North Carolina A&T State University - Associate Dean of Research and Innovation, Hairston College

Academic Career & Executive Search • Greensboro, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) is seeking an Associate Dean of Research and Innovation for the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences. This role is crucial for building on the university's research momentum and its pursuit of R1 status. The Associate Dean will lead a growing research enterprise, strengthen research infrastructure, enhance externally funded research, and expand multidisciplinary research across the college's departments and centers. This is a highly engaged, outward-facing executive leadership role requiring strategic perspective and execution capabilities. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of the research enterprise, a collaborative and service-oriented approach, and a focus on advancing the research success of others. Key functions include building interdisciplinary teams, connecting faculty and resources, developing partnerships, identifying opportunities, and translating strategic priorities into action. The ADRI will serve as a visible representative of the Hairston College, fostering relationships and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in a field aligned with degree programs in the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences
• Five years of experience in funded research
• A scholarship record for appointment at the rank of associate or full professor

Nice To Haves

• Experience with managing large research programs, externally funded research, and administrative leadership experience in a research environment
• Demonstrated success as an administrator and fiscal manager
• A record of success in procuring and managing sponsored research programs, and experience in research policy formation, compliance, and operation
• Demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively with various internal and external constituencies, promoting interdisciplinary research, and working with a culturally diverse population
• Record of mentoring graduate students and junior faculty

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage research programs and support compliance with federal grant finance, research ethics, and other research requirements.
• Foster interdisciplinary research, build research teams and centers, and develop institutional, regional, national, and global research partnerships.
• Mentor faculty, particularly junior faculty, and work collaboratively with the Division of Research and other University partners to advance the College's research enterprise.
• Provide leadership for the College's research and innovation agenda and execute strategies aligned with institutional priorities and emerging research opportunities.
• Build partnerships with industry, government, and academic stakeholders to enhance the College's research profile and impact.
• Oversee research operations and complex projects, including compliance, administrative workflows, budgeting, resource allocation, and timelines.
• Coordinate with sponsored programs, grants administration, academic affairs, and other University units to support effective execution of research initiatives.
• Maintain an active research program, including developing proposals, conducting research, securing external funding, and publishing scholarly work.
• Mentor students and postdoctoral trainees in research.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree