Job No. 154864
- Job Title:
- Assistant/Associate Professor
- Employer:
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North Carolina Central University
- Location:
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Durham , NC
- Posting Date:
- 10-Feb-2025
- Description:
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Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!
Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.
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Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The NCCU School of Education offers undergraduate, graduate, licensure and professional development programs to train students to become teachers, principals, counselors, as well as serve as mentors to community schools. The School offers traditional, classroom-based instruction as well as instruction via the Internet and teleconferencing. Faculty and staff bring diverse knowledge and experience, provide students with a unique learning experience; teach in small classroom size for easier access to each other and their instructors, and employ the latest technology.
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction is located in the School of Education. It houses undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare professional PK-12 educators for licensure and success in school settings. Programs include early childhood education, elementary education, middle grades education, educational technology, instructional design, special education, and school administration.
Primary Purpose of Position
Design and teach campus and online classes in the Early Childhood and Family Studies program. Advise, mentor, and supervise students in practicum and f ield experiences. Engage in scholarly activities leading to publication. Seek grants or other sources of funding to support innovative inquiry -based projects. Participate in department, college, university, and community service. Contribute to the department’s and university’s ef forts to create a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable learning environment for all students .
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Candidates will possess an earned doctorate f rom a regionally accredited institution. Candidates must demonstrate potential for ef fective teaching in early childhood education; research and service; and activity in appropriate professional organizations and/or societies. Strong interpersonal skills, strong identity as an early childhood educator, and excellent organizational and communication skills are expected.
Minimum Education/Experience
• Completed Ph.D. or equivalent Human Development, Family Science/Studies, Developmental
Psychology, Sociology, or a related f ield (or closely related discipline) by position start date (ABD
may be considered).
• Demonstrated record of or strong potential for achievement in teaching, academic research, and
service commensurate with experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work ef fectively with others.
• Experience working with a variety of audiences.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
N/A
Equal Opportunity Employer
North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
- Contact information:
- North Carolina Central University
- Durham, NC 27707
- United States
- Employer's Website:
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