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Department/Program Overview:
University Studies (UNST) is the
interdisciplinary general education curriculum
of North Carolina Agricultural and State
University and provides the intellectual
foundation for the University’s degree-granting
programs. Its goal is to provide students with a
framework for critical inquiry that serves as a
foundation for continuing academic development
and life-long learning. Motivated by the
principle that scholarship is best learned by
the way it is practiced, University Studies
applies discovery, inquiry, analysis, and
application in the classroom to promote:
broad-based critical-thinking skills, effective
written and oral communication of ideas,
appreciation for diverse cultures, and
commitment to ongoing civic engagement and
social responsibility. Through coursework and
co-curricular experiences, the University
Studies core curriculum develops in students an
understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of
knowledge, encourage cross-disciplinary
dialogue, and promotes the development of
intentional learners who take responsibility for
their learning.
Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:
Faculty are required to develop an active
scholarly research program, teach courses in the
Division of University Studies, in particular
Analytical Reasoning, as well as in the theme
based electives, and well as provide university
and community service.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in broad fields of
mathematics, science, or engineering.
Application Procedure:
Interested applicants must submit
an
Administrative and Faculty Employment
Application, a current resume, official
transcript of graduate course work, statement of
scholarly and teaching interests, and three
letters of reference to:
Dr. Joseph L. Graves, Jr.
Dean of University Studies
108A Hines Hall
North Carolina A&T State University
1601 E. Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27411
Salary:
Negotiable, based on
qualifications
Application Deadline: Review
of applications begin
April 18, 2008 , and continue until the position
is filled.
Position Available:
August 1, 2008
N.C. A&T COMPLIES WITH THE IMMIGRATION REFORM
AND CONTROL ACT OF 1985. WE HIRE ONLY UNITED
STATES CITIZENS AND LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED Foreign
Nationals. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYABILITY AND IDENTITY
BASED ON THE LAW.
A criminal conviction check will be required for
any applicant who is selected as a finalist for
a position. A criminal record does not
necessarily eliminate you from employment with
the University. Each conviction will be reviewed
with respect to the offense, circumstances,
seriousness, and the position for which you
apply.
North Carolina A&T
State University is a land-grant
doctoral/research intensive institution and AA/EEO
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