Posting Details
Classification Information
Classification Type
EHRA
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
This Associate Dean for Undergraduate Student Affairs position is a12-month position that carries the rank of Associate Professor orProfessor. The Associate Dean will work both collaboratively andindependently while reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts,Humanities and Social Sciences. She/He will have leadershipexperience and demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projectseffectively and efficiently. She/He must be able to handleconfidential information in the strictest manner, and deal with aunique population of students, faculty and staff. The successfulcandidate must demonstrate energy, teamwork, cooperation, andgenuine interest and commitment for improving academic achievementof students in the College.
The duties and responsibilities for the Associate Dean forUndergraduate Student Affairs include but are not limited to:oversight of undergraduate curriculum planning, development andevaluation, and assessment of undergraduate programs;administration of academic advising and retention efforts;management of student complaints and grade appeals; working withthe Admissions Office in undergraduate recruitment and new studentorientation; working closely with the Office of Strategic Planningand Institutional Effectiveness ( OSPIE ) for assessments andstudent learning outcomes; and the management and organization ofstudent special events for the College.
Reporting to the Dean ofthe College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, the positionwill assist departments in developing, implementing and evaluatingundergraduate curricula, enhancing existing curricula, and creatinginitiatives that significantly improve both faculty and studentquality in the College. Other responsibilities include, but are notlimited to, working closely with the College’s ProfessionalAcademic Advisor. The candidate is expected to provide Universityand College service as needed and conduct scholarly activities andany/all other activities required for tenure.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences ( CAHSS )enrolls more than 2,000 students and has more than 200 facultymembers. CAHSS houses the Departments of English, Journalism andMass Communication, Liberal Studies, History and Political Science,Criminal Justice, and Visual and Performing Arts. The CAHSS Dean’sOffice has administrative oversight/responsibility for the sixacademic units and affiliated programs of the College, as well asfor its faculty & staff.
With an award-winning faculty, intensive research programs, andcommunity-focused initiatives, North Carolina Agricultural andTechnical State University is the nation’s largest historicallyblack university with an enrollment of more than 15.000 students.NC A&T is an 1890 land-grant, doctoral higher researchinstitution and one of 17 constituent institutions of theUniversity of North Carolina System.
NC A&T has ranked third in the University of North CarolinaSystem in sponsored research funding for more than a decade. Theuniversity is a leading producer of change agents and globalleaders for the careers of today and tomorrow in disciplines ofscience, technology, engineering, mathematics ( STEM ), business,and the arts and humanities. NC A&T offers degree programs atthe baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels.
Minimum Requirements
Ph.D. in a discipline/area of specialization suitable for a tenure-track appointment and at least ten years experience inhigher education, with requisite administrative/leadershipresponsibility.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,Education
The candidate should have experience in building and managingcomplex academic programs, curriculum design, accreditation andassessment, exceptional interpersonal skills, and an establishedrecord of scholarly achievement in his/her area of specialization.Additionally, the candidate should have excellent written andverbal communication skills and should be able to interface withstudents, faculty, staff and other administrative offices of theUniversity. The candidate should be able to work independently andalso be a successful team player in the unique setting that theCollege offers.
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and statepolicies.
On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have acritical job requirement that requires dedicated office spaceon-site)
Position Information
Working Title
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Student Affairs
Position Number
Recruitment Salary Range
$93,242 - $126,552
FLSA
Exempt
Appointment Type
Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track
Yes
FTE
40 hours/week, 12 months
Organizational Division
Dean's Office - College of Arts, Humanities, and SocialSciences
Organizational Location
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Organizational Unit
Dean's Office - College of Arts, Humanities, and SocialSciences
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
EPA3151
Open Date
07/30/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positionsremaining posted after this date are continuing to acceptapplications, but may close at any time. Applications receivedbythis date will receive full consideration, applications receivedafter this date may receive consideration depending upon the statusof the search
Date Position Available
09/15/2026
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, LifeInsurance 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
- and more
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C.A&T employees are generally required to reside in NorthCarolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
- Terminal Degree - Copy of transcripts
Optional Documents
- Teaching Philosophy
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty(DD-214)
- Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
- Ph.D. - Copy of transcripts