Visiting Professor of Gerontology
Visiting Professor of Gerontology
Company:
Winston-Salem State University
Job Location:
Winston-Salem, 27110
Category:
Nursing
Type:
Full-Time
Appointment Type: Time limited
Primary Purpose of the Position:
The Department of Behavioral Sciences at Winston-Salem State University invites applications for a nine month visiting faculty position at the rank of Visiting Professor beginning August 2026.
The Department of Behavioral Sciences offers quality academic programs in Gerontology, Sociology.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:
We welcome candidates with backgrounds gerontology with interests in working collaboratively to enhance the strengths of our behavioral sciences curricular and co-curricular programs. We seek exceptional candidates with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence and mentoring undergraduate research, interdisciplinary teaching and research collaborations, program leadership, as well as engagement with and service to the broader public. While area of research specialty is open, we are particularly interested in candidates whose research and teaching programs make innovative methodological and theoretical contributions to the study of race, gender, class, ethnicity, and inequality. Applicants must have a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Gerontology, and a PhD in Gerontology or a related field, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to a liberal arts education in a diverse educational community. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Review of applications will begin May 11, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, statement of research and teaching interests, and contact information for at least three references to https://jobs.wssu.edu. Applicants must arrange for three signed confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to Dr. Richard Moye, Chair, Department of Behavioral Sciences, Winston-Salem State University, 601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Winston-Salem, NC, 27110.
For information about the Department of Behavioral Sciences, including details about research interests for each faculty member, please visit our website at http://www.wssu.edu/casbe/academics/departments/bs/default.aspx
Special Instructions Summary:
Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
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