Assistant Professor - Family and Consumer Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a passionate Assistant Professor in Family and Consumer Sciences. This role involves teaching diverse courses in fashion merchandising and design, conducting impactful research, and guiding students through their academic journeys. The university prides itself on innovation and excellence, providing a rich environment for professional development. Join a vibrant community committed to shaping the future of fashion education while contributing to a legacy of academic achievement and community engagement.

Benefits

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

Community Service Leave

Health Benefits

Vision and Dental Insurance

12 Paid Holidays

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Campus Recreation Center Discount

University Bookstore Discount

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Fashion Merchandising or closely related field required.
• Ability to teach courses in textiles, merchandising, and design.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in fashion merchandising and design.
• Conduct research and engage in scholarly activities.
• Advise and mentor students.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Student Advising

Curriculum Development

Fashion Merchandising

Apparel Design

Education

Ph.D. in Fashion Merchandising and Design

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type	EHRA

Position Overview

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences seeks to hire a 9-month tenure track individual at the rank of assistant professor. The primary responsibilities for this position include teaching graduate and undergraduate level courses in fashion merchandising and design, 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.

Ph.D. in Fashion Merchandising and Design, or Apparel Merchandising and Design or other closely related fieldfrom an accredited university; demonstrated ability to teach a combination of courses including courses related to consumer textiles, merchandising, visual merchandising, promotion, historic costume, consumer behavior, apparel design and product development

Primary Purpose of Position
Primary Function of Organizational Unit	North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) has a rich history of innovation and application of cutting-edge technology. From our pioneering Laboratory Animal Science and Landscape Architecture programs to our award-winning Cooperative Extension and Agricultural Research programs, our faculty and staff serve today's needs while keeping an eye on the future. With programs and expertise in such areas as biotechnology, agricultural and biosystems engineering, natural resources management, waste management, and food microbiology, the A&T College of Agriculture grows concurrently with the demand for qualified graduates. Our four academic departments are the Department of Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education; the Department of Animal Sciences; the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences; and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design. Within these departments, students will find a myriad of opportunities for classroom learning, research and field work. Through our Agricultural Research Program and our Cooperative Extension Program, we are able to research issues of importance to North Carolina and also provide research-based outreach training to citizens across the state and around the world 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 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.
Minimum Requirements
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
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	Assistant Professor - Family and Consumer Sciences
Position Number	001381
Recruitment Salary Range	commensurate with education and experience
FLSA	Exempt
Appointment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track	Yes
FTE	40 hours/week, 9 months
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division	Family & Consumer Sciences
Organizational Location	College of Ag & Environ Sciences
Organizational Unit	Family & Consumer Sciences

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	EPA2387
Open Date	10/14/2024
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 2025
Special Instructions to Applicant	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; 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.
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