About this opportunity
North Carolina A&T State University lists this Assistant/Associate Professor - Psychology opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Employee 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
and more
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
Classification Information
Classification Type
Classification Type EHRA
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
The Department of Psychology, within the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State 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 primary purpose of this role is to provide student centered teaching and clinical instruction of undergraduate and graduate level courses. Faculty in this role will provide student advising, student mentoring and recruitment, curriculum development, engage in program assessment accreditation-related procedures. The ideal candidate will be expected to: (i) establish and sustain a strong externally-funded research program in their field of expertise; (ii) produce an excellent record of scholarly publications; (iii) incorporate modern pedagogical skills in psychology courses to undergraduate and graduate courses; (iv)supervise and support psychology students in independent research projects; and (vi provide service to the Department of Psychology, the college and university as well as to appropriate community and professional organizations.
This is a 9-month, tenure-track position.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
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 schools, prepare students for entry-level jobs requiring knowledge in psychology, and train students to conduct both basic and applied research. These goals are reached through quality classroom instruction, departmental colloquia, departmental student organizations, internship opportunities through independent study, and individualized research projects. The Department of Psychology has 840 enrolled undergraduate students and 30 graduate students. The department is seeking candidates to join a growing program with a highly interactive and productive faculty.
The John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences ( HCHHS ) comprises 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 (PA program), 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 also hosts the Center of Excellence in Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research ( CIHDER ), a hub for multidisciplinary research and community engagement to reduce health inequities. HCHHS leverages the synergistic relationships among these departments to develop advanced academic programming, strengthen trainee mentoring, and conduct collaborative multidisciplinary research and scholarly activity.
N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and the no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.
Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU ) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, or another closely related Psychology sub-discipline at the time of appointment.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
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, collaboration, and diversity in alignment with the University’s commitment to maintaining and enhancing a diverse environment.
Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
Position Information
Working Title
Position Number
Position Number
Recruitment Salary Range
Recruitment Salary Range commensurate with education and experience
FLSA
FLSA Exempt
Appointment Type
Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track Yes
FTE
FTE 40 hours/week, 9 months
Organizational Division
Organizational Division Psychology Dept
Organizational Location
Organizational Location College of Health and Human Sciences
Organizational Unit
Organizational Unit Psychology Dept
Posting Number
Posting Number EPA3213
Open Date
Open Date 09/22/2026
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled Yes
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search
Date Position Available
Date Position Available January 2027 or August 2027
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