Teaching Assistant Professor - Psychology

Posting Details

Posting details for a non‑tenure track Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor of Psychology (Open Specialty) at North Carolina A & T State University, Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences. The position is a 9‑month, full‑time, time‑limited appointment, exempt under FLSA.

Classification Type: EHRA

The Department of Psychology seeks faculty to provide high‑quality, student‑centered instruction in undergraduate psychology courses. Depending on departmental needs and candidate expertise, the faculty member may also teach selected graduate‑level courses in the Master of Science in Health Psychology and the Ph.D. in Applied Psychology.

Faculty are expected to contribute significantly to teaching excellence, student advising and mentoring, curriculum development, program assessment, and service activities at the department, college, and university levels.

Ideal candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels; use evidence‑based pedagogical practices; advise and mentor students, including support for applied or independent projects; and engage in service that supports departmental, college, and university missions. While scholarly activity is valued, research productivity and external funding are not primary expectations for this position.

Faculty serve a 9‑month appointment, a non‑tenure track position.

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

• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.
• Strong commitment to promoting inclusiveness and collaboration in alignment with the university’s commitment to a diverse environment.

Position requires no specific license or certification.

On‑site; employees are primarily in the office and/or require dedicated office space.

• 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

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative 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. The university participates in E‑Verify and follows federal law requiring all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.