The College of Engineering (COE) at North Carolina A&T State University (www.ncat.edu/coe) invites applications and nominations for the Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Action (RSA).  This individual provides coordination and support for the College of Engineering’s research enterprise, with an emphasis on further enhancing the strength, relevance, and potency of the College’s research portfolio. This is achieved by enabling research collaborations through coordination with the faculty of the 7 departments and multiple research centers of the College.  This is a leadership position, where the Associate Dean will report to the Dean.

The overall responsibilities of the position include identifying new opportunities, promoting strategic partnerships (both within and outside of N.C. A&T); and ensuring the necessary College-wide practices and systems of support for the scholarly work of faculty and their teams. The Associate Dean for RSA is expected to strengthen the College’s research deliverables in alignment with the cross-departmental focus areas of Cybersecurity and Network Operations; Energy and Sustainability; Healthcare Applications; Aerospace and Transportation Systems; and Multi-scale Materials Development & Analysis.  The successful candidate must have a strong record of successful research leadership, collaboration experience across disciplines, and strong administrative and interpersonal skills.  

The Associate Dean for  RSA has responsibility for the development of a vibrant and effective world-class research environment in the College; and is well-informed on the strategic priorities of key federal agencies (e.g., DARPA, DOE, NASA, etc..).  The successful candidate’s leadership will ensure that faculty and staff submit competitive research and contractual proposals.  S/he will liaise with funding agencies, government representatives, and potential partner institutions and corporations to promote the College and its initiatives; and facilitate innovative, multi-disciplinary efforts, and collaboration in scholarly activities for the College.  Additionally it is important that this individual serves as an advocate for the faculty and the College with the Vice Chancellor of the Division of Research and Economic Development at N.C. A&T.

Additionally the Associate Dean for RSA will ensure that a strong and effective research environment is in place in the College with excellent processes to support faculty and staff including training, mentoring, and pre and post award support.  S/he also applies knowledge and experience in strategic planning and implementation to support the impact and knowledge exchange goals of the College. 

For additional information, interested applicants are encouraged to visit:  https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/11994