Teaching Assistant Professor - Graduate College

The Graduate College at North Carolina A&T State University invites applications for a 12-month, full-time, non-tenure-track teaching assistant/associate professor position . An appointment at the teaching professor level may be considered for exceptionally qualified applicants. The initial appointment of the position is two years and it is eligible for renewal.

The successful applicant for the position will be expected to show commitment to teaching excellence. She/he is expected to engage in culturally responsive teaching and high-impact practices in teaching graduate-level professional development courses and workshops, advise and mentor students, and provide service to the Graduate College, university, and professional community.

Primary duties include but are not limited to teaching graduate courses, conducting tutoring and supplemental instruction, serving as an academic advisor for students in a graduate certificate or post-baccalaureate programs, supporting student success initiatives, and providing other academic services to The Graduate College, and the University. A candidate whose teaching and service efforts will promote the strategic vision of the Graduate College as well as the University is highly desired. Collaboration with colleagues from other programs and departments is expected.

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 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.

The applicant must have an earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution, have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, be collegial, and collaborate with supervisor, faculty, staff, and students.

The successful applicant should have experience teaching graduate student professional development courses or workshops. They should be familiar with culturally responsive and sustainable best practices in teaching graduate students, recent student-centered active and engaged learning strategies, and impactful practices in graduate course instruction and student engagement, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, high-quality customer service, and student success initiatives. The candidate must demonstrate excellence in teaching diverse populations and have college/university-level teaching experience.

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.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;