Assistant Professor - Political Science

North Carolina A&T State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, NC seeks an Assistant Professor - Political Science for a full-time, tenure-track appointment. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, maintain an active research agenda with peer-reviewed work, advise and mentor students, and participate in service at departmental, college, and university levels.

Candidates should possess a earned doctorate in Political Science or closely related field and demonstrate commitment to student

Qualifications

• One to three years of college-level teaching experience.
• Evidence of potential for success in teaching, scholarly research, and service.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success, mentoring, and inclusive excellence.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
• Experience with instructional technologies and learning management systems (Canvas).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality undergraduate instruction.
• Maintain an active research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications and scholarly presentations.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Contribute to departmental, college, university initiatives in support of student success and academic excellence.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Political Science

Tools

Canvas

Job description

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.

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 EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The Assistant Professor of Political Science is a full-time, tenure-track faculty member responsible for advancing the Department’s mission through excellence in teaching, scholarly research, student mentorship, and service. The successful candidate will provide high-quality undergraduate instruction, maintain an active research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications and scholarly presentations, advise and mentor students, and contribute to departmental, college, university, professional, and community initiatives in support of student success and academic excellence.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of History and Political Science is committed to fostering students’ aspirations, cultivating intellectual curiosity, and preparing graduates for meaningful careers and engaged citizenship. Through a dynamic curriculum, students develop strong written and oral communication skills, ethical reasoning, critical thinking abilities, intercultural and global awareness, and expertise in scholarly research. Department programs encourage reflective inquiry, an appreciation of historical and political processes, and a deeper understanding of the forces that shape society.

The Department is one of six academic units within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences ( CAHSS ), which also includes the Departments of Criminal Justice, English, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts. CAHSS serves more than 1,950 students and employs over 160 faculty members dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service.

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 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.

Candidates should possess an earned doctorate in Political Science or a closely related field.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• One to three years of college‑level teaching experience or demonstrated teaching effectiveness.
• Evidence of potential for success in teaching, scholarly research, and service.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success, mentoring, and inclusive excellence.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
• Experience with instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).

Required License or Certification

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

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 Professor - Political Science

Position Number

Position Number 000845

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 History & Political Science

Organizational Location

Organizational Location College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit History & Political Science

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA3196

Open Date

Open Date 09/14/2026

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 August 2027