Dean, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

MANRRS JOB HUB North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Posted on February 10, 2026

For full consideration, please apply by March 11, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration. The position will remain open until filled, and applications may be considered after the priority date. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for a nationally respected, research‑intensive leader to shape the future of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) at North Carolina A&T State University, the nation’s largest HBCU and a top‑flight doctoral research institution.

As a flagship land‑grant college central to the University’s Preeminence 2030 agenda, CAES is poised for significant expansion in research activity, doctoral education, innovation, and statewide engagement.

• Flagship College at the forefront of N.C. A&T’s land‑grant mission and Preeminence 2030 research growth strategy.
• Leadership of one of the largest and most nationally significant colleges of agriculture among 1890 land‑grant universities, and the nation’s leading producer of African Americans earning degrees in agriculture.
• Major research environment with $147 million annually in sponsored research funding.
• Stewardship of a complex, well‑resourced enterprise with an annual budget of approximately $50.7 million.
• Thriving academic portfolio of four departments and more than 28 undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Experience‑rich research infrastructure, including a 581‑acre University Farm and Cooperative Extension.
• Statewide engagement mission and external leadership platform for the Dean as CAES’s chief ambassador.
• Visionary Chancellor and Provost who view this deanship as one of the University’s most consequential leadership roles.

Opportunities and Expectations for Leadership

• Develop and advance a strategic vision for the future of the College.
• Facilitate growth in research and scholarship.
• Support a culture of student success.
• Recruit and retain high‑quality faculty and staff and lead through change.
• Champion a welcoming climate for all.
• Strengthen fundraising, alumni and corporate engagement, and enhance visibility for the College.

For a complete list of expectations and responsibilities, see the Leadership Profile and Preeminence 2030:
North Carolina A&T Blueprint.

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal degree from an accredited institution suitable for full‑professor rank; significant leadership experience outside academia acceptable if demonstrating commitment to higher education.
• Ph.D. in agriculture, environmental sciences, or related discipline.
• At least three years of significant senior leadership and administrative experience.
• Experience as chief officer (e.g., dean, chair), president, or similarly ranked senior management position.
• Evidence of working with agricultural extension.
• Excellent budget management skills.
• Successful record of fundraising.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience and knowledge of holistic student success.
• Demonstrated success in extramural research funding, high‑quality education and curriculum design.
• Evidence of formal leadership development.
• Strong record of effective organization and administration skills.
• Evidence of working across disciplines outside of agriculture and environmental sciences.
• Commitment to student learning and a culture that values diversity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of academic leadership and administrative experience.
• Strong record as a visionary, dynamic and collaborative leader.
• Evidence of positioning the University’s assets and capabilities to advance the College, expand research, and elevate student success using an evidence‑based, data‑informed approach.
• Skills and knowledge related to partnering with University Advancement.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and should include a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Cover letters should not exceed two pages. All applications are treated confidentially.

To apply, please use the following link:
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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.

Employment type: Full‑time