Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.

Greensboro (NC)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina

Community Service Leave

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor in Psychology at North Carolina A&T State University. This role primarily involves teaching undergraduate courses in General Psychology, supervising independent research, and engaging in curriculum development and academic advising.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Psychology and demonstrate teaching excellence, service, and student mentorship. This is a permanent full-time position, with on-site presence required.

Qualifications

A PhD in Psychology or closely related field such as neuroscience.
Experience in teaching undergraduate courses.
Ability to supervise independent research projects.

Responsibilities

Provide undergraduate teaching in assigned psychology courses.
Contribute to curriculum development.
Engage in service to the Psychology Department.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Student advising and mentoring

Education

PhD in Psychology or closely related field

Job description

Overview

The Department of Psychology, within the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences at North Carolina A&T State University, is seeking a teaching assistant professor whose primary role is teaching, service, and academic advising. The position will require teaching undergraduate courses in General Psychology for Majors, Freshman Seminar, Senior Seminar, Black Psychology, Psychological Statistics, and Research Methods, and other courses as needed. The primary purpose of this role is to provide student-centered teaching and service at the undergraduate level. Faculty in this role will provide student advising, student mentoring and recruitment, curriculum development, and engage in program assessment and accreditation-related procedures. The ideal candidate will be expected to: (i) incorporate modern pedagogical skills in teaching psychology courses; (ii) supervise and support psychology students’ independent research projects; and (iii) provide service to the Psychology Department, the college and university as well as to appropriate community and professional organizations. This is a 9-month, non-tenure-track position.

Position Information

Working Title: Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor

Position Number: 002538

Appointment Type: Permanent - Full-time

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 40 hours/week, 9 months

Tenure Track: No

On-site/Remote: 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)

Minimum Requirements

A PhD in Psychology or closely related field such as neuroscience.

Organizational Context

The John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences (HCHHS) comprises six departments and the School of Nursing. The HCHHS offers undergraduate degree programs including Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Services Management, Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology, and graduate programs including the Masters in Physician Assistant Studies (PA program), Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Science in Health Psychology, and Ph.D. in Social Work. The department supports undergraduate and graduate education and is engaged in multidisciplinary research and community engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide undergraduate teaching in assigned psychology courses and engage in student advising and mentoring.
Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment/ accreditation procedures.
Supervise and support psychology students’ independent research projects.
Engage in service to the Psychology Department, the college and university, and to community and professional organizations.
Incorporate modern pedagogical skills in teaching psychology courses.

Preferred Qualifications

(If applicable in the original posting, retain any explicit preferences. Not stated in the sanitized text beyond the responsibilities above.)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: EPA2451

Open Date: 05/14/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Date Position Available: August 2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. The university is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one 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.

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