Associate Professor or Professor and Director of CEPDAM

Primary Purpose of Position

N.C. A&T announces the national search for a Director of the Center of Excellence in Product Design and Advanced Manufacturing in the Division of Academic Affairs. The director will hold a faculty appointment at the associate professor or professor rank in a College or School most related to their academic and scholarly background.

As Center Director, the reporting line will be to the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. The Center Director will take overall responsibility for all administrative and manufacturing related functions in the interdisciplinary center involving more than 25 faculty members from various disciplines. In this position, the Director will set policies, create and maintain budgets, and supervise the development, operation and maintenance of facilities. The Director will lead the research and development efforts around innovative and intelligent manufacturing methods, robotics and automation, lightweight materials technologies and applications, process and systems improvement, and direct digital technologies. In addition, the Center Director will be responsible for workforce development and manufacturing-related STEM education cultivating knowledgeable, skilled people for the future of North Carolina and U.S. manufacturing. The Center Director will work closely with local area community colleges and high schools to create awareness about advanced manufacturing.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Center of Excellence in Product Design and Advanced Manufacturing is one of three interdisciplinary centers at North Carolina A&T State University. Its mission is to provide a “one-stop-shop” approach for design, development, prototype manufacturing, using innovative and cost-effective manufacturing methods with emphasis on smart and digital manufacturing, discovery and development of high-performance lightweight materials using innovative processing, testing, characterization and modeling of future high-performance materials and to educate, train, and connect the manufacturing workforce.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD degree in engineering/technology or related field with minimum of ten years or more industrial/academic/government research experience in the field of manufacturing.
• A proven track record of successfully leading research programs and securing external funding
• Prior Administrative/Leadership experience preferred
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in project management
• Experience in building collaborative teams
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with experience managing cross-disciplinary teams.

Position Information

• Working Title: Associate Professor or Professor and Director of CEPDAM
• Position Number: 000970
• Recruitment Salary Range: commensurate with education and experience
• FLSA: Exempt
• Appointment Type: Permanent - Full-time
• Tenure Track: No
• FTE: 40 hours/week, 12 months
• Organizational Division: Office of the Provost
• Organizational Location: Provost/VC for Acad Aff
• Organizational Unit: Office of the Provost

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: EPA2692
• Open Date: 05/22/2025
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period: 06/20/2025
• Date Position Available: August 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.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest
• Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
• Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
• Ph.D. - Copy of transcripts
• Statement of Leadership and Management Philosophy

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