ECE Department Chair — Lead Innovation & Growth

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University seeks a visionary Chair for the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in Greensboro. The Chair provides academic leadership, shapes strategy, oversees operations, budget, and ABET accreditation, and drives faculty recruitment and program growth.

Reporting to the Dean, the Chair will balance research, teaching, and external partnerships with a focus on emerging areas such as semiconductors, AI, energy, and interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of six years of demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly activities, with qualifications commensurate with appointment at the rank of Full Professor.
• Relevant administrative experience with demonstrated ability to lead, support, and unify collaborative teams in accomplishing complex tasks on time and within budget.
• Strong record of scholarly publications and sustained extramural research funding.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and administrative leadership for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, advancing its teaching, research, service, and accreditation missions.
• Direct departmental operations, strategic planning, budget and resource allocation, and ABET accreditation and compliance.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate faculty and staff, supporting their success and fostering a collaborative departmental environment.
• Sustain extramurally funded research aligned with the College research priorities or emerging areas in electrical and computer engineering while mentoring faculty and graduate researchers and expanding collaborative research initiatives.
• Lead curriculum advancement, pedagogical innovation, and continuous assessment to maintain academic quality and ensure graduates are well prepared for a rapidly evolving field.
• Identify and advance opportunities for program growth, including graduate and doctoral education and emerging areas within electrical and computer engineering.
• Cultivate relationships and partnerships with industry, alumni, donors, and corporate partners.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and mentor students consistent with the Chair's administrative responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Mentorship

Curriculum development

ABET accreditation

Faculty recruitment

Fundraising

Budget management

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Job description

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University seeks a visionary Chair for the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in Greensboro. The Chair provides academic leadership, shapes strategy, oversees operations, budget, and ABET accreditation, and drives faculty recruitment and program growth.

Reporting to the Dean, the Chair will balance research, teaching, and external partnerships with a focus on emerging areas such as semiconductors, AI, energy, and interdisciplinary