The Associate Dean for Research and Innovation position provides support for the College of Engineering's research enterprise, with an emphasis on further enhancing the strengths and potency of the College's research portfolio and deliverables. This is achieved by fostering and advancing research collaborations, identifying and structuring new opportunities of benefit to the College, promoting strategic internal and external partnerships; and ensuring the necessary College-wide practices and systems of support for the scholarly work of the faculty, staff, and students of the College.

The Associate Dean for Research and Innovation is expected to work with the constituents of the College of Engineering (COE) to further strengthen the COE's research productivity and reputation in alignment with the cross-departmental focus areas of Autonomous Systems, Cybersecurity and Resilience, Energy and Sustainability, Healthcare Applications, and Complex Systems and Networks.

North Carolina A&T State University is a public land grant high research activity university that enrolls approximately 13,487 students. The University is committed to dedicated teaching and learning, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and public service.

The College of Engineering (COE), with approximately 2,402 students, has 5 Doctoral programs, 8 Masters of Science Degree programs, and EAC ABET accredited undergraduate programs in Architectural, Bio-, Biological, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a CAC ABET-accredited program Computer Science. The College's focus is on cultivating leaders who excel in academics, innovation, and research; where the 5 research cluster areas of the COE are Autonomous Systems, Cybersecurity and Resilience, Energy and Sustainability, Healthcare Applications and Complex Systems and Networks. The College welcomes team members who thrive in an environment that embraces diversity and inclusion within the student body, faculty, and staff. Additional information about the College and the University can be found at www.ncat.edu/coe.

Additional qualifications for applicants seeking the role and tenure as a Professor:

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Additional qualifications for applicants seeking the role as an non-faculty Administrator:

Candidates for this position should also be committed to advancing the academic and professional success of historically underrepresented populations in the disciplines of the College of Engineering at North Carolina A&T State University.

Experience in securing and delivering Department of Defense research and contracts is also preferred.

We are looking for a leader who thrives in a dynamic academic environment that depends on the knowledge, engagement and efforts of multiple stakeholders. The right individual for this leadership role should have strong technical leadership and experiences, excellent people skills, a strong educational and research record; collaborate well with colleagues, and the ability to motivate and inspire faculty to collaborate in achieving shared goals of benefit to the research strength, reputation, and vitality of the College of Engineering at North Carolina A&T State University.

The next Associate Dean for Research and Innovation should have a solid leadership, research and execution portfolio; collaborate well with colleagues; be forward thinking; and have relevant experiences in building and leveraging win-win partnerships, and in inspiring innovation.

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. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following 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.