Associate Dean for Research and Innovation, College of Engineering

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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.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

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 ABET accredited undergraduate programs in Architectural, Bio-, Biological, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a 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

Minimum Requirements

• Extensive research application experience in working with the Department of Defense or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to mentor others (e.g., faculty, staff, students)
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in strategic planning and execution
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with faculty and staff in academic and professional environments
• Commitment to diversity and innovative thought
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills
• Experience in writing, submitting, grant applications and delivering on the work in a timely manner
• Able to manage numerous, complex tasks in a timely manner
• Experience in supervising technical personnel

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

• Earned doctorate in engineering or computer science discipline and a record of academic accomplishment commensurate with the full professor rank
• At least three years of administration experience at or above the level of program director or department chair, preferably in an engineering or computer science area
• At least 8 years of experience planning and successfully conducting research and/or other scholarly activities

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

• Earned graduate degree in computer science or an engineering discipline and at least 10 years of experience as a demonstrable leader in the application of engineering and/or computer science in a federal, state, or corporate setting
• At least three years of administration experience at or above the level of program director or department chair, preferably in an engineering or computer science area

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

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.

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Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

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