Assistant​/Associate Professor

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• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 11-12 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.

Working Title: Assistant/Associate Professor

Position Number: F617033

Appointment Type: Permanent - Full Time

FTE: 1=9/10 month – Faculty only

Position Overview: Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight! Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a corner stone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work‑life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.

The Julius L. Chambers Biomedical/Biotechnology Research Institute (BBRI) is a 40,000 sq. ft. state‑of‑the‑art research facility that is dedicated to expanding the University’s research capacity, particularly in the biomedical and biotechnology areas. The BBRI is a broad based multi‑disciplinary research and training institute. The mission of the BBRI is to conduct multidisciplinary and inter‑institutional research focused on health issues that disproportionately affect minority and underserved groups while providing students with research experiences that will enhance their access to careers in the biomedical sciences.

The Julius L. Chambers Biomedical and Biotechnological Research Institute (JLC‑BBRI) invites applicants to apply to a tenure‑track faculty position (Assistant or Associate level) in conjunction with the Biological and Biomedical Sciences Department (BBSD). The ideal candidate will be able to establish an extramurally funded research program in their area of specialization that will support research in the JLC‑BBRI and provide training opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students.

The institute’s current focal research program includes neuroscience, cancer biology, microbiology, and nutritional science. Because this appointment is in collaboration with the BBSD, in addition to the aforementioned research responsibilities, the candidate will be expected to excel as an educator teaching core and elective courses in biological and biomedical sciences to undergraduate and graduate students, and to participate in institute, departmental, college, and university service as well as professional service.

• Excellent research and analytical skills as evidenced by postdoctoral experience (at least 3 years), publication, and grants skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal…