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North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State Unive Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies in Greensboro, North Carolina
Description:
The College of Science and Technology (CoST) at North Carolina A&T State University seeks an experienced educator and researcher to serve as the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, starting preferably January 2023,or no later than July 1, 2023.
The Associate Dean reports directly to the Dean. S/He will help advance CoST’s mission of integrating science and technology to advance knowledge and prepare the next generation of science and technology leaders.
The Associate Dean is a key member of the Dean’s senior administrative team. S/He will assist the Dean in leading initiatives to significantly expand the College’s scholarly productivity and increase its research funding. The selected candidate is expected to work closely with Department Chairs, faculty, and students on matters related to research, scholarship, and graduate education. S/He will oversee the research activities of faculty and students, foster a supportive environment that encourages grantsmanship and facilitates post-award execution, provide professional development and mentorship opportunities in research for junior faculty and students, foster research integration within the College, identify potential research funding sources, and leverage research expertise within the College to pursue large funding opportunities, manage and grow the College research infrastructure and capacity, and work closely with all departments and university partners to provide leadership to support graduate program enhancement and growth.
North Carolina A&T State University and the College of Science and Technology are committed to expanding diversity and enhancing inclusion by promoting and cultivating a rich exchange of ideas and broad cultural awareness. The selected candidate is expected to foster understanding, appreciation, respect and values that embrace diversity and inclusivity on campus and in the broader community.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is an 1890 land-grant doctoral Research University dedicated to learning, discovery, and community engagement. The College of Science and Technology enrolls 2184 students. It is a national leader that serves and engages the citizens of the state of North Carolina, the nation, and the world through preeminence in science and technology education, research, discovery, and innovation. The College houses the departments of Applied Engineering Technology, Biology, Built Environment, Chemistry, Computer Systems Technology, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, and the Ph.D. Program of Applied Science Technology. The College is experiencing substantial growth in enrollment, faculty size, curricula, and research.
Internal job number: 002644
Requirements:
Ph.D. in a STEM discipline or related discipline represented in the College;
Attained the academic rank of Associate Professor or a record of comparable professional experience;
Experience in research and a successful record in extramural funding.
Preferred:
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators
Record in developing and leading funded collaborative research projects –
Demonstrated record of scholarship