Assistant Professor

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The College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities houses eleven academic units that offer twelve undergraduate and nine graduate programs at the masters level. These programs provide degrees in History, Art and Design, Music, English, Spanish, Interdisciplinary Studies, Theater, Psychology, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Behavioral and Sciences, and Public Administration.

The Behavioral and Social Sciences ( BSS) program is one of the largest undergraduate programs in the College with approximately 250 majors. This is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for a diverse workforce. It seeks to satisfy the current workforce need for flexible analytical people who transcend traditional boundaries in seeking solutions to real world challenges. The program is part of the End Zone initiative and offers credit from previous credit at North Carolina Central University and other accredited institutions.

This position is essential to the College's efforts to expand the BSS program by focusing on teaching and building a concentration on the social and cultural context of Trauma. Therefore, the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities is seeking applications to fill one nine-month tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level starting July 2024. The selected candidate will be expected to teach a full course load (twelve credit hours per semester), participate in the development of the BSS curriculum, engage in scholarly research, advise students, and perform department and University service. The position will be affiliated with the Department of Social Work.

Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate courses through face-to-face and online instruction (via CANVAS), advising students, curriculum development and consistent assessment of student and program learning outcomes. As a tenure-track faculty member the person must conduct and produce peer-reviewed scholarship to meet the requirements of reappointment, promotion, and tenure according to the criteria of the department (Social Work), the College, and the University. The person must also engage in significant service within the College and University Community. The ability to work independently as well as collegiality with others to ensure student success in a diverse environment is expected.

A PhD in Behavioral Sciences or Healthcare Services is required. Additional education in Behavioral Studies, Psychology, or related areas is a plus. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of teaching experience in Trauma. Candidates must have experience in the formal assessment of student and program learning outcomes.

A PhD in Behavioral Sciences or Healthcare Services is required. Additional education in Behavioral Studies, Psychology, or related areas is a plus. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of teaching experience in Trauma. Candidates must have experience in the formal assessment of student and program learning outcomes.

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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.

Teach twelve credit hours per semester affiliated with Department of Social Work.

Advise Students

Responsible for analyzing information about student learning to support instruction with the primary goal of improving student learning. Participate in the development of the BSS curriculum.

Engage in Scholarly research.

Perform department and University service.

Criminal Background is required