Research Assistant Professor

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

Position Overview

This is a 12-month non-tenure track research faculty appointment in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.

Key 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Gerontology or a 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).

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses related to gerontology and family and consumer sciences core courses.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Experience advising and mentoring students.
• Strong technology skills.

Position Information

• Working Title: Research Assistant Professor
• Position Number: 008077
• Recruitment Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience.
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Appointment Type: Time Limited – Full-time
• Tenure Track: No
• FTE: 40 hours/week, 12 months
• Appointment Length: 09/30/2029
• Division: Family & Consumer Sciences
• Location: College of Ag & Environ Sciences

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

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 Affimative 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.