Professor/Chair, Electrical & Computer Engineering

Please see Special Instructions for more details. 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 LeaveAetna – State Health Benefits of North CarolinaNCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more12 Paid HolidaysTeachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center DiscountUniversity Bookstore Discountand moreThis 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. Posting Details Classification Information Classification TypeEHRAPosition 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. Please apply only through the application link below; do not email applications: Do not apply on the NC A&T site. Use the link above. Inquiries and questions: Please send to NCATChairECEN@acesrch.com.Nominations and referrals: Please send the nominee's name, title, and contact information, if available, to nominations@acesrch.com.Primary Function of Organizational UnitNorth 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 EACABET-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.The 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.

Posting NumberEPA3193Open Date 09/04/2026 Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until FilledOpen Until FilledYesOpen 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 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 LeaveAetna – State Health Benefits of North CarolinaNCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more12 Paid HolidaysTeachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center DiscountUniversity Bookstore Discountand moreThis 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. Quick Link Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).*Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying. NCA&T WebsiteUNC System Job BoardIndeed.comNCA&T Employee Chronicle of Higher Education Inside Higher EdHigher Education Recruitment Consortium Other_____________If you selected "Other" please provide the name of the resource here.(Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Teaching Philosophy Research Statement Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts Ph. D. - Copy of transcripts Optional Documents Letter of Reference 1Letter of Reference 2Letter of Reference 3Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214) Other Document Statement of Leadership and Management Philosophy