Strategic Chair, Electrical & Computer Engineering

Ieee Ru Sb; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Engineering invites applications for the Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECEN). The Chair leads with about 65% administrative duties, 20% research, and 15% teaching, guiding development, faculty recruitment, and accreditation efforts in a large, multidisciplinary department.

The successful candidate will drive strategic planning, curriculum innovation, and external partnerships while advancing

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.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred but not required.

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

Strategic leadership

Interpersonal skills

Administrative leadership

Faculty mentorship

Industry and community engagement

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Job description

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Engineering invites applications for the Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECEN). The Chair leads with about 65% administrative duties, 20% research, and 15% teaching, guiding development, faculty recruitment, and accreditation efforts in a large, multidisciplinary department.

The successful candidate will drive strategic planning, curriculum innovation, and external partnerships while advancing