Professor/Chair, Electrical & Computer Engineering

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Sick Leave

Retirement benefits (TSERS)

Discounted campus services

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a Chair for the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. The chair serves as the academic leader and chief administrative officer of the department, reporting to the Dean of the College of Engineering.

The role guides faculty and staff to advance the department’s research, teaching, ABET accreditation, and service missions. The position emphasizes strategic budget management, faculty recruitment and mentoring, curriculum advancement, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Qualifications commensurate with appointment at the rank of Full Professor.
• A minimum of six years of demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly activities consistent with eligibility for appointment as a Full Professor.
• Relevant administrative experience with proven abilities in leading collaborative teams to accomplish complex tasks on time and within budget.
• A strong record of scholarly publications and sustained extramural research funding.
• Service-oriented approach with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to motivate faculty, staff, and students toward shared departmental goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ECEN department as academic leader and chief administrative officer.
• Advance department research, teaching, ABET accreditation, and service missions.
• Oversee strategic budget management, faculty recruitment, and mentoring.
• Cultivate partnerships with corporate, donor, and alumni communities.
• Foster research excellence aligned with college clusters and graduate competitiveness.

Skills

Program Growth & Strategic Partners

Research & Grant Management

Curriculum Innovation

Inclusive Excellence

Leadership & Collaboration

Licensure

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Position Overview

The Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering ( ECEN ) serves asthe academic leader and chief administrative officer of thedepartment. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Engineering,the Chair leads faculty and staff to advance the department’sresearch, teaching, ABET accreditation, and service missions. Keyresponsibilities include strategic budget management, facultyrecruitment and mentoring, curriculum advancement, and cultivationof corporate, donor, and alumni partnerships. The Chair fosters anenvironment of research excellence aligned with strategic collegeclusters while ensuring graduate competitiveness.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is apublic land-grant, high research activity university enrolling15,275 students. The College of Engineering, with approximately2,700 students, offers EAC ABET -accredited undergraduate programs,9 Master’s programs, and 6 Doctoral programs. The COE’s 5 coreresearch clusters are Autonomous Systems, Cybersecurity andResilience, Energy and Sustainability, Healthcare Applications, andComplex Systems and Networks. Additional information about theCollege and the University can be found at www.ncat.edu/coe.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalentterminal degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, ora closely related discipline.
• Academic Rank: Qualifications commensurate withappointment at the rank of Full Professor.
• Experience: A minimum of six years of demonstratedexcellence in teaching, research, and scholarly activitiesconsistent with eligibility for appointment as a FullProfessor.
• Administrative & Leadership Capabilities: Relevantadministrative experience, with proven abilities in leading,supporting, and unifying collaborative teams to accomplish complextasks on time and within budget.
• Scholarly Record: A strong track record of scholarlypublications and sustained extramural research funding.
• Interpersonal & Service Orientation: Aservice-oriented approach with exceptional interpersonal andcommunication skills to motivate and empower faculty, staff, andstudents toward shared departmental goals.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Program Growth & Strategic Partnerships:Demonstrated success in expanding engineering programs—particularlydoctoral programming—and a proven track record of cultivatingwin-win partnerships across academia, industry, and communitystakeholders.
• Research & Grant Management: A robust, activeresearch portfolio in an electrical or computer engineeringdiscipline, paired with demonstrated success in grant managementand extramural funding acquisition.
• Curriculum Innovation: Experience in designing andimplementing innovative curricula that integrate learning,discovery, and student engagement.
• Inclusive Excellence: A strong, demonstrated commitmentto advancing the academic and professional success of historicallyunderrepresented populations in engineering and fostering aninclusive departmental culture.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Exceptionalinterpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborativeapproach to motivating faculty, staff, and students toward sharedinstitutional goals.
• Licensure: A Professional Engineering (PE) License ispreferred, though not required.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and statepolicies.

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title Professor/Chair, Electrical & Computer Engineering

Position Number 001434

Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track Yes

FTE 40 hours/week, 12 months

Organizational Division Electrical & Computer Engineering

Organizational Location College of Engineering

Organizational Unit Electrical & Computer Engineering

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number EPA3193

Open Date 09/04/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positionsremaining posted after this date are continuing to acceptapplications, but may close at any time. Applications receivedbythis date will receive full consideration, applications receivedafter this date may receive consideration depending upon the statusof the search

Date Position Available July 1, 2027

Special Instructions to Applicant You must complete and submit an electronic application foretfunction to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieuof completing an electronic application. Applicants seekingVeteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate ofRelease or Discharge from Active Duty with your application duringthe process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates aresubject to criminal and sex offender background checks. NorthCarolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federallaw requires all employers to verify the identity and employmenteligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity andAffirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employmentwill be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&TState University on the basis of race, religion, color, nationalorigin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, politicalaffiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexualidentity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employeesinclude the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, LifeInsurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C.A&T employees are generally required to reside in NorthCarolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned dutystation.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

1. * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position forwhich you are applying.
   • NCA&T Website
   • UNC System Job Board
   • Indeed.com
   • NCA&T Employee
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
   • Other_____________
2. If you selected "Other" please provide the name of the resourcehere.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Research Statement
5. Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
6. Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
7. Ph.D. - Copy of transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Reference 1
2. Letter of Reference 2
3. Letter of Reference 3
4. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty(DD-214)
5. Other Document
6. Statement of Leadership and Management Philosophy