Associate Professor/ Chairperson of Economics

The Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina A&T State University seeks a dynamic and innovative Chairperson for the Department of Economics who possesses a strong record of scholarship, teaching, and service, along with demonstrated leadership experience in higher education. The successful candidate will exhibit a strong commitment to fostering excellence in research, teaching, and service and possess a clear vision for advancing the educational, research, and community engagement efforts of the department.

This is a 12-month administrative position with a tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The preferred start date is July 2025.

Reporting directly to the Dean of the Deese College, the Department Chair is expected to provide strategic and operational leadership for the department while fostering a collaborative and collegial environment. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

The ideal candidate will bring a distinguished record of scholarship and research, a commitment to academic excellence, and an ability to cultivate and sustain an inclusive and collaborative departmental culture. Experience with securing external funding and familiarity with accreditation processes, particularly AACSB, is highly desirable.

This position is an excellent opportunity for a visionary leader to shape and expand the impact of the Department of Economics at North Carolina A&T State University.

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 Department of Economics is one of five academic departments within the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina A&T State University. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, NCATSU is a public, doctoral/research-intensive, 1890 land-grant university dedicated to outstanding teaching and learning, cutting-edge research, and impactful community engagement and public service.

The Department of Economics offers three Bachelor of Science (BS) degree programs:
Economics (General)
Economics (Business)
Economics (Law).

Among these, the General concentration is the most popular, providing a versatile foundation for diverse career paths.

Aligned with the mission of the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics, the Department of Economics is committed to preparing highly skilled and globally competitive graduates in the field of Economics. This mission is achieved through high-quality teaching delivered by faculty actively engaged in relevant, contemporary research.

We are dedicated to excellence in all aspects of our work, fostering an environment that encourages the mastery of knowledge, development of critical skills, and preparation for success in professional careers and advanced studies. Additionally, we aim to cultivate graduates who exemplify good citizenship and thrive in a culturally diverse and technologically advanced global society.

Earned doctorate in Economics or closely related field. A minimum of six years of demonstrated excellence in teaching.

The Chairperson should be an open and effective communicator, with an ability to build cooperation and consensus. The candidate's academic credentials should provide evidence of an ability to work effectively and collaboratively with the faculty and administration of the College and University, and other constituent groups and partners both within and outside the University.

The Chairperson must have a continuous commitment to student success, faculty scholarship and research.

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. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

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