Gerontology Research Professor (12-Month, Non-Tenure)

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro invites applications for a 12-month non-tenure track Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. The appointment emphasizes building an interdisciplinary research program, securing grants, and disseminating findings through publications.

The incumbent will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in family and consumer sciences with emphasis on gerontology, participate in curriculum development, and contribute

Qualifications

• PhD in Gerontology or related discipline from an accredited university.
• Specialization in social gerontology or sociological perspectives on the life course.
• A record of research excellence demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, a strong record of grant writing, and significant scholarship (extramural funding).

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a research program through interdisciplinary collaborations leading to grant writing and publications.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in family and consumer sciences, especially gerontology.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Engage in accreditation procedures, program coordination, and program assessment.
• Serve on department, college, and university committees and participate in other research and academic functions.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Grant writing

Oral communication

Written communication

Mentoring students

Education

PhD in Gerontology or related discipline

Job description

North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro invites applications for a 12-month non-tenure track Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. The appointment emphasizes building an interdisciplinary research program, securing grants, and disseminating findings through publications.

The incumbent will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in family and consumer sciences with emphasis on gerontology, participate in curriculum development, and contribute