"Academic Professional Assistant Professor in Gerontology"

The Department of Social Work and Gerontology Program at UNCG invites applications for a full-time 9-month, professional-track (non-tenure) faculty member at the Assistant rank, with an August 1, 2026 start date. The program recognizes the critical role of quality teaching; Professional track faculty members are fully integrated into the department and receive full benefits. Beginning with a 2-year contract, faculty are eligible for subsequent renewal on a yearly basis and can be considered for promotion from AP Assistant Professor through the rank of AP Full Professor.

Responsibilities:

• We are seeking a collaborative and motivated colleague to teach at the undergraduate level, serve as advisor, and provide service to the department, school, university, and profession.
• The base teaching load in the School of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) is 4 courses per semester, with opportunities for reduced teaching load for additional service or administrative duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in any discipline with a demonstrated commitment to the science of aging.
• At least one degree, minor, or certificate in Gerontology/Aging Studies.
• Ability to teach our required core courses in the undergraduate program including Introduction to Gerontology and Social Services for the Aging.
• Evidence of commitment to teach and advise UNCG students.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional consideration will be given to candidates who also have one or more of the following:

• A doctoral degree in any discipline with a demonstrated commitment to the science of aging.
• Established track record of teaching using multiple modalities (face-to-face, online synchronous, online asynchronous).
• Established track record of advising and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Content expertise in one or more specialized areas of gerontology including senior living/long term care, entrepreneurship/silver industry, leadership and management, research methods, elder law, Alzheimer’s and dementia, or retirement planning/insurance.

About The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a higher-research activity university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC system institutions, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the state with nearly 20,000 students and over 2,700 faculty and staff members representing more than 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 100 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNCG is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.