Academic Professional Assistant Professor

Academic Professional Assistant Professor

Position start date:
August 1, 2026. APT positions are fixed-term, renewable faculty positions that support the applied aspects of academic programs in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies and allow for promotion to the ranks of APT Associate Professor and APT Professor. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin November 24, 2025 and will remain open until the positions are filled.

Applications should include:

• A cover letter describing qualifications and fit with each of the position’s minimum qualifications as well as two or more of the preferred qualifications.
• A resume or curriculum vitae.
• A statement regarding teaching philosophy.
• The names and contact information of three references.

Please specify in the cover letter whether you wish to be considered for the 9-month position (013800), the 12-month position (002146), or both/either by referencing the appropriate position number(s).

For questions about the positions, contact Dr. Anne Fletcher, Search Committee Chair, acfletch. We are an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/D/V employer and are committed to achieving excellence through faculty diversity.

• Position Numbers: 013800, 002146
• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Academic Professional Assistant Professor
• Position Type:
  Time Limited Duration
• Org:
  Department of Human Development and Family Studies - 12403
• Location:
  
  UNC Greensboro, North Carolina

UNCG is a diverse, learner-centered public research university with approximately 18,000 students, eight colleges and schools, and more than 150 undergraduate and 200 graduate programs. The university emphasizes academic excellence, access, and affordability and is committed to inclusive practices and a collegial environment.

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies seeks to hire two Academic Professional Track (APT) Assistant Professors in Human Development & Family Studies. One 9-month position (013800) and one 12-month position (002146) as instructors and advisors. The successful candidates should have experience teaching at the university level (online and face-to-face) and working with undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds to support student success.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching a variety of HDFS undergraduate courses (4 and 4 teaching load during the regular academic year or equivalent) in a multi-disciplinary and collaborative department.
• Advising and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds.
• Supporting the department through institutional and professional service.

The 12-month position (002146) will also have teaching and/or advising responsibilities during the summer months.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Science, Education, or Arts degree (by August 1, 2026) in Human Development and Family Studies, Child Development, Sociology, Psychology, Education, or a closely related field.
• Documented teaching experience in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multiple teaching modalities (face-to-face, online synchronous, online asynchronous) course development and delivery.
• Experience in career/professional development including teaching, advising, mentoring, or training.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds.
• Doctoral degree in related fields.

Tenure Status:
Not on Track

Applicants should submit the items listed above. Please include in the cover letter any preference for 9-month or 12-month appointment by referencing the position numbers. For questions about the positions, contact Dr. Anne Fletcher  are an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/D/V employer and are committed to faculty diversity.

• Recruitment Range:
  Commensurate with experience
• Job Open Date: 10/15/2025
• For Best Consideration Date: 11/24/2025
• Job Close Date:
  Open Until Filled
• FTE: 1.000
• Type of Appointment:
  Time Limited Duration
• Number of Months per Year: 12
• FLSA:
  Exempt

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort:
Inside

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Teaching Philosophy

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• How did you learn of this vacancy? (UNCG job search website, local newspapers, NCWorks, etc.)
• Other:
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• Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship? Yes/No
• Will you require visa sponsorship now or in the future? Yes/No