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North Carolina A&T State University

Associate Dean For Undergraduate Education and Academic Affairs

North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina, us, 27497


Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification TypeEHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The College of Science and Technology (CoST) at North Carolina A&T State University is seeking an experienced educator to serve as the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and Academic Affairs. This position will be at the rank of Associate Professor or higher. The position will begin in January 2025 at the latest.

The Associate Dean reports directly to the Dean. The Associate Dean will help advance the College's mission of integrating science and technology to advance knowledge and prepare the next generation of science and technology leaders. The College embraces the mission of the University as a land-grant doctoral research institution with a distinction in STEM by expanding new frontiers in science, creating novel technologies, developing innovative approaches to STEM teaching and learning, and formulating scientific and technological solutions that lead to transformative social and economic development.

The Associate Dean is a key member of the Dean's senior administrative team. The Associate Dean will assist the Dean in leading initiatives aimed at promoting academic excellence. The Associate Dean is expected to work closely with the department chairs, faculty, students, and staff on matters related to academic affairs, undergraduate education, and their interfaces with students. The Associate Dean will help oversee the academic operations of the college and provide leadership to support program and course development, program review, assessment and enhancement, and accreditation of programs by accrediting organizations such as ABET, ATMAE, and others. The Associate Dean will monitor faculty workload, oversee the faculty teaching evaluation process, and provide academic support and service to the faculty.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution, and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master's programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America's top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor's programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master's degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master's degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as "R2-High Research Activity" in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve "R1-Very High Research Activity" status. It also holds Carnegie's earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as "best for business" by the CNBC financial network.

The College of Science and Technology integrates science, mathematics, and technology to advance knowledge and prepare the next generation of science and technology leaders. The College embraces the mission of the University as a land-grant doctoral research institution with a distinction in STEM by expanding new frontiers in science, creating novel technologies, developing innovative approaches to STEM teaching and learning, and formulating scientific and technological solutions that lead to transformative social and economic development. The College houses the departments of Applied Engineering Technology, Biology, Built Environment, Chemistry, Computer Systems Technology, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, and the PhD Program of Applied Science Technology. The College is experiencing substantial growth in enrollment, faculty size, curricula, and research.

Minimum Requirements

PhD in a STEM discipline represented in the College or in a closely related field.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators - Curriculum development experience - Research experience

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 TitleAssociate Dean For Undergraduate Education and Academic Affairs

Position Number000819

Recruitment Salary RangeCommensurate with education and experience

FLSAExempt

Appointment TypePermanent - Full-time

Tenure TrackNo

FTE40 hours/week, 12 months

If Time Limited, Appointment Length

Organizational DivisionDean's Office - College of Science and Technology

Organizational LocationCollege of Science and Technology

Organizational UnitDean's Office - College of Science and Technology

Posting Detail Information

Posting NumberEPA2401

Open Date10/23/2024

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

Open Until FilledYes

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 AvailableJanuary 2025

Special Instructions to Applicant

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form . Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

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

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible EmployeesCommunity Service LeaveBlue Cross Blue Shield of NC - Health BenefitsNCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more12 Paid HolidaysTeachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Campus Recreation Center DiscountUniversity Bookstore Discountand more

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.

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