Associate Professor​/Chair - Psychology

Position Overview

The Department of Psychology at North Carolina A&T State University (N.C. A&T) invites applications for the position of Department Chair. The Chair will serve as the department’s chief administrative and academic leader, reporting to the Dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences and working in a 12‑month, full‑time, exempt role.

• Provide visionary leadership of innovative programs with a strong educator‑researcher emphasis.
• Oversight of the department’s overall operations and strategic planning.
• Develop, manage, and allocate the department budget.
• Recruit and retain faculty and students.
• Advance faculty, staff, and student development.
• Improve and manage curricula.
• Evaluate faculty performance.
• Conduct program assessments and reviews.
• Obtain and maintain accreditation.
• Develop external partnerships.
• Interact with other departments and university leaders to represent departmental goals.
• Implement strategies to develop research infrastructure.
• Oversee course schedules and faculty evaluations.
• Supervise departmental staff.
• Provide leadership and vision for the department.
• Conduct research in the Chair’s area of expertise, publish in refereed journals and/or conference proceedings.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the department (reduced teaching load).
• Serve on departmental, college, and university‑level committees.

• Doctoral degree in Psychology.
• Experience supporting appointment at Associate Professor or Professor level.
• Minimum of three years of experience in an administrative or management position within a comparable academic institution.
• Minimum of three years of teaching at the collegiate level in an institution that emphasizes teaching, scholarly productivity, and engagement.
• Strong record of extramural funding.
• Ability to work collaboratively, inclusively, and communicate effectively with diverse students, faculty, staff, and external constituencies.
• Familiarity with student recruitment and retention.

• Outstanding record of scholarly and professional achievement in social work and experience in fundraising and extramural funding.

Applicants must complete and submit an electronic application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an electronic application.

• Veterans seeking preference must attach a DD‑214 form.
• Submit a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty during the application process.
• 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.

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. Employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina within a 2‑hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

• 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

The position is open until filled. The date the position becomes available is July 2026.