Assistant/Associate Professor - Psychology

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Primary Purpose of Position

The Department of Psychology, within the Hairston College of Healthand Human Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and TechnicalState University, is seeking an Associate Professor with a Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience/Biological Psychology .Preference will be given to candidates with a research focus in 1) substance use disorders, 2) memory and cognition, 3)applied psychology, or 4) health psychology. . The primarypurpose of this role is to provide student centered teaching andclinical instruction of undergraduate and graduate level courses.Faculty in this role will provide student advising, studentmentoring and recruitment, curriculum development, engage inprogram assessment accreditation-related procedures. The idealcandidate will be expected to: (i) establish and sustain a strongexternally-funded research program in their field of expertise;(ii) produce an excellent record of scholarly publications; (iii)incorporate modern pedagogical skills in psychology courses toundergraduate and graduate courses; (iv)supervise and supportpsychology students in independent research projects; and (viprovide service to the Department of Psychology, the college anduniversity as well as to appropriate community and professionalorganizations.

This is a 9-month, tenure-track position.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Psychology is a supportive community of committedfaculty and practitioners whose goals are to introduce students tothe ideas and concepts relevant to this discipline, encourageinterdisciplinary learning, prepare students for study in graduateschools, prepare students for entry-level jobs requiring knowledgein psychology, and train students to conduct both basic and appliedresearch. These goals are reached through quality classroominstruction, departmental colloquia, departmental studentorganizations, internship opportunities through independent study,and individualized research projects. The Department of Psychologyhas 840 enrolled undergraduate students and 30 graduate students.The department is seeking candidates to join a growing program witha highly interactive and productive faculty.

The John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and HumanSciences ( HCHHS ) comprises six departments and the School ofNursing. The HCHHS offers the following undergraduate degreeprograms: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health ServicesManagement, Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, andSociology. At the graduate level, HCHHS offers four graduate degreeprograms, including the Masters in Physician Assistant Studies (PAprogram), Master of Social Work ( MSW ), Master of Science inHealth Psychology and Ph.D. in Social Work, PhD in AppliedPsychology, and Doctor of Nursing Practice ( DNP ). The HCHHS alsohosts the Center of Excellence in Integrative Health Disparitiesand Equity Research ( CIHDER ), a hub for multidisciplinaryresearch and community engagement to reduce health inequities.HCHHS leverages the synergistic relationships among thesedepartments to develop advanced academic programming, strengthentrainee mentoring, and conduct collaborative multidisciplinaryresearch and scholarly activity.

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institutionand has been the largest historically Black university in thecountry for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 studentsin Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degreeprograms, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It isAmerica’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering andAgricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top fiveproducer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Artsand Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’sdegrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies andRelated Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and theno. 11 best business school for women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEMeducation and research, N.C. A&T is classified as R2-High Research Activity in the Carnegie Classifications and also is poised toachieve R1-Very High Research Activity status. It also holdsCarnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and theAssociation of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU )Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annualeconomic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s PiedmontTriad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nationfor the second straight year as best for business by the CNBCfinancial network.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience,or another closely related Psychology sub-discipline at the time ofappointment.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,Education

The preferred candidate will have a demonstrated record ofscholarly research with a health-related focus.Demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting and enhancinginclusiveness, collaboration, and diversity in alignment with theUniversity’s commitment to maintaining and enhancing a diverseenvironment.

Working Title

Assistant/Associate Professor - Psychology

Position Number

Recruitment Salary Range

commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

Exempt

Appointment Type

Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track

Yes

FTE

40 hours/week, 9 months

Organizational Division

Psychology Dept

Organizational Location

College of Health and Human Sciences

Organizational Unit

Psychology Dept

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

EPA3213

Open Date

09/22/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Date Position Available

January 2027 or August 2027

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employeesinclude 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, LifeInsurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (