Teaching Assistant Professor - Psychology

About the role

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).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Making strong contributions to teaching excellence, student advising and mentoring, curriculum development, and program assessment.
• Engagement in service activities that support departmental, college, and university missions.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related Psychology sub-discipline at the time of appointment.
• A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.
• A strong commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusiveness and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience advising and mentoring students, including support for applied or independent student projects as appropriate.

Skills

• Use of evidence-based and contemporary pedagogical practices.

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

Pay

Commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

9-month, non-tenure track appointment.

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. 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.