Teaching Assistant Professor - Psychology

North Carolina A&T State University

Greensboro, Northern (NC, KY)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

16 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Accrued vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays

State health benefits

Retirement system (TSERS)

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University’s Department of Psychology seeks a Teaching Assistant Professor to provide high-quality undergraduate instruction, with potential graduate teaching in Health Psychology and Applied Psychology. The appointment is 9 months, non-tenure track, time-limited; duties include teaching, advising, curriculum development, and service.

Remote/hybrid work arrangements may be considered. Candidates must have a Ph.D.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related sub-discipline at the time of appointment.
Strong commitment to effective and inclusive teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Experience advising and mentoring students, including support for projects.
Engagement in service activities supporting department, college and university missions.
Research productivity is not a primary expectation for this position.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, student-centered instruction in undergraduate psychology courses.
Possible teaching of selected graduate level courses in MS Health Psychology and PhD in Applied Psychology.
Advise and mentor students; contribute to curriculum development and program assessment.
Engage in service activities at the department, college and university levels.

Skills

Excellence in teaching

Inclusive teaching

Diversity commitment

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology

Job description

Teaching Assistant Professor - Psychology

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. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. 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 Affirmative 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.

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, 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

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, 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.

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The Department of Psychology, within the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is seeking a non-tenure track Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor with a Ph.D. in Psychology (Open Specialty). The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for high quality, student-centered instruction in undergraduate psychology courses. Depending on departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise, the faculty member may also teach selected graduate level courses in the MS in Health Psychology and the PhD in Applied Psychology. Faculty in this role are expected to make strong contributions to teaching excellence, student advising and mentoring, curriculum development, and program assessment, and to participate in service activities at the department, college, and university levels. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: (i) a strong commitment to effective and inclusive teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels; (ii) use of evidence based and contemporary pedagogical practices; (iii) experience advising and mentoring students, including support for applied or independent student projects as appropriate; and (iv) engagement in service activities that support departmental, college, and university missions. While scholarly or professional activity is valued, research productivity and external funding are not primary expectations for this position. This is a 9-month, non-tenure track appointment.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina A & T State University is a public land grant high research institution that is committed to teaching and learning, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and public service. As the largest HBCU in the nation, our enrollment is over 15,000 students, and our workforce includes over 2,000 employees. North Carolina A&T State University offers over 90-degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels through eight academic colleges. The University is one of the sixteen constituent units of the University of North Carolina ( UNC ) and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools ( SACS ). The strategic vision, preeminence 2030, focuses the University on interdisciplinary scholarly activities in a learner-centered environment.

The John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences ( HCHHS )

The HCHHS offers the following undergraduate degree programs; Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Services Management, Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. At the graduate level, HCHHS offers four graduate degree programs including the Masters in Physician Assistant Studies ( MSPA ), Master of Social Work ( MSW ), Master of Science in Health Psychology and PhD in Social Work, PhD in Applied Psychology, and Doctor of Nursing Practice ( DNP ). The HCHHS is also home to the Center of Excellence in Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research ( CIHDER ), which serves as a multidisciplinary hub for research and community engagement aimed at advancing health for all. The HCHHS capitalizes on the synergistic relationships between these departments to develop advanced academic programming, enhance the mentoring of trainees, and conduct collaborative multidisciplinary research and scholastic activity.

The Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology is a supportive community of committed faculty and practitioners whose goals are to introduce students to the ideas and concepts relevant to this discipline, encourage interdisciplinary learning, prepare students for study in graduate school, prepare students for entry-level jobs requiring knowledge in psychology, and train students to conduct both basic and applied research. These goals are achieved through quality classroom instruction, departmental colloquia, departmental student organizations, internship opportunities through independent study, and individualized research projects. The Department of Psychology has 980 enrolled undergraduate students and 45 graduate students. The department is seeking candidates to join a growing program with a highly interactive and productive faculty.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related Psychology sub-discipline at the time of appointment.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

The preferred candidate will have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusiveness and collaboration in alignment with the University’s commitment to maintaining and enhancing a diverse environment.

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

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)

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Teaching Assistant Professor - Psychology

Position Number

Position Number 003768

Recruitment Salary Range

Recruitment Salary Range commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Time Limited - Full-time

Tenure Track No

FTE

FTE 40 hours/week, 9 months

If Time Limited, Appointment Length 06/30/2028

Organizational Division

Organizational Division Psychology Dept

Organizational Location

Organizational Location College of Health and Human Sciences

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit Psychology Dept

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA3088

Open Date

Open Date 05/20/2026

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

Date Position Available January 2027

Contact Division of Human Resources

Phone: (336) 334-7862

Fax: (336) 285-2799

Email: hr@ncat.edu

Application Information

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