Professor and Henry E. Frye Endowed Professorship

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type
EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

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 Endowed Professor in the Department of History and Political Science. This faculty member will contribute to the department's teaching mission by offering Political Science courses while advancing the public, scholarly, and civic profile of the University through research, engagement, and leadership in the field. The appointment is a 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, initially awarded as a one-year contract with the possibility of renewal as a three-year appointment. The Henry E. Frye Endowed 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 Endowed 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 Endowed 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.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

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.

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 15,275 students in Fall 2026, 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.

Minimum Requirements

A Ph.D. in a field related to Political Science, or a 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 work and accomplishments that reflect the integration of learning, discovery, and engagement.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

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.

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
Professor and Henry E. Frye Endowed Professorship

Position Number
000911

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
History & Political Science

Organizational Location
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Organizational Unit
History & Political Science

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
EPA3180

Open Date
09/18/2026

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 2027

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.

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/41370