The primary responsibilities for this position include teaching undergraduate and graduate Sociology courses, conducting research, student advising, student mentoring and recruitment, curriculum development, conducting scholarly activities and other activities associated with teaching and research. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, engaging in program development, program assessment, submitting proposals for external funding and service to the Department, College and University as needed.
This position is expected to be hired at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level, based on education and experience.

North Carolina A&T is a 1890 land grant and doctoral-research university, where scholars are engaged in transformative teaching and learning, civic-outreach, interdisciplinary research and innovative solutions to global challenges as envisioned in N.C. A&T's Vision, 2023. As the largest HBCU in the nation, our enrollment is more than 13,000 students and our workforce includes more than 2,000 employees. North Carolina A&T State University offers over 90-degree programs at the bachelors, masters and doctoral levels through eight academic colleges. The University is one of the sixteen constituent units of the University of North Carolina (UNC) system and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The strategic vision 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 offers baccalaureate degree programs in Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Speech, and Health Services Management. The College is also home to three graduate programs, MS in Health Psychology, MS in Social Work, a PhD in Social Work, and MS in Physician Assistant Studies. Graduate programs in the pipeline include a PhD in Sociology, PhD in Applied Psychology, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Through innovative programs, high impact, and student-centered pedagogy, faculty in the Hairston college foster an inter-professional learning environment for undergraduate and graduate students. Social justice and promotion of health equity are integral components of the mission of the college. Consistent with this mission, the college welcomes applicants representing the full diversity of intellectual perspectives, life experiences, social-demographic, and political-cultural-backgrounds.

The Department of Sociology and Social Work is a supportive community of committed faculty and practitioners who prepare students to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Degree options include: the Bachelor of Sociology, the Bachelor of Social Work, a Joint Master of Social Work Degree and a Joint Ph.D. in Social Work (offered with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro). Masters and PhD programs in Sociology are currently being development. We are committed to excellence in education by preparing our students to face complex social problems with knowledge of evidenced based practice and creative solutions. We have approximately 90 Sociology students, 249 undergraduate Social Work students, and 78 graduate Social Work students.

Ph.D. in Sociology is required.

Evidence of research productivity and extramural funding are preferred.

Areas of expertise are open, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply although expertise in the following areas is desirable: Medical Sociology: Community and Development Sociology:
Environmental Justice and Human Health: Racial, Ethnic and Gender Inequality

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;