Executive Chair, Electrical & Computer Engineering

North Carolina A&T State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 180,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a Professor/Chair for Electrical & Computer Engineering to lead the department’s research, teaching, and ABET accreditation initiatives. The chair reports to the Dean and guides faculty and staff toward strategic goals and graduate competitiveness.

The role emphasizes budget oversight, faculty recruitment, curriculum advancement, and the cultivation of partnerships with industry, donors, and alumni, while promoting inclusive excellence.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Academic rank Qualifications commensurate with Full Professor appointment.
• A minimum of six years of demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly activities.
• Administrative experience with leadership capabilities and ability to manage budgets and teams.
• Strong scholarly record with extramural funding and service orientation.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence and advancing diversity in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department’s research, teaching, ABET accreditation, and service missions.
• Provide strategic budget management and faculty recruitment/mentoring.
• Advance curriculum and foster partnerships with industry, donors, and alumni.
• Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive department focused on graduate competitiveness.
• Represent the department to the college, university, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic budgeting

Mentorship

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a Professor/Chair for Electrical & Computer Engineering to lead the department’s research, teaching, and ABET accreditation initiatives. The chair reports to the Dean and guides faculty and staff toward strategic goals and graduate competitiveness.

The role emphasizes budget oversight, faculty recruitment, curriculum advancement, and the cultivation of partnerships with industry, donors, and alumni, while promoting inclusive excellence.