The Department of Physician Assistant Studies invites applications for a 12-month tenure track Foundational Science assistant professor. The successful candidate is expected to teach advanced-level courses in Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology delivered by the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. Responsibilities include but are not limited to designing the didactic curriculum; oversight, coordination, teaching, and assessment for basic science courses such as Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology. The candidate is expected to develop a translational research program aligned with the PA program goals. Additional duties will include but are not limited to student organization support and participation in program development and assessment. The candidate will be expected to work cooperatively with faculty and staff in the department and university.

North Carolina A&T is a 1890 land grant and doctoral-research university, where scholars are engaged in transformative teaching and learning, civic-outreach, interdisciplinary research and innovative solutions to global challenges as envisioned in N.C. A&T's Vision, Preeminence 2030. As the largest HBCU in the nation, our enrollment is more than 12,700 students and our workforce includes more than 2,000 employees. North Carolina A&T State University offers over 90-degree programs at the bachelors, masters 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 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 offers baccalaureate degree programs in Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Health Services Management. The College is also home to three graduate programs, MS Health Psychology, MS in Social Work, and PhD is Social Work. Through innovative programs, high impact, and student-centered pedagogy, faculty in the college foster an inter-professional learning environment for undergraduate and graduate students. Social justice and promotion of health equity are integral components of the mission of the college. Consistent with this mission, the college welcomes applicants representing the full diversity of intellectual perspectives, life experiences, social-demographic, and political-cultural-backgrounds.

PhD in Anatomy, Physiology, Biology or related field

Teaching experience on the graduate level

Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written)
High degree of organizational skills and ability to multi-task

5+ years of higher education experience

Have excellent interpersonal skills

Have strong critical thinking, organization, and problem-solving skills

Proficient written and verbal language skills

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;

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.