Entry Level Research Assistant Jobs in High Point, NC

Posting Details
Classification Information
Classification Type
EHRA
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
The Department of Psychology, within the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is seeking a non-tenure track Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor with a Ph.D. in Psychology (Open Specialty). The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for high quality, student-centered instruction in undergraduate psychology courses. Depending on departmental needs and the candidate's expertise, the faculty member may also teach selected graduate level courses in the MS in Health Psychology and the PhD in Applied Psychology.
Faculty in this role are expected to make strong contributions to teaching excellence, student advising and mentoring, curriculum development, and program assessment, and to participate in service activities at the department, college, and university levels. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: (i) a strong commitment to effective and inclusive teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels; (ii) use of evidence based and contemporary pedagogical practices; (iii) experience advising and mentoring students, including support for applied or independent student projects as appropriate; and (iv) engagement in service activities that support departmental, college, and university missions. While scholarly or professional activity is valued, research productivity and external funding are not primary expectations for this position.
This is a 9-month, non-tenure track appointment.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
North Carolina A & T State University is a public land grant high research institution that is committed to teaching and learning, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and public service. As the largest HBCU in the nation, our enrollment is over 15,000 students, and our workforce includes over 2,000 employees. North Carolina A&T State University offers over 90-degree programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels through eight academic colleges. The University is one of the sixteen constituent units of the University of North Carolina (UNC) and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The strategic vision, preeminence 2030, 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 (HCHHS) is comprised of six departments and the School of Nursing. The HCHHS offers the following undergraduate degree programs; Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Services Management, Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. At the graduate level, HCHHS offers four graduate degree programs including the Masters in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA), Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Science in Health Psychology and Ph.D. in Social Work, PhD in Applied Psychology, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). The HCHHS is also home to the Center of Excellence in Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research (CIHDER), which serves as a multidisciplinary hub for research and community engagement aimed at advancing health for all. The HCHHS capitalizes on the synergistic relationships between these departments to develop advanced academic programming, enhance the mentoring of trainees, and conduct collaborative multidisciplinary research and scholastic activity.
The Department of Psychology is a supportive community of committed faculty and practitioners whose goals are to introduce students to the ideas and concepts relevant to this discipline, encourage interdisciplinary learning, prepare students for study in graduate school, prepare students for entry-level jobs requiring knowledge in psychology, and train students to conduct both basic and applied research. These goals are achieved through quality classroom instruction, departmental colloquia, departmental student organizations, internship opportunities through independent study, and individualized research projects. The Department of Psychology has 980 enrolled undergraduate students and 45 graduate students. The department is seeking candidates to join a growing program with a highly interactive and productive faculty.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related Psychology sub-discipline at the time of appointment.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
• The preferred candidate will have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusiveness and collaboration in alignment with the University's commitment to maintaining and enhancing a diverse environment.
Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
Position Information
Working Title
Teaching Assistant Professor - Psychology
Position Number
003768
Recruitment Salary Range
commensurate with education and experience
FLSA
Exempt
Appointment Type
Time Limited - Full-time
Tenure Track
No
FTE
40 hours/week, 9 months
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
06/30/2028
Organizational Division
Psychology Dept
Organizational Location
College of Health and Human Sciences
Organizational Unit
Psychology Dept
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
EPA3088
Open Date
05/20/2026
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
Date Position Available
January 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 Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna - State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• 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

This 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
https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/40465