Associate Professor

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• Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Associate Professor

Position Number

Position Number F610474

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Tenure Track - Initial 2 years

FTE

FTE 1=9/10 month -Faculty only

Position Overview

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Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The primary purpose of the Department of Psychology is to provide undergraduate and graduate students rigorous training in the understanding of human behavior using scientific methods, and to provide students with the competencies, knowledge and skills sufficient to: (1) qualify for graduate/doctoral studies in psychology and the behavioral sciences and; (2) qualify for a range of human service positions that require the application of psychological or behavioral science methods and skills.

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of this faculty position is to teach in the undergraduate and/or the graduate programs, serve as an advisor, conduct research, engage in service to the unit, and contribute to the development of the Department of Psychology.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Licensed psychologist
Ability to teach undergraduate courses and applied courses in the clinical concentration of the graduate program; supervise students on practicum; conduct research; serve as a thesis advisor in the graduate program

Licensed psychologist and able to teach the applied courses in the Clinical
Concentration of the graduate program and supervise students on practicum. Ph.D. Masters

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

Licensed Psychologist/licensable in North Carolina

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Function

Function Instructional

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Teach undergraduate courses and graduate courses in the clinical concentration.

Function

Function Research

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Develop and conduct research.
Publish peer reviewed journals.

Function

Function Administrative

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Performs academic and administrative duties, including developing and maintaining Canvas course shells, preparing and updating course syllabi, submitting grades and required academic documentation, maintaining student records, participating in department and college meetings, serving on committees, advising students, and completing other departmental and university administrative responsibilities as assigned.

Function

Function Other Duties as Assigned

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Other related administrative, instructional and service tasks as assigned by the department chair.

Posting Number

Posting Number F000312

Open Date

Open Date 09/23/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Date Position Available

Date Position Available 01/01/2027

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• DD-214 (Veterans Only)
• NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)
• Licenses and/or Certificate required by Statute or Regulation

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).