic relationships between these departments to develop advanced academic programming, enhance the mentoring of trainees, and conduct collaborative multidisciplinary research and scholastic activity.

The School of Nursing is dedicated to equipping individuals for the nursing profession, ensuring they possess the essential skills and knowledge for quality, safe, patient-centered care. Our comprehensive program offerings include three tracks: (i) traditional Bachelor of Nursing ( BSN ), (ii) Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing ( ABSN ), and (iii) RN to BSN pathways, catering to a diverse range of educational needs. We are committed to advancing health equity and engaging with communities as part of our mission to enhance the well-being of individuals and communities. This mission is fueled by leadership, research, education, and service. Our faculty, who are expert clinicians and educators, utilize cutting-edge technology on the main campus and our Union Square campus to provide nursing education grounded in current theory, research, and evidence-based practice. We are proud to offer a new Doctor of Nursing Practice program, further expanding our educational horizons.

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Classification Information

Classification Type: EHRA

Position Overview

The School of Nursing, within the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is seeking an assistant/associate professor whose teaching and scholarly research agenda