Professor and Henry E. Frye Distinguished Professorship

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University invites applications for a nationally recognized and experienced thought and or practice leader to serve as the Henry E. Frye Distinguished Professor in the Department of History and Political Science. This distinguished faculty member will contribute to the department's teaching mission by offering Political Science courses while advancing the University's public, scholarly, and civic profile through research, engagement, and leadership in the field.

The appointment is a 9-month, non-tenure-track position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, initially awarded as a one-year contract with the possibility of renewal for a 3-year term.

The Henry E. Frye Distinguished Professor reports to the Chair of the Department of History and Political Science and is expected to play a visible and impactful role in shaping conversations around politics, policy, and democratic practice at the local, state, and national levels.

The primary purpose of the Henry E. Frye Distinguished Professorship is to recruit an accomplished and nationally recognized scholar-practitioner whose distinguished record of professional practice, scholarly research and/or creative activity, excellence in teaching, and service reflects the highest standards of the academy. The successful candidate will teach core Political Science courses, including Electoral Politics, The Constitution, Civil Liberties, and Statistics, while serving as a dynamic mentor to students and junior faculty and advancing experiential and service-learning opportunities. This position plays a critical role in advancing the strategic priorities of the Department of History and Political Science through contributions to program assessment, fundraising, grant development, and service at the department, college, and university levels. As the department expands its academic offerings and civic reach, the Henry E. Frye Distinguished Professor will help shape innovative curricula, strengthen student success, and elevate the department's scholarly and public impact within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

The Department of History and Political Science is housed within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. It offers a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Science in History. The Department has over 110 majors.

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences houses the Departments of Criminal Justice, English, History and Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts. CAHSS is an academic unit that reports to the Office of the Provost/Division of Academic Affairs and enrolls more than 2,000 students and has more than 160 full-time faculty members.

With an award-winning faculty, intensive research programs, and community-focused initiatives, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation's largest historically black university with an enrollment of over 15,000 students. NC A&T is an 1890 land-grant, doctoral higher research institution and one of 17 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina System. NC A&T has ranked third in the University of North Carolina System in sponsored research funding for more than a decade. The university is a leading producer of change agents and global leaders for the careers of today and tomorrow in disciplines of science, technology, engineering, mathematics ( STEM), business, and the arts and humanities. NC A&T offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, master and doctoral levels.NC A&T has ranked third in the University of North Carolina System in sponsored research funding for more than a decade. The university is a leading producer of change agents and global leaders for the careers of today and tomorrow in disciplines of science, technology, engineering, mathematics ( STEM), business, and the arts and humanities. NC A&T offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's and doctoral levels.

A post baccalaureate degree in a field related to Political Science, or other terminal degree, with significant teaching/research/administrative experience, preferably in a higher-education environment. Candidates must have a distinguished record of scholarly and/or professional works and accomplishments that reflect the integration of learning, discovery and engagement.

A minimum of 2- years of demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, field experience and service activities, consistent with eligibility for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

Prior academic experience in a higher education setting, with experience in government, corporate/community interactions, extramural fundraising, and related administrative capability is preferred.

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.