Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor - Honors College

The Honors College at North Carolina A&T State University invites applications for a 12-month, full-time, non-tenure-track Teaching Assistant or Associate Professor position. Exceptionally qualified candidates may be considered for an appointment at the Teaching Professor level. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, student engagement, and interdisciplinary learning.

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Academics, the successful candidate will play a vital role in designing and delivering high-impact learning experiences that foster intellectual curiosity, leadership, and global awareness among Honors students. Primary duties include teaching undergraduate courses, facilitating tutoring and supplemental instruction, and advising honors students. The candidate will also support broader academic initiatives within the Honors College and the University, such as undergraduate research, service-learning, and professional development.

Candidates whose teaching and service align with the strategic vision of the Honors College and can foster collaboration across disciplines are highly desired. The faculty member will work closely with Honors leadership, faculty across disciplines, and university partners to ensure a dynamic academic environment for all Honors students. Additionally, they will contribute to recruitment, retention, and student engagement efforts, reinforcing the Honors College's commitment to academic excellence and student achievement. This includes collaborating with the Associate Dean of Research and Program Innovation for the Honors College and the Office of Undergraduate Research to expand research opportunities, the Associate Deans from the academic colleges to strengthen academic pathways, Career Services to enhance career readiness initiatives, and the University Student Success Office to support student achievement and persistence.

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 North Carolina A&T State University Honors College is the unit on campus responsible for creating a series of programming, curricular, and co-curricular initiatives that assist high-achieving students in excelling in their college careers. The Honors College has grown to over 900 current students representing nearly every academic department on campus. The A&T Honors College is a community of enthusiastic scholars on campus, preparing students for career-shaping challenges and a lifetime of creative expression and idea exploration. To learn more, visit https://www.ncat.edu/academics/honors/index.php.

Doctorate in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution.
At least three years of experience in teaching, academic advising, student mentoring, or curriculum development in a higher education setting.
Experience designing and implementing interdisciplinary or honors-level courses.
Demonstrated commitment to student success, undergraduate research, leadership development, or high-impact learning practices.

Experience working with high-achieving, first-generation, or diverse student populations in Honors or specialized academic programs.
Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines and engage in curriculum innovation and program development.

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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