Professor and Henry E. Frye Endowed Professorship

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Greensboro (NC)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Henry E. Frye Endowed Professorship in the Department of History and Political Science at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University seeks a nationally recognized scholar-practitioner to lead in teaching, research, and engagement.

This 9-month, tenure-track position offers renewal potential and will shape curricula, fundraising, and service. Ranked at Associate or Full Professor, the incumbent will teach core Political Science courses and mentor students while advancing the

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field with significant teaching, research, and administrative experience in higher education.
Candidates must have a distinguished record reflecting learning, discovery, and engagement.
Experience in government, corporate/community interactions, extramural fundraising, and related administrative capability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach core Political Science courses, including Electoral Politics, The Constitution, Civil Liberties, and Statistics.
Mentor students and junior faculty and advance experiential and service-learning opportunities.
Contribute to program assessment, fundraising, grant development, and service at department, college, and university levels.
Help shape innovative curricula and elevate the department's scholarly and public impact.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Research experience

Service activities

Education

Ph.D. in Political Science or related field

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University invites applications for a nationally recognized and experienced thought and/or practice leader to serve as the Henry E. Frye Endowed Professor in the Department of History and Political Science. This faculty member will contribute to the department’s teaching mission by offering Political Science courses while advancing the public, scholarly, and civic profile of the University through research, engagement, and leadership in the field. The appointment is a 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, initially awarded as a one-year contract with the possibility of renewal as a three-year appointment. The Henry E. Frye Endowed Professor reports to the Chair of the Department of History and Political Science and is expected to play a visible and impactful role in shaping conversations around politics, policy, and democratic practice at the local, state, and national levels.

The primary purpose of the Henry E. Frye Endowed Professorship is to recruit an accomplished and nationally recognized scholar-practitioner whose distinguished record of professional practice, scholarly research and/or creative activity, excellence in teaching, and service reflects the highest standards of the academy. The successful candidate will teach core Political Science courses, including Electoral Politics, The Constitution, Civil Liberties, and Statistics, while serving as a dynamic mentor to students and junior faculty and advancing experiential and service-learning opportunities. This position plays a critical role in advancing the strategic priorities of the Department of History and Political Science through contributions to program assessment, fundraising, grant development, and service at the department, college, and university levels. As the department expands its academic offerings and civic reach, the Henry E. Frye Endowed Professor will help shape innovative curricula, strengthen student success, and elevate the department’s scholarly and public impact within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of History and Political Science is housed within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. It offers a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Science in History. The Department has over 110 majors.

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences houses the Departments of Criminal Justice, English, History and Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts. CAHSS is an academic unit that reports to the Office of the Provost/Division of Academic Affairs and enrolls more than 2,000 students and has more than 160 full-time faculty members.

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.

Minimum Requirements

A Ph.D. in a field related to Political Science, or a terminal degree, with significant teaching/research/administrative experience, preferably in a higher-education environment. Candidates must have a distinguished record of scholarly and/or professional work and accomplishments that reflect the integration of learning, discovery, and engagement.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

A minimum of 2- years of demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, field experience and service activities, consistent with eligibility for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

Prior academic experience in a higher education setting, with experience in government, corporate/community interactions, extramural fundraising, and related administrative capability is preferred.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and statepolicies.

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: Professor and Henry E. Frye Endowed Professorship

Position Number: 000911

Recruitment Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track: Yes

FTE: 40 hours/week, 9 months

Organizational Division: History & Political Science

Organizational Location: College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Organizational Unit: History & Political Science

Posting Number: EPA3180

Open Date: 09/18/2026

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 2027

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, 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

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 North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

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https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/41370

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