Professor/Chair, Electrical & Computer Engineering

North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State Unive • Greensboro, NC • 3h ago

Description:

The Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering ( ECEN ) serves as the academic leader and chief administrative officer of the department. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Engineering, the Chair leads faculty and staff to advance the department's research, teaching, ABET accreditation, and service missions. Key responsibilities include strategic budget management, faculty recruitment and mentoring, curriculum advancement, and cultivation of corporate, donor, and alumni partnerships. The Chair fosters an environment of research excellence aligned with strategic college clusters while ensuring graduate competitiveness.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a public land-grant, high research activity university enrolling 15,275 students. The College of Engineering, with approximately 2,700 students, offers EAC ABET -accredited undergraduate programs, 9 Master's programs, and 6 Doctoral programs. The COE's 5 core research clusters are Autonomous Systems, Cybersecurity and Resilience, Energy and Sustainability, Healthcare Applications, and Complex Systems and Networks. Additional information about the College and the University can be found at www.ncat.edu/coe.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ( ECEN ) is one of the largest departments in the College of Engineering, with approximately 500 students enrolled across four degree programs: B.S. in Electrical Engineering, B.S. in Computer Engineering, M.S. in Electrical Engineering, and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. The department is supported by five permanent full-time professional staff and 21 full-time faculty members.

Requirements:

Degree: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

Academic Rank: Qualifications commensurate with appointment at the rank of Full Professor.

Experience: A minimum of six years of demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly activities consistent with eligibility for appointment as a Full Professor.

Administrative & Leadership Capabilities: Relevant administrative experience, with proven abilities in leading, supporting, and unifying collaborative teams to accomplish complex tasks on time and within budget.

Scholarly Record: A strong track record of scholarly publications and sustained extramural research funding.

Interpersonal & Service Orientation: A service-oriented approach with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to motivate and empower faculty, staff, and students toward shared departmental goals.

Preferred:

Program Growth & Strategic Partnerships: Demonstrated success in expanding engineering programs-particularly doctoral programming-and a proven track record of cultivating win-win partnerships across academia, industry, and community stakeholders.

Research & Grant Management: A robust, active research portfolio in an electrical or computer engineering discipline, paired with demonstrated success in grant management and extramural funding acquisition.

Curriculum Innovation: Experience in designing and implementing innovative curricula that integrate learning, discovery, and student engagement.

Inclusive Excellence: A strong, demonstrated commitment to advancing the academic and professional success of historically underrepresented populations in engineering and fostering an inclusive departmental culture.

Leadership & Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to motivating faculty, staff, and students toward shared institutional goals.

Licensure: A Professional Engineering (PE) License is preferred, though not required.

Special Instructions:

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 permanent employees include the following and more;

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees

Community Service Leave

Aetna - State Health Benefits of North Carolina

NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more

12 Paid Holidays

Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )

Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457

Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )

Campus Recreation Center Discount

University Bookstore Discount

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.

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