Associate Professor/Chair - Applied Engineering Technology

NCAT•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

The College of Science and Technology at North Carolina A&T State University invites applications for a dynamic and forward-thinking Chairperson of the Department of Applied Engineering Technology. The ideal candidate will possess a distinguished record of scholarship and research; demonstrate a deep appreciation for the integration of learning, discovery, and engagement; and have extensive experience in higher education, including securing extramural funding. The preferred start date is August 2026 or earlier. This is a full-time administrative position with a tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The successful candidate will provide visionary leadership to strengthen and expand the department’s academic, research, and service missions. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in applied engineering technology, automotive engineering technology, computer graphics technology, or a closely related field; a strong commitment to student success; and an open, collaborative approach to management and professional leadership. Familiarity with ABET accreditation processes and standards is preferred. Reporting directly to the Dean of the College of Science and Technology, the Department Chair is expected to provide leadership and foster excellence in all departmental efforts. Some of the Chair’s responsibilities include promoting student success; student recruitment and mentoring; ensuring quality undergraduate and graduate programs; faculty workload assignment, faculty recruitment, mentoring, development, evaluation, and promotion; supporting faculty research, teaching, and service; providing oversight and stewardship for the administrative, financial, and academic programs; engaging faculty in strategic planning; program assessment and reporting; maintaining program accreditation, and teaching.

Requirements

Candidate must have a Doctoral Degree in Applied Engineering Technology, Automotive Engineering Technology, Computer Graphics Technology, mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering, or a closely related field and a record of scholarly activity commensurate with appointment as a professor or associate professor.

Nice To Haves

Experience in securing extramural funding and fundraising
Five (5) years of experience teaching and/or administrative experience in an ABET -accredited program
An established record of research, publications, and professional accomplishments in applied engineering technology, mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering, or a closely related field
Experience with pursuing/maintaining ABET accreditation is required.

Responsibilities

Promoting student success
Student recruitment and mentoring
Ensuring quality undergraduate and graduate programs
Faculty workload assignment, faculty recruitment, mentoring, development, evaluation, and promotion
Supporting faculty research, teaching, and service
Providing oversight and stewardship for the administrative, financial, and academic programs
Engaging faculty in strategic planning
Program assessment and reporting
Maintaining program accreditation
Teaching