Associate Professor or Professor and Chair - Applied Engineering Technology

The College of Science and Technology at North Carolina A&T State University seeks a dynamic and innovative chairperson for the Department of Applied Engineering Technology who possesses a distinguished record of scholarship and research, appreciates the integration of learning, discovery, and engagement, has significant experience in higher education, and has experience in securing extramural funding. The preferred position start date is August 2024 or sooner. This is a 12-month administrative position with a tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor. The successful candidate is expected to have an exemplary record of scholarship and research, along with a vision for invigorating and expanding the educational, research, and service efforts of the department. Candidates are expected to exhibit a strong commitment to scholarship and excellence in the area of applied engineering technology, automotive engineering technology, or computer graphics technology and exhibit an open and collegial style of management and leadership. Candidates should be familiar with the ABET accreditation process.

Reporting directly to the Dean of the College of Science and Technology, the Department Chair is expected to provide leadership and foster excellence in all departmental efforts. Some of the Chair's responsibilities include promoting student success; student recruitment and mentoring; ensuring quality undergraduate and graduate programs; faculty workload assignment, faculty recruitment, mentoring, development, evaluation, and promotion; supporting faculty research, teaching, and service; providing oversight and stewardship for the administrative, financial, and academic programs; engaging faculty in strategic planning; program assessment and reporting; maintaining program accreditation, and teaching.

The Department of Applied Engineering Technology ( AET) serves ~400 students in the following degree programs: BS in Applied Engineering Technology, BS in Automotive Engineering Technology, BS in Computer Graphics Technology, MS in Technology Management, and PhD in Applied Science and Technology - Technology Management concentration. The Department's mission is to prepare students for success in transforming society through innovation and technology leadership. The department advances knowledge through applied research and creates innovative and responsible solutions to global challenges. The vision of the Department is to be a preeminent learner-centered community that prepares graduates as future technology innovators and industry leaders. Among its core values, the Department is committed to excellence, responsiveness, accountability, intellectual growth, technical expertise, inclusiveness, and collaborative engagement.

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 over 2200 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 physics and the PhD program of Applied Science Technology.

Candidate must have a Doctoral Degree in Applied Engineering Technology, Automotive Engineering Technology, Computer Graphics Technology, mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering, or a closely related field and a record of scholarly activity commensurate with appointment as a professor or associate professor.

Candidates with the following are preferred:
1) Experience in securing extramural funding and fundraising
2) Five (5) years of experience teaching and/or administrative experience in an ABET-accredited program
3) An established record of research, publications, and professional accomplishments in applied engineering technology, mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering, or a closely related field
4) Experience with pursuing/maintaining ABET accreditation is required.

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.

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