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Assistant/Associate Professor of Liberal Studies

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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;
  • Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
  • Community Service Leave
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC - Health Benefits
  • 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

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type EHRA
Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position
The Department of Liberal Studies at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is seeking applicants for a 9-month, tenure track position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Liberal Studies. The successful candidate will be a scholar-teacher who is committed to university, college, and departmental service. 
 
Primary duties include teaching face-to-face and online courses in a progressive undergraduate degree program with concentrations offered in African-American Studies, Applied Cultural Thought, and Pre-Law. The department emphasizes interdisciplinary studies, advising students, and working collaboratively with colleagues in the department and other colleagues across campus. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to write grant proposals, publish in peer reviewed journals, and engage in service in the department, college and university. 
 
This is a 9-month faculty positon.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Department of Liberal Studies serves more than 400 majors and is one of six departments within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, which also houses the Departments of Criminal Justice, English, History and Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, and Visual and Performing Arts. CAHSS enrolls more than 1,950 students and has more than 160 faculty members. 
 
With an award-winning faculty, intensive research programs, and community-focused initiatives, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation’s largest historically black university with an enrollment of more than 12,500 students. NC A&T is an 1890 land-grant, doctoral higher research institution and one of 17 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina System. 
 
NC A&T has ranked third in the University of North Carolina System in sponsored research funding for more than a decade. The university is a leading producer of change agents and global leaders for the careers of today and tomorrow in disciplines of science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), business, and the arts and humanities. NC A&T offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, masters and doctoral levels.
Minimum Requirements
Ph.D. in Liberal Studies, African-American Studies, Global Studies or a closely related discipline.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Candidates with five years of teaching experience at the University level and an established record of research and peer reviewed publications are preferred.
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 Assistant/Associate Professor of Liberal Studies
Position Number 001819
Recruitment Salary Range
FLSA Exempt
Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track Yes
FTE
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division Liberal Studies Dept
Organizational Location College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Organizational Unit Liberal Studies Dept
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number EPA1287
Open Date 06/15/2021
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 07/15/2021
Date Position Available 8/13/2021
Special Instructions to Applicant
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;

  • Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
  • Community Service Leave
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits
  • 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
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Teaching Philosophy
  3. Research Statement
  4. Curriculum Vitae
  5. Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
  6. Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
  7. Ph.D. - Copy of transcripts
Optional Documents
  1. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)