Associate Professor/Professor and Director of the Center for Energy Research and Technology

The Center for Energy Research and Technology ( CERT) Director's primary responsibilities include developing the Center's overall research agenda; identifying potential new research topics and building teams to pursue research opportunities and prepare analytic papers and policy briefs; conducting original research; organizing issue-focused meetings, conferences, and other events to inform the academic and public community about the Center's research agenda and accomplishments; and, communicating research findings to a range of audiences toward shaping public policy. The Director shall be motivated yet flexible, diplomatic, creative, trustworthy, a good team player, and must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. The Director shall establish and sustain a strong externally funded research program in Architectural Engineering and produce an excellent record of scholarly publication; bring pedagogical skills to teach undergraduate and graduate courses; supervise MS and Ph.D. theses; and provide service to the university and its units, to the state and regional community, as well as to the appropriate professional organizations.

The CERT Director shall provide strategic and executive leadership of the Center and will report to the Chair of the Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering ( CAEE) Department. The Director is responsible for the administration and management of ongoing operations of CERT and its programs and resources; development and coordination of independent, interdisciplinary, and cooperative research programs; forecasting and identification of new potential lines of research in cooperation with industry and other research stakeholders; establishment of research priorities; oversight and management of the budget; formulation of long and short range plans for use of human and financial resources; development, maintenance, and improvement of critical laboratory facilities; generation of external grant and contract support to supplement the base budget of CERT; reporting of activities of CERT and the results of its research; promotion and maintenance of effective relations with the community and government; and maintenance of productive administrative relations at North Carolina A&T State University ( NCA& TSU) and with other units of the University of North Carolina system.

The CERT Director will teach undergraduate and graduate level courses; conduct research; advise, mentor, and recruit students; develop curriculum, conducting scholarly activities, and perform other activities as expected. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, engaging in accreditation procedures, program assessment, and service to the department, College, and University as needed.

Based on the qualifications and experience of the individual selected for this position, the position will be either a 9-month tenure track faculty position with a stipend or a 12-month administrative staff position.

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 Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University invites applications and nominations for this key leadership position. North Carolina A&T State University is a public land grant university that enrolls 13,487 students.

The College of Engineering ( COE), with over 2,324 students, has 5 Doctoral programs, 8 Masters of Science Degree programs, and EAC ABET accredited undergraduate programs in Architectural, Bio-, Biological, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a CAC ABET-accredited program Computer Science. The College's focus is on cultivating leaders who excel in academics, innovation, and research; where the 5 research cluster areas of the COE are Autonomous Systems, Cybersecurity and Resilience, Energy and Sustainability, Healthcare Applications and Complex Systems and Networks. The College welcomes team members who thrive in an environment that embraces diversity and inclusion within the student body, faculty, and staff. Additional information about the College and the University can be found at www.ncat.edu/coe.

The Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering ( CAEE) Department is responsible for implementing and assessing its programs in civil and architectural engineering. The CAEE department offers BS and MS programs. The CAEE department has approximately 367 undergraduate and graduate students. The CAEE department has 11 full-time faculty, 6 part-time faculty, and 2 staff members. For more information about the CAEE Department see: https://www.ncat.edu/coe/departments/caee/index.php.

The Center for Energy Research and Technology ( CERT) at North Carolina A&T State University

is an interdisciplinary energy research center, designed to foster collaborative research and development of new energy-related technologies; and to aid existing infrastructures in improving their energy utilization. Grounded in engineering and built-environment sciences, CERT focuses on basic and applied research, outreach, extension, and education activities relating to renewable energy, energy efficiency, alternative fuels and vehicle technologies, sustainable green building, and the environment.

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