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North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State Unive Associate Dean for Research and Innovation, College of Engineering in Greensboro, North Carolina
Description:
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 EAC ABET accredited undergraduate programs in Architectural, Bio-, Biological, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a CAC 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 www.ncat.edu/coe.
Internal job number: 001417
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 experience planning and successfully conducting research and/or other scholarly activities
Additional qualifications for applicants seeking the role as an 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:
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.