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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Associate Dean for Research and Academic Operations

🇺🇸 Greensboro, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Other 🗓️ March 31st, 2026

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North Carolina A&T State University is hiring an Associate Dean for Research and Academic Operations for its Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics. The Associate Dean will provide strategic leadership in advancing research, managing academic operations, supporting faculty development, and maintaining AACSB accreditation standards while fostering continuous improvement aligned with university priorities.

Highlights
  • Provide strategic oversight of research advancement, academic operations, faculty development, and accreditation activities.
  • Continuously publish in peer-reviewed journals and deliver high-quality undergraduate and MBA courses both on campus and online.
  • Engage actively in service to the Department, College, University, community, and profession, and support grant and external funding opportunities.
  • Requires a terminal degree appropriate for appointment at Associate Professor level or higher in the College's academic departments.
  • Preferred terminal degree from an AACSB-accredited institution with experience in accreditation standards, assessment, and promoting research integration.
  • Work with offices of sponsored programs, Division of Research, and external non-academic partners on research-related initiatives.
  • Employment is a full-time, permanent, exempt position with 40 hours per week and an optional tenure track.
  • Salary is commensurate with education and experience, with benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, and various employee discounts.
  • Part of a leadership team including the Dean, Assistant Deans, academic Chairpersons, and administrative staff within the College of Business and Economics.
  • Faculty serves approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students across five academic departments and offers MBA and Master of Accountancy degrees.

Associate Dean for Research and Academic Operations Full Description

Associate Dean for Research and Academic Operations
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 Employees
  • Community Service Leave
  • Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
  • NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
  • Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Campus Recreation Center Discount
  • University Bookstore Discount

Posting Details
 Classification Information 
Classification Type  | EHRA
 
Position Overview 
Primary Purpose of Position  | The Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina A&T State University invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Dean for Research and Academic Operations. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Associate Dean serves as a senior member of the College’s leadership team and provides strategic oversight of research advancement, academic operations, faculty development, and accreditation activities. The Associate Dean plays a critical role in strengthening the College’s research profile, supporting faculty excellence, advancing continuous improvement processes, and ensuring alignment with AACSB accreditation standards and University priorities.

The Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina A&T State University has proudly maintained AACSB accreditation since 1979. The Accounting accreditation has been in place since 1986. The most recent reaffirmation of accreditation occurred in 2021. The leadership team for the Deese College includes the Dean, Associate Dean of Research and Academic Operations, Assistant Dean of Student Success and Programming, Assistant Dean/MBA Director, Director of the Transportation Institute, External Relations Manager, five academic Chairpersons, and four administrative/technical services staff.

The faculty member will be responsible for continuously publishing in high-quality peer reviewed journals while developing and delivering high-quality course content in a business discipline at the undergraduate and MBA levels both on campus and online. In addition to carrying out impactful teaching and research, faculty members are expected to actively engage in service to the Department, College, University, community, and profession. Faculty is expected to engage with external partners and support grant and external funding opportunities.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit 
The Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics is one of eleven academic units at the University. Located in Greensboro, NC, North Carolina A&T State University is a public, doctoral/research, 1890 land-grant university committed to exemplary teaching and learning, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and public service.

The Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics has five academic departments—Accounting and Finance; Business Information Systems and Analytics; Economics; Management; and Marketing and Supply Chain Management, and currently enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The College offers both a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Accountancy (MACC) degrees. The business and accounting programs are both accredited by AACSB International—the business programs since 1979 and the accounting program since 1986. The most recent reaffirmation of accreditation occurred in 2021. A faculty of over 75 (70 tenured or tenure-track) teach in the academic departments, providing quality teaching and learning supported by relevant research and service.

Vision Statement
Our vision is to be a national leader in global business education that transforms students’ lives.

Minimum Requirements
The position requires a terminal degree in field appropriate for the college and professional accomplishments appropriate for an appointment at the level of Associate Professor or higher in one of the academic departments in the College of Business and Economics.

Applicants should also possess leadership, communication, teamwork, and other skills consistent with the responsibilities of the position.

Candidate must also have a strong record in teaching, research and service.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education  | Terminal degree from an AACSB-accredited institution is preferred.
Experience with accreditation standards and assessment.
Proven ability to foster undergraduate research initiatives and promote research integration with teaching and service.
Experience in working with an office of sponsored programs and the Division of Research on programmatic activities.
Experience in engaging with non-academic entities on research-related opportunities.
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  | Associate Dean for Research and Academic Operations
Position Number  | 000942
Recruitment Salary Range  | Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA  | Exempt
Appointment Type  | Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track  | Optional
FTE  | 40 hours/week, 12 months
If Time Limited, Appointment Length  |
Organizational Division  | Associate Dean's Office
Organizational Location  | College of Business & Economics
Organizational Unit  | Associate Dean's Office
 Posting Detail Information 
Posting Number  | EPA3026
Open Date  | 03/30/2026
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled  | 04/17/2026
Open Until Filled  | No
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  | 04/13/2026
Date Position Available  | July 1, 2026
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 Employees Community Service Leave Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount

Quick Link  | https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/40001
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
  1. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
  2. Research Statement
  3. Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
  4. Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
  5. Ph.D. - Copy of transcripts
  6. Other Degree - Copy of transcripts
  7. Terminal Degree - Copy of transcripts
  8. Statement of Leadership and Management Philosophy
Contact Division of Human Resources
 Phone: (336) 334-7862
 Fax: (336) 285-2799
 Email: hr@ncat.edu