Professor/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

Professor/Chair, Electrical & Computer Engineering

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering ( ECEN ) serves as the academic leader and chief administrative officer of the department. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Engineering, the Chair leads faculty and staff to advance the department’s research, teaching, ABET accreditation, and service missions. Key responsibilities include strategic budget management, faculty recruitment and mentoring, curriculum advancement, and cultivation of corporate, donor, and alumni partnerships. The Chair fosters an environment of research excellence aligned with strategic college clusters while ensuring graduate competitiveness.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a public land-grant, high research activity university enrolling 15,275 students. The College of Engineering, with approximately 2,700 students, offers EAC ABET -accredited undergraduate programs, 9 Master’s programs, and 6 Doctoral programs. The COE’s 5 core research clusters are Autonomous Systems, Cybersecurity and Resilience, Energy and Sustainability, Healthcare Applications, and Complex Systems and Networks. Additional information about the College and the University can be found at www.ncat.edu/coe.

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECEN)

is one of the largest departments in the College of Engineering, with approximately 500 students enrolled across four degree programs: B.S. in Electrical Engineering, B.S. in Computer Engineering, M.S. in Electrical Engineering, and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. The department is supported by five permanent full-time professional staff and 21 full-time faculty members.

• Degree: 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 appointment at the rank of Full Professor.
• Experience: A minimum of six years of demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly activities consistent with eligibility for appointment as a Full Professor.
• Administrative & Leadership Capabilities: Relevant administrative experience, with proven abilities in leading, supporting, and unifying collaborative teams to accomplish complex tasks on time and within budget.
• Scholarly Record: A strong track record of scholarly publications and sustained extramural research funding.
• Interpersonal & Service Orientation: A service-oriented approach with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to motivate and empower faculty, staff, and students toward shared departmental goals.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Program Growth & Strategic Partnerships: Demonstrated success in expanding engineering programs—particularly doctoral programming—and a proven track record of cultivating win-win partnerships across academia, industry, and community stakeholders.
• Research & Grant Management: A robust, active research portfolio in an electrical or computer engineering discipline, paired with demonstrated success in grant management and extramural funding acquisition.
• Curriculum Innovation: Experience in designing and implementing innovative curricula that integrate learning, discovery, and student engagement.
• Inclusive Excellence: A strong, demonstrated commitment to advancing the academic and professional success of historically underrepresented populations in engineering and fostering an inclusive departmental culture.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to motivating faculty, staff, and students toward shared institutional goals.
• Licensure: A Professional Engineering (PE) License is preferred, though not required.

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. 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 Number

EPA3193

Open Date

09/04/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings

Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available

July 1, 2027

Contact Division of Human Resources

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