The Department of Psychology, within the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is seeking an assistant or associate professor with a Ph.D. in Neuropsychology. 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 selected candidate will be expected to provide student-centered teaching and instruction of undergraduate courses in their discipline. They will also teach graduate level courses for the MS in Health Psychology and the PhD in Applied Psychology in courses aligned with their area of expertise.
Faculty in this role are expected to contribute to student advising, mentoring, curriculum development, and engage in program assessment. The ideal candidate will be expected to: (i) establish and sustain a strong, externally-funded research program aligned with their field of expertise; (ii) produce an excellent record of scholarly publications; (iii) incorporate modern pedagogical skills in undergraduate and graduate psychology courses; (iv) supervise and support psychology students in independent research projects; and (v) engage in service at the department, college and university as well as to appropriate community and professional organizations. This is a 9-month, tenure-track position.

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) is comprised of six departments and the School of Nursing. 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 Ph.D. 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 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

· The preferred candidate will have a demonstrated record of scholarly research with a health-related focus.
· 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.

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.

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