North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Chair of the Department ofPsychology Academic Career & Executive Search is pleased to assist North Carolina Agricultural and Technical StateUniversity (N.C. A&T) in its search for Chair of the Department of Psychology. For full consideration, pleaseapply by October 28, 2026. This is an exceptional opportunity to join the nation's largest historically Blackuniversity as Chair of the Department of Psychology within the John R. and Kathy R. HairstonCollege of Health and Human Sciences . North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a land-grant, doctoral researchuniversity classified as R2: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. A&T is activelypursuing the R1: Very High Research Activity designation and has already exceeded the current research expenditure and doctoral degreethresholds associated with R1 classification. That research momentum continues to accelerate, with faculty earning more than $113 million inresearch funding in fiscal year 2026 alone. Under the leadership of Chancellor James R. Martin II, A&T is advancing an ambitious agendacentered on innovation, research growth, external partnerships, and global impact. Significant philanthropic investment is helping advancethis agenda, including a historic $63 million gift, the largest single gift in A&T's history. The Department of Psychology offers aB.A. in Psychology, an M.S. in Health Psychology, and a Ph. D. in Applied Psychology, with doctoral concentrations in Cognitive-BehavioralNeuroscience and Social-Community Psychology. Faculty research spans neurocognition, aging and dementia, substance use, health psychology,behavioral science, and community-based research, creating opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and externally fundedscholarship. Building on these strengths and the University's expanding research enterprise, the next Chair will lead the department throughits next stage of growth, strengthening its research enterprise, expanding interdisciplinary and external partnerships, supporting facultyscholarship and graduate education, and advancing its strong foundation in teaching and student success. This is a 12-month positionreporting to the Dean of the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administration (60%): Serves as the chief administrative and academic leader of the department, withgeneral oversight of the department Provide visionary leadership of innovative programs with strong educator-researcheremphasis Responsible for strategic planning; budget development, management and allocation Recruitment and retention offaculty and students; implement strategies to increase recruitment, retention, and graduation rates of students in all degree programs;Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities Faculty, staff, and studentdevelopment Management and improvement of curricula Evaluating faculty performance for the allocation ofawards Participation in the reappointment, promotion and tenure and post-tenure review process Oversight of accreditationand curricular and program development Secures external funding, and support faculty research, teaching andservice Facilities management duties include coordination and oversight of classroom and laboratory usage Interacting withand networking with other department and university leaders to represent the goals of the department Collaborate with members of thehealthcare and scientific communities to improve programs, to develop new programs, and to provide students with access to learningopportunities such as internships Serve on University, College of Health and Human Sciences, and Department of Psychology academicor administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues Participate in campusand community events Service to professional organizations Other responsibilities as assigned Instructional (25%): Evaluate and grade students' classwork, assignments, and papers Prepare anddeliver lectures to students Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions Prepare course materials such assyllabi, assignments, and handouts Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others Maintainstudent records, including attendance, grades, and other required records Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, andcourse materials and other methods of instruction Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assiststudents Course and Curriculum Development Innovation in course pedagogy and teaching methods Development inteaching and pedagogy Measurement and assessment of student learning outcomes Other teaching and advising related tasks andassignments Research (15%): Establish and maintain an active research program Seek andmanage grant funding from external and internal sources to support their research Conduct research in their field of knowledge andpublish findings as manuscripts and/or technical papers in professional journals, books and or book chapters, or electronicmedia Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, networking with colleagues, and participating inprofessional organizations and conferences Engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary research projects Mentoring of PhD,MS, and undergraduate students Direct and supervise thesis and dissertation research for master's and PhD students

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PhD in psychology Experience that will support appointment at the rank ofassociate professor or full professor Minimum of three years of experience in an administrative or management position at anacademic institution with comparable profile Minimum of three years teaching at the collegiate level at an institution thatemphasized teaching, scholarly productivity, and engagement within their discipline Strong record of extramuralfunding Ability to work collaboratively, inclusively and communicate effectively with diverse students, faculty, staff, and externalconstituencies is required as well as familiarity with student recruitment and retention

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

Outstanding record of scholarly and professional achievement in the field ofpsychology Experience that supports appointment at rank of full professor About North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina Agricultural andTechnical State University (N.C. A&T) is a top-flight doctoral research institution and the nation's largest historically Black university.

An 1890 land-grant university within the University of North Carolina System, N.C. A&T is nationally recognized for excellence in STEMeducation, research, and inclusive student success. With an enrollment of more than 15,000 students, the University offers a broad portfolioof undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs and serves as one of North Carolina's leading public research engines.

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isin an exciting period of growth and transformation, guided by its strategic plan, Preeminence 2030: North Carolina A&T Blueprint , andsupported by a rapidly expanding research enterprise that generates $147 million annually in sponsored research funding and programs. TheUniversity's impact is profound, contributing more than $2.4 billion annually to the North Carolina economy and advancing innovation andopportunity across the state and beyond. About the HairstonCollege The John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences (HCHHS) is the largest academic collegeat North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and is comprised of six departments and the School of Nursing. The Collegeoffers seven undergraduate degree programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Services Management, Kinesiology, Nursing,Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. At the graduate level, HCHHS offers six degree programs: the Master of Science in PhysicianAssistant Studies, Master of Social Work, Master of Science in Health Psychology, Ph. D. in Social Work, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and Ph.D. in Applied Psychology. The College fosters interdisciplinary education, research, and community engagement across the health andhuman sciences, preparing students to address complex health and social challenges and contribute as leaders in their professions andcommunities. Faculty engage in research spanning basic and behavioral sciences, community-based interventions, and clinical andtranslational research, with many supported by external funding from agencies including the National Institutes of Health and NationalScience Foundation. HCHHS is also home to the Center of Excellence for Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research ( CIHDER ), a multidisciplinary hub focused on advancing health and addressing healthdisparities through research and community engagement. Establishment of the NIH-funded Research Centers at Minority Institutions (RCMI) isalso underway with an initial focus on brain-health and cardiometabolic diseases. The College's interdisciplinary environment createsopportunities for collaboration across disciplines, innovative academic programming, student mentoring, and impactful research addressinghealth and well-being. About theDepartment The Department of Psychology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University offers a B.A. inPsychology, an M.S. in Health Psychology, and a Ph. D. in Applied Psychology. With over 900 undergraduate and graduate students, thedepartment is a growing academic community committed to excellence in teaching, student mentoring, research, and interdisciplinarycollaboration. The B.A. in Psychology provides students with a strong foundation in psychological theory, research methods, dataanalysis, critical thinking, and communication. The M.S. in Health Psychology prepares students to apply psychological science to healthpromotion, disease prevention, behavioral interventions, and community health. The Ph. D. in Applied Psychology expands the department'sresearch mission and offers concentrations in Cognitive-Behavioral Neuroscience and Social-Community Psychology, preparing students toconduct rigorous, applied research addressing complex challenges in health, behavior, and society. Faculty engage in researchspanning behavioral and basic sciences, community-based interventions, and clinical and translational research, with opportunities forexternally funded scholarship and interdisciplinary collaboration. The department also benefits from its connection to the Center ofExcellence for Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research (CIHDER). The department seeks a dynamic and visionary leader who willbuild upon the department's strengths to provide exceptional educational experiences, recruit and develop outstanding faculty, promotefaculty-driven scholarship, and support undergraduate and graduate education. Livingin the Area

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is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, the state's third-largest city and a dynamic hub in thePiedmont Triad region. Centrally positioned between the mountains and the coast, Greensboro offers an outstanding quality of life with easyaccess to major interstate highways and a nearby international airport. Greensboro is also a vibrant educational and culturalcommunity, home to multiple colleges and universities, a growing economy, and a welcoming mix of arts, athletics, and outdoor amenities.

With a strong sense of community and a cost of living that remains accessible, the region provides an exceptional setting for academic,professional, and family life. To Apply For full consideration, please apply by October 28,2026. To be viewed by the search firm, you must apply directly at: https://acesrch.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a21esjyf9ufm Please apply through the application link and do not email applications. Applications will be reviewed as they are receivedand should include a cover letter and curriculum vita. Ideally cover letters should not exceed two pages. All applications are treatedconfidentially. Inquiries, referrals, and nominations are also treated confidentially. Inquiries andquestions : Please send to NCATChairPsych@acesrch.com . Nominationsand referrals : Please send the nominee's name, title, and contact information if available to nominations@acesrch.com . Institutional Information NorthCarolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be deniedadmission 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.