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Department/Program Overview:
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State
University, a constituent institution of the
University of North Carolina, is a public,
land-grant, high research activity university
committed to fulfilling its fundamental purposes
through exemplary undergraduate and graduate
instruction, scholarly and creative research,
and effective public service. The university
offers degree programs at the baccalaureate,
masters and doctoral levels with emphasis on
agriculture, business, engineering, science, and
technology. The University has also established
a Research-Industrial Park, called the Gateway
University Research Park with the University of
North Carolina at Greensboro to foster
technology transfer and promote economic
development in the region.
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State
University is moving towards eminence as an
interdisciplinary-centered university, building
on its advantages in engineering, technology,
and business; a strong civil rights legacy; and
status as an 1890 land-grant institution. The
challenges of preparing our students to meet the
complex needs of the global society necessitate
that their educational experiences be global in
nature and interdisciplinary in focus. The
commitment to excellence and the unique NCA&TSU
legacy of nurturing the individual student
remain strong.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic
Affairs reports directly to the Chancellor and
serves as a key member of the Chancellor’s
cabinet. The Provost must work closely and
cooperatively with the Vice Chancellor for
Research to maintain and enhance the Carnegie
High Research classification. Reporting to
Provost are the Deans of the Colleges of
Engineering and Arts and Sciences, the Schools
of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences,
Business and Economics, Technology, Nursing,
Education, and Graduate Studies. Additional
reports include the Deans of University Studies
and Library Services as well as the Director for
the Institute of Public Health.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess a terminal
earned doctoral degree and have a distinguished
record of progressive accomplishment and a
proven record in leadership, management, and
resource development at a technological
university or a major research university.
Candidate will have strong strategic vision, a
drive for excellence, and will utilize
innovative methods to implement the vision. We
are seeking a nationally recognized educational
leader who can serve as an ambassador for A&T,
who will be well respected within A&T, the
community-at-large, the state, the nation and
the international arena. He or she will be
dedicated to preserving and building upon the
strong heritage and traditions, while remaining
open to innovation and change.
We are seeking a consensus builder and change
agent who is decisive and bold and a leader who
demonstrates grace under pressure. He or she
will be an engaging professional who is
trustworthy, courageous and sincere with strong
moral character.
Application Procedure:
Qualified candidates should send a letter of
interest, completed NC A&T application
Administrative and Faculty Employment
Application,
current resume, and the names of three
references with complete contact information,
including e-mail address, to:
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
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Office of Human Resources
North Carolina A&T State University
1020 East Wendover Avenue, Suite 101
Greensboro, NC 27411
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Deadline for accepting applications: Review
of applications begin
August 31, 2008, applications will be accepted
until the position is filled.
Position Available: January 1, 2009
N.C.
A&T COMPLIES WITH THE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND
CONTROL ACT OF 1985. WE HIRE ONLY UNITED STATES
CITIZENS AND LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED Foreign
Nationals. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYABILITY AND IDENTITY
BASED ON THE LAW.
A criminal conviction check will be required
for any applicant who is selected as a finalist
for a position. A criminal record does not
necessarily eliminate you from employment with
the University. Each conviction will be reviewed
with respect to the offense, circumstances,
seriousness, and the position for which you
apply.
North Carolina A&T State University is a
land-grant doctoral/research intensive
institution and AA/EEO employer |
