Associate Professor- Department of History and Political Science

Please see Special Instructions for more details. 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 EmployeesCommunity Service LeaveAetna – State Health Benefits of North CarolinaNCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more12 Paid HolidaysTeachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center DiscountUniversity Bookstore Discountand moreThis position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station. Posting Details Classification Information Classification TypeEHRAPosition Overview Primary Purpose of Position The Associate Professor of History and Political Science is a full-time, tenure-track faculty member responsible for advancing the Department's mission through excellence in teaching, research, student engagement, and service. Key responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses; advising and mentoring students; developing and assessing curriculum; maintaining a productive research agenda evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, scholarly presentations, and related professional activities; supporting student recruitment and retention; participating in program assessment efforts; securing external funding when appropriate; and providing meaningful service to the Department, College, University, profession, and community. Performance is evaluated based on demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, scholarly productivity, student success, and service consistent with the University's tenure and promotion standards. Primary Function of Organizational UnitThe Department of History and Political Science is committed to fostering students' aspirations, cultivating intellectual curiosity, and preparing graduates for meaningful careers and engaged citizenship. Through a dynamic curriculum, students develop strong written and oral communication skills, ethical reasoning, critical thinking abilities, intercultural and global awareness, and expertise in scholarly research. Department programs encourage reflective inquiry, an appreciation of historical and political processes, and a deeper understanding of the forces that shape society. The Department is one of six academic units within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS), which also includes the Departments of Criminal Justice, English, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts. CAHSS serves more than 1,950 students and employs over 160 faculty members dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service. 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 15,275 students in Fall 2026, 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.

Posting NumberEPA3181Open Date 09/14/2026 Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until FilledOpen Until FilledYesOpen 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 Date Position Available August 2027 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 EmployeesCommunity Service LeaveAetna – State Health Benefits of North CarolinaNCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more12 Paid HolidaysTeachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center DiscountUniversity Bookstore Discountand moreThis position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station. Quick Link Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).*Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying. NCA&T WebsiteUNC System Job BoardIndeed.comNCA&T Employee Chronicle of Higher Education Inside Higher EdHigher Education Recruitment Consortium Other_____________If you indicated you learned of this employment opportunity from an "Other" source please advise where you learned of the position:(Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Teaching Philosophy Letter of Interest Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts Ph. D. - Copy of transcripts Optional Documents ResumeLetter of Reference 1Letter of Reference 2Letter of Reference 3Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214) Other Document