Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology

North Carolina A&T State University; Greensboro, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health benefits (TSERS)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Holiday leave

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology to teach and mentor students, develop a strong research program, and engage in service at multiple levels. The position emphasizes health-related research and inclusive excellence within a 9-month, tenure-track framework.

The department invites candidates who can contribute to teaching undergraduate and graduate programs, advise students, and build collaborations across the college and university.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Neuropsychology required.
• Strong record of health-related scholarly publications.
• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate psychology courses.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide student-centered teaching of undergraduate courses and graduate-level courses.
• Advise and mentor students and participate in curriculum development.
• Establish and sustain externally funded research program.
• Engage in service at department, college, and university levels.

Skills

Scholarly research

Teaching

Inclusive teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in Neuropsychology

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology

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 Aff… 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.

The Department of Psychology, within the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is seeking an assistant or associate professor with a Ph.D. in Neuropsychology. Preference will be given to candidates with a research focus in 1) substance use disorders, 2) memory and cognition, 3) applied psychology, or 4) health psychology. The selected candidate will be expected to provide student-centered teaching and instruction of undergraduate courses in their discipline. They will also teach graduate level courses for the MS in Health Psychology and the PhD in Applied Psychology in courses aligned with their area of expertise.
Faculty in this role are expected to contribute to student advising, mentoring, curriculum development, and engage in program assessment. The ideal candidate will be expected to: (i) establish and sustain a strong, externally-funded research program aligned with their field of expertise; (ii) produce an excellent record of scholarly publications; (iii) incorporate modern pedagogical skills in undergraduate and graduate psychology courses; (iv) supervise and support psychology students in independent research projects; and (v) engage in service at the department, college and university as well as to appropriate community and professional organizations. This is a 9-month, tenure-track position.

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.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• The preferred candidate will have a demonstrated record of scholarly research with a health-related focus.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusiveness and collaboration in alignment with the University's commitment to maintaining and enhancing a diverse environment.

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology

Position Number

Position Number 001161

Recruitment Salary Range

Recruitment Salary Range commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track Yes

FTE

FTE 40 hours/week, 9 months

Organizational Division

Organizational Division Psychology Dept

Organizational Location

Organizational Location College of Health and Human Sciences

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit Psychology Dept

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA3085

Open Date

Open Date 05/20/2026

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

Date Position Available January 2026

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