Assistant Professor - Nursing

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Retirement (TSERS)

Health benefits

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing within the School of Nursing. The appointment is a 9-month tenure-track position focused on teaching community health and non-clinical nursing courses, advising students, and pursuing an active research agenda with publication and funding goals.

The role includes service to the School, College, University, and professional communities, with a strong emphasis on advancing health equity and engaging with

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in nursing required.
• Teaching experience in baccalaureate and/or graduate nursing programs required.
• Evidence of funded research and publications expected for the rank.

Responsibilities

• Teach community health and other non-clinical nursing courses.
• Advise and coach students throughout the program.
• Engage in a program of scholarship, including publishing in peer-reviewed journals and securing research funding.
• Provide service to the School of Nursing, College of Health and Human Sciences, University, and professional communities.

Education

Doctoral degree in nursing

Teaching experience in baccalaureate and/or graduate nursing programs

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Position Overview

The School of Nursing, within the Hairston College of Health andHuman Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical StateUniversity, is seeking an assistant/associate professor whoseteaching and scholarly research agenda is within nursing. Teachingwill focus on community health and other non-clinical courses innursing, advise/coach students, engage in a program of scholarship(including publishing in peer-reviewed journals and securingresearch funding), and provide service to the School of Nursing,College of Health and Human Sciences, University, and practice andprofessional communities.

This is a 9-month tenure-track position.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institutionand has been the largest historically Black university in thecountry for the past decade. With an enrollment of 15,275 studentsin Fall 2026, the university offers 59 undergraduate degreeprograms, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It isAmerica’s top producer of Black graduates in bachelor’s programs inEngineering and Agricultural Science, and a top-five producer innumerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts andCommunications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degreesawarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and RelatedFields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and the no. 11best business school for women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEMeducation and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-HighResearch Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised toachieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holdsCarnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and theAssociation of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU )Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation, with an annualeconomic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role asa higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s PiedmontTriad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nationfor the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBCfinancial network.

The John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and HumanSciences ( HCHHS ) comprises six departments and the School ofNursing. The HCHHS offers the following undergraduate degreeprograms: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health ServicesManagement, Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, andSociology. At the graduate level, HCHHS offers four graduate degreeprograms, including the Master in Physician Assistant Studies (PAprogram), Master of Social Work ( MSW ), Master of Science inHealth Psychology, and Ph.D. in Social Work. Three additionaldoctoral programs are being developed: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP ), PhD in Applied Psychology, and PhD in Sociology. The HCHHSis also home to the Center of Excellence in Integrative HealthDisparities and Equity Research ( CIHDER ), a hub formultidisciplinary research and community engagement efforts toalleviate health inequities. The HCHHS capitalizes on thesynergistic relationships between these departments to developadvanced academic programming, enhance the mentoring of trainees,and conduct collaborative multidisciplinary research and scholasticactivity.

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

Minimum Requirements

• (1)A doctoral degree is required. If the doctoral degree is in afield related to but other than nursing, the applicant must have agraduate degree in nursing.
• (2)Prior teaching experience in baccalaureate and/or graduatenursing programs or credentials to meet the North Carolina Board ofNursing educational requirement is required.
• (3)Record of funded research and publications expected of rank asan Assistant Professor.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,Education

Ph.D. in nursing is preferred

Required License or Certification

An unrestricted license to practice in North Carolina at the timeof appointment is required.

Position Information

Working Title: Assistant Professor - Nursing

Position Number

001304

Recruitment Salary Range

commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

Exempt

Appointment Type

Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track

Optional

FTE

40 hours/week, 9 months

Organizational Division

School of Nursing

Organizational Location

College of Health and Human Sciences

Organizational Unit

School of Nursing

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

EPA3279

Open Date

11/02/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positionsremaining posted after this date are continuing to acceptapplications, but may close at any time. Applications received bythis date will receive full consideration, applications receivedafter this date may receive consideration depending upon the statusof the search

Date Position Available

Fall 2027

Special Instructions to Applicant

You must complete and submit an electronic application foremployment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieuof completing an electronic application. Applicants seekingVeteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate ofRelease or Discharge from Active Duty with your application duringthe process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates aresubject to criminal and sex offender background checks. NorthCarolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federallaw requires all employers to verify the identity and employmenteligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity andAffirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employmentwill be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&TState University on the basis of race, religion, color, nationalorigin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, politicalaffiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexualidentity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employeesinclude 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, LifeInsurance 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

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/42058

Supplemental Questions

1. * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position forwhich you are applying.
   • NCA&T Website
   • UNC System Job Board
   • Indeed.com
   • NCA&T Employee
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
   • Other_____________
2. If you indicated you learned of this employment opportunityfrom an “Other” source please advise where you learned of theposition:(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
5. Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
6. Other Degree - Copy of transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Reference 1
2. Letter of Reference 2
3. Letter of Reference 3
4. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty(DD-214)
5. Other Document
6. Ph.D. - Copy of transcripts

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