Posting Details
Classification Information
Classification Type
EHRA
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
The primary responsibilities for this position include teaching undergraduate and graduate level nutritional sciences courses, conducting research, student advising, student mentoring and recruitment, curriculum development, conducting research and scholarly activities and all other activities required for tenure. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, engaging in accreditation procedures, program assessment and service to the Department, College and University as needed.
This is 9-month tenure track position. The selected candidate is expected to be hired at he Assistant Professor level, but a hire at a higher rank is possible.
Instructional
- Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate students.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Research
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and conferences.
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Administrative
- Collaborate with members of the business community to improve programs, to develop new programs, and to provide student access to learning opportunities such as internships.
- Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
- Develop and maintain course websites.
- Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
- Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
- Participate in campus and community events.
- Act as advisers to student organizations.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.
Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU ) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network.
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences ( CAES ) has a rich history of innovation and application of cutting-edge technology. From our pioneering Laboratory Animal Science and Landscape Architecture programs to our award-winning Cooperative Extension and Agricultural Research programs, our faculty and staff serve today’s needs while keeping an eye on the future.
With programs and expertise in such areas as biotechnology, agricultural and biosystems engineering, natural resources management, waste management, and food microbiology, the A&T College of Agriculture grows concurrently with the demand for qualified graduates. Our four academic departments are the Department of Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education; the Department of Animal Sciences; the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences; and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design. Within these departments, students will find a myriad of opportunities for classroom learning, research and field work.
Through our Agricultural Research Program and our Cooperative Extension Program, we are able to research issues of importance to North Carolina and also provide research-based outreach training to citizens across the state and around the world.
Minimum Requirements
Must hold a Doctorate in Nutritional Sciences with emphasis on community nutrition, nutrition education, or a related field.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Evidence of Teaching experience with using technology skills in classrooms, a record of scholarly achievement, and grant writing experience are essential.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist ( RDN ) is a plus.
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
Assistant/Associate Professor - Family and Consumer Sciences
Position Number
002824
Recruitment Salary Range
commensurate with education and experience
FLSA
Exempt
Appointment Type
Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track
Yes
FTE
40 hours/week, 9 months
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division
Family & Consumer Sciences
Organizational Location
College of Ag & Environ Sciences
Organizational Unit
Food Science
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
EPA2726
Open Date
04/07/2026
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
August 2026
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/37803
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying.
- NCA&T Website
- UNC System Job Board
- Indeed.com
- NCA&T Employee
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Inside Higher Ed
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
- Other_____________
If you indicated you learned of this employment opportunity from an “Other” source please advise where you learned of the position:
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
- Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
- Ph.D. - Copy of transcripts
Optional Documents
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
- Other Document
- Other Degree - Copy of transcripts
