Research Assistant Professor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

12 paid holidays

Health benefits

TSERS retirement

EAP

Discounts – recreation and bookstore

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a 12-month non-tenure track Research Assistant Professor to lead an interdisciplinary research program, apply for grants, and publish findings.

The role includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in family and consumer sciences with a gerontology emphasis, contributing to curriculum development and program assessment. The successful candidate will engage in accreditation activities, serve on department, college, and university committees,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Gerontology or related discipline from an accredited university.
• Specialization in social gerontology or life course perspectives.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications and grant writing.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a research program through interdisciplinary collaborations yielding grants and publications.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in family and consumer sciences, focusing on gerontology.
• Participate in curriculum development, accreditation procedures, program assessment, and committee work.

Skills

Grant writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching

Curriculum development

Committee work

Education

Ph.D. in Gerontology

Job description

Position Title

Research Assistant Professor

Employment Details

Time Limited Full-time (40 hours/week), 12 months, Exempt (FLSA)

Salary range: Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Overview

This is a 12 month non-tenure track research faculty appointment. Primary responsibilities will include establishing and maintaining a research program through interdisciplinary collaborations leading to grant writing and publications; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in family and consumer sciences, in the gerontology area in particular; participating in curriculum development; engaging in accreditation procedures, program coordination, and program assessment; serving on department, college and university committees and participating in other research and academic functions.

University and Department Context

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is one of four academic departments within the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and is accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). The department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in three program areas with six distinct specialty emphases: child development and family relations; child development, early education and family studies (B-K licensure); consumer sciences; fashion merchandising and design; food and nutritional sciences (food science); and food and nutritional sciences (nutrition and pre-medicine in nutrition). Additionally, the department offers a Master of Science degree in food and nutritional sciences, an online Master of Arts in Teaching in family and consumer sciences education, a Master of Arts in Teaching in child development, early education, and family studies (birth-kindergarten licensure), an online Advanced Certificate in family and consumer sciences, an online certificate in family financial planning, a graduate certificate in human lactation pathway 2, and a graduate certificate in food quality, safety, and protection. Faculty are actively engaged in research that contributes to the body of knowledge in the areas of nutrition, food science, gerontology, apparel, textiles, child development, and family issues. Further, a Ph.D. program in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences with a Food Science, Human Nutrition and Health is offered through the College.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must possess an earned Ph.D. in Gerontology or a related discipline from an accredited university, a specialization in social gerontology or sociological perspectives on the life course, and a record of research excellence as demonstrated by peer reviewed publications and a strong record of grant writing and extramural funding or significant scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications

The candidate should demonstrate the 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.

Benefits

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission or employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabled condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.