Professor and Henry E. Frye Distinguished Professorship

Posting Details

Classification Type: EHRA

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University invites applications for a nationally recognized and experienced thought and or practice leader to serve as the Henry

E. Frye Distinguished Professor in the Department of History and Political Science. This faculty member will contribute to the department's teaching mission by offering Political Science courses while advancing the University's public, scholarly, and civic profile through research, engagement, and leadership in the field.

The appointment is a 9-month, non-tenure-track position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, initially awarded as a one-year contract with the possibility of renewal for a 3-year term.

The Henry

E. Frye Distinguished Professor reports to the Chair of the Department of History and Political Science and is expected to play a visible and impactful role in shaping conversations around politics, policy, and democratic practice at local, state, and national levels.

The primary purpose of the Henry

E. Frye Distinguished Professorship is to recruit an accomplished and nationally recognized scholar-practitioner whose distinguished record of professional practice, scholarly research and/or creative activity, excellence in teaching, and service reflects the highest standards of the academy. The successful candidate will teach core Political Science courses, including Electoral Politics, The Constitution, Civil Liberties, and Statistics, while mentoring students and junior faculty and advancing experiential and service-learning opportunities.

This position also contributes to program assessment, fundraising, grant development, and service at the department, college, and university levels, and helps shape innovative curricula and elevate the department's scholarly and public impact.

The Department of History and Political Science is housed within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. It offers a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Science in History. The department has over 110 majors. The College includes the Departments of Criminal Justice, English, History and Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts.

CAHSS enrolls more than 2,000 students and has more than 160 full-time faculty members. NC A&T is a flagship historically black university with a diverse research profile and a commitment to STEM, business, and the arts and humanities.

Working Title: Professor and Henry

E. Frye Distinguished Professorship

Position Number: 000911

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: History & Political Science

Organizational

Location:

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Organizational Unit: History & Political Science

Posting Number: EPA
2962

Open Date: 01/30/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Date Position Available: August 2026

• Teach core Political Science courses (e.g., Electoral Politics, The Constitution, Civil Liberties, Statistics).
• Mentor students and junior faculty; advance experiential and service-learning opportunities.
• Contribute to program assessment, fundraising, and grant development; engage in service at department, college, and university levels.
• Help shape innovative curricula and strengthen student success; elevate scholarly and public impact.

• Minimum Requirements:
  
  A post-baccalaureate degree in a field related to Political Science or other terminal degree with significant teaching, research, or administrative experience; distinguished record of scholarly and/or professional works demonstrating learning, discovery, and engagement.
• Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,
  
  Education:
  
  A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, field experience and service activities; eligibility for appointment at Associate or Full Professor. Prior higher education experience with government, corporate/community interactions, extramural fundraising, and related administrative capability is preferred.

Remote or Hybrid: This position is listed as On-site; remote or hybrid arrangements may be considered consistent with university and state policies.

Open Date: 01/30/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

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 background checks. NC A&T participates in E-Verify. Equal Opportunity Employer information is included. Applications from all qualified individuals are…