North Carolina A&T State University - Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering
About The Position
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) is seeking a Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECEN) to lead the department during a period of significant growth in engineering, research, and graduate education. The Chair will be responsible for shaping the department's future direction by identifying emerging areas, recruiting faculty, developing programs and curricula, fostering research growth, and enhancing industry engagement. The successful candidate will join a supportive college leadership team committed to the department's advancement. The ECEN department is one of the largest in the College of Engineering, with approximately 21 full-time faculty and five professional staff serving 575 students in bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. The department is poised to build on its strengths and expand its impact in key areas such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and energy. The Chair reports to the Dean and will dedicate approximately 65% of their time to administrative leadership, 20% to research, and 15% to teaching.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum of six years of demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly activities, with qualifications commensurate with appointment at the rank of Full Professor.
- Relevant administrative experience with demonstrated ability to lead, support, and unify collaborative teams in accomplishing complex tasks on time and within budget.
- Strong record of scholarly publications and sustained extramural research funding.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide academic and administrative leadership for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, advancing its teaching, research, service, and accreditation missions.
- Direct departmental operations, strategic planning, budget and resource allocation, and ABET accreditation and compliance.
- Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate faculty and staff, supporting their success and fostering a collaborative departmental environment.
- Sustain extramurally funded research aligned with the College research priorities or emerging areas in electrical and computer engineering while mentoring faculty and graduate researchers and expanding collaborative research initiatives.
- Lead curriculum advancement, pedagogical innovation, and continuous assessment to maintain academic quality and ensure graduates are well prepared for a rapidly evolving field.
- Identify and advance opportunities for program growth, including graduate and doctoral education and emerging areas within electrical and computer engineering.
- Cultivate relationships and partnerships with industry, alumni, donors, and corporate partners.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and mentor students consistent with the Chair's administrative responsibilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
