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Position Number
013800 & 002146
Functional Title
Academic Professional Assistant Professor
Position Type
Non-Tenure Stream
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose Of The Organizational Unit
HDFS, one of nine departments within the School of Health and Human Sciences, is a highly collaborative, student-centered, research-oriented department that values interdisciplinary study. Embedded within the departmental core values of Inclusion, Integrity, Community, and Intentionality is a deep commitment to inclusive practices and a collegial, generative environment. The department has 22 full-time faculty, over 350 undergraduate majors, and approximately 100 graduate students in MEd, MS, and Ph.D. programs. At the undergraduate level, students prepare to work with children, adolescents, older adults, or families by enrolling in either the Human Development & Family Studies major or the Early Childhood Development & Education major.
Position Summary
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) seeks to hire two Academic Professional Track (APT) Assistant Professors in Human Development & Family Studies (one 9-month – position #013800, one 12-month – position #002146) as instructors and advisors. We are seeking colleagues whose interests focus on teaching courses using both online (synchronous and asynchronous) and face-to-face formats and advising undergraduate students. The successful candidates should have experience with teaching at the university level (online and face-to-face course delivery) and working with undergraduate students from varied backgrounds in support of student success.
Responsibilities Of These Positions Include
The positions have a start date of August 1, 2026.
Minimum Qualifications
Not on Track
Special Instructions To Applicants
Both positions have a start date of August 1, 2026. APT positions are fixed‐term, renewable faculty positions that support the applied aspects of academic programs in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies and allow for promotion to the ranks of APT Associate Professor and APT Professor. Salary for these positions is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please see https://hrs.uncg.edu/ for information on benefits. Review of applications will begin November 24, 2025 and will remain open until the positions are filled. Applicants are asked to submit:
For questions about the positions, please contact Dr. Anne Fletcher, Search Committee Chair, acfletch@uncg.edu. We are an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/D/V employer and are strongly committed to achieving excellence through faculty diversity (http://web.uncg.edu/hrs/).
Recruitment Range
Commensurate with experience
Org #-Department:
Human Devlp and Family Studies - 12403
Job Open Date
10/15/2025
For Best Consideration Date
11/24/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Fte
1.000
Number Of Months Per Year
12
Physical Effort
Reading - F, Writing - F, Vision-Visual inspection - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - F
Work Environment
Inside - F
013800 & 002146
Functional Title
Academic Professional Assistant Professor
Position Type
Non-Tenure Stream
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose Of The Organizational Unit
HDFS, one of nine departments within the School of Health and Human Sciences, is a highly collaborative, student-centered, research-oriented department that values interdisciplinary study. Embedded within the departmental core values of Inclusion, Integrity, Community, and Intentionality is a deep commitment to inclusive practices and a collegial, generative environment. The department has 22 full-time faculty, over 350 undergraduate majors, and approximately 100 graduate students in MEd, MS, and Ph.D. programs. At the undergraduate level, students prepare to work with children, adolescents, older adults, or families by enrolling in either the Human Development & Family Studies major or the Early Childhood Development & Education major.
Position Summary
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) seeks to hire two Academic Professional Track (APT) Assistant Professors in Human Development & Family Studies (one 9-month – position #013800, one 12-month – position #002146) as instructors and advisors. We are seeking colleagues whose interests focus on teaching courses using both online (synchronous and asynchronous) and face-to-face formats and advising undergraduate students. The successful candidates should have experience with teaching at the university level (online and face-to-face course delivery) and working with undergraduate students from varied backgrounds in support of student success.
Responsibilities Of These Positions Include
- Teaching a variety of HDFS undergraduate courses (4 and 4 teaching load during the regular academic year – or equivalent responsibilities supporting the undergraduate teaching mission of the department) in a multi-disciplinary and collaborative department.
- Advising and mentoring students from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, generational, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Supporting the Department through institutional and professional service.
The positions have a start date of August 1, 2026.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master of Science, Education, or Arts degree (requirements completed by August 1, 2026) in Human Development and Family Studies, Child Development, Sociology, Psychology, Education, or a closely related field.
- Documented teaching experience in higher education.
- Experience with multiple teaching modalities (face-to-face, online synchronous, online asynchronous) course development and delivery.
- Experience in career/professional development which may include teaching, advising, consulting, mentoring, or training.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, generational, ability and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Doctoral degree in Human Development and Family Studies, Child Development, Sociology, Psychology, Education, or a closely related field.
Not on Track
Special Instructions To Applicants
Both positions have a start date of August 1, 2026. APT positions are fixed‐term, renewable faculty positions that support the applied aspects of academic programs in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies and allow for promotion to the ranks of APT Associate Professor and APT Professor. Salary for these positions is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please see https://hrs.uncg.edu/ for information on benefits. Review of applications will begin November 24, 2025 and will remain open until the positions are filled. Applicants are asked to submit:
- A cover letter of interest describing qualifications and fit with each of the position’s minimum qualifications as well as two or more of the preferred qualifications for the position.
- A resume or curriculum vitae.
- A statement regarding their philosophy of teaching.
- The names and contact information of three references.
For questions about the positions, please contact Dr. Anne Fletcher, Search Committee Chair, acfletch@uncg.edu. We are an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/D/V employer and are strongly committed to achieving excellence through faculty diversity (http://web.uncg.edu/hrs/).
Recruitment Range
Commensurate with experience
Org #-Department:
Human Devlp and Family Studies - 12403
Job Open Date
10/15/2025
For Best Consideration Date
11/24/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Fte
1.000
Number Of Months Per Year
12
Physical Effort
Reading - F, Writing - F, Vision-Visual inspection - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - F
Work Environment
Inside - F