Associate Dean of Research and Innovation

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Position Overview

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical (A&T) StateUniversity invites applications and nominations for the position ofAssociate Dean of Research and Innovation ( ADRI ). The ADRIreports to the Dean of the Hairston College of Health and HumanSciences ( HCHHS ) and is a member of the College of Health andHuman Sciences Leadership Team. The ADRI is responsible fordeveloping and implementing the vision, plan, and policies to guidethe college’s research goals and outcomes, and for leading allaspects of the college’s research agenda, including infrastructureand operations. The ADRI is expected to work closely andcollaboratively with faculty, department Chairs, and staff.

The Associate Dean will provide leadership to the research andinnovation arm of the college and is responsible for increasingsponsored research; supporting HCHHS investigators; facilitatingdevelopment and implementation of multidisciplinary projects;seeking out new sources of funding; connecting the departments andthe School of Nursing in innovative and creative ways for successin the research funding space; and, overseeing the ethical,informed and safe conduct of research.

The ADRI will have academic and scientific experience in conductingand managing research programs; securing external funding;familiarity with federal grant finance and compliance issues;experience evaluating research proposals; and, will possess theleadership qualities and abilities needed to support the collegeachieve its vision of being internationally acclaimed for itsinterdisciplinary and innovative research.

Specific responsibilities of the ADRI include: developing andfaculty research mentoring initiatives (especially junior faculty);providing leadership and oversight for the research enrichment activities; assisting faculty with overseeing their researchbudgets and programs; evaluating research center opportunities; fostering collaborative, interdisciplinary research betweendepartments and between the School of Nursing and other academicunits at NC A&T; working with the Division of Research ( DOR )on all aspects of research administration including compliance andfinancial issues; working with the grant administrator to supportproposal development and post-award grant management.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina A & T State University is a public land granthigh research institution that is committed to teaching andlearning, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagementand public service. As the largest HBCU in the nation, ourenrollment is over 13,487 students and our workforce includes over2,000 employees. North Carolina A&T State University offersover 90-degree programs at the bachelors, master’s, and doctorallevels through eight academic colleges. The University is one ofthe sixteen constituent units of the University of North Carolina (UNC ) and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges andSchools ( SACS ). The strategic vision, preeminence 2023, focusesthe University on interdisciplinary scholarly activities in alearner-centered environment.

The John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and HumanSciences ( HCHHS ) comprises six departments and The Department ofPopulation Health Management & Policy. The HCHHS offers thefollowing undergraduate degree programs; Communication Sciences andDisorders, Health Services Management, Kinesiology, Nursing,Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. At the graduate level,HCHHS offers four graduate degree programs including the Masters inPhysician Assistant Studies (PA program), Master of Social Work (MSW ), Master of Science in Health Psychology and PhD in SocialWork, PhD in Applied Psychology, and Doctor of Nurse Practice ( DNP). The HCHHS is also home to the Center of Excellence inIntegrative Health Disparities and Equity Research ( CIHDER ), ahub for multidisciplinary research and community engagement effortsto alleviate health inequities.

The HCHHS capitalizes on the synergistic relationships betweenthese departments to develop advanced academic programming. Throughinnovative programs and high impact and student-centered pedagogy,faculty in the college foster an inter-professional learningenvironment for undergraduate and graduate students. Faculty alsoengage in scholarly and service activities at the department,school, college, university, and community levels, and withinprofessional organizations. Consistent with this mission, thecollege welcomes applicants representing the full uniqueness ofintellectual perspectives, research agendas, life experiences,social-demographic, and political-cultural-backgrounds.

Minimum Requirements

Earned doctorate with five years of experience in fundedresearch.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,Education

The preferred candidate will have an earned doctorate (preferablyPh.D.) in an area aligned with the departments within the HCHHS,experience with managing large research programs, externally fundedresearch, and administrative leadership experience in a researchenvironment. In addition, the candidate should have demonstratedsuccess as an administrator and fiscal manager, a record of successin procuring and managing sponsored research programs, andexperience in research policy formation, compliance, and operation.The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to workcollaboratively with various internal and external constituencies,promote interdisciplinary research, and work with a culturallyunique population. The successful candidate must also have theability to develop the college’s research infrastructure, includinga focus on faculty research training.

Required License or Certification

N/A

Work Arrangement

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have acritical job requirement that requires dedicated office spaceon-site)

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 North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned dutystation.

Position Information

Working Title: Associate Dean of Research and Innovation

Position Number:

Recruitment Salary Range: $145,871 - $162,949

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Permanent – Full-time

Tenure Track: Optional

FTE: 40 hours/week, 12 months

Organizational Division

College of Health and Human Sciences

Organizational Location

College of Health and Human Sciences

Organizational Unit

College of Health and Human Sciences

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: EPA3152

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 received bythis date will receive full consideration, applications receivedafter this date may receive consideration depending on the statusof the search

Date Position Available: January 2026

Employment Eligibility & Equal Opportunity Statement

Final candidates aresubject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federallaw requires all employers to verify the identity and employmenteligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity andAffirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employmentwill be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, nationalorigin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, politicalaffiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexualidentity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employeesinclude 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