Associate Dean for Undergraduate Student Affairs

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Student Affairs

Primary Purpose of Position:
This Associate Dean for Undergraduate Student Affairs position is a 12-month position that carries the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The Associate Dean will work both collaboratively and independently while reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. She/He will have leadership experience and demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects effectively and efficiently. She/He must be able to handle confidential information in the strictest manner, and deal with a unique population of students, faculty and staff.

The successful candidate must demonstrate energy, teamwork, cooperation, and genuine interest and commitment for improving academic achievement of students in the College. The duties and responsibilities for the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Student Affairs include but are not limited to: oversight of undergraduate curriculum planning, development and evaluation, and assessment of undergraduate programs; administration of academic advising and retention efforts;

management of student complaints and grade appeals; working with the Admissions Office in undergraduate recruitment and new student orientation; working closely with the Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness (OSPIE) for assessments and student learning outcomes; and the management and organization of student special events for the College. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, the position will assist departments in developing, implementing and evaluating undergraduate curricula, enhancing existing curricula, and creating initiatives that significantly improve both faculty and student quality in the College.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, working closely with the College's Professional Academic Advisor. The candidate is expected to provide University and College service as needed and conduct scholarly activities and any/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 faculty members. CAHSS houses the Departments of English, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, History and Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Visual and Performing Arts. The CAHSS Dean's Office has administrative oversight/responsibility for the six academic units and affiliated programs of the College, as well as for its faculty & staff.

With an award-winning faculty, intensive research programs, and community-focused initiatives, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation's largest historically black university with an enrollment of more than 15,000 students. NC A&T is an 1890 land-grant, doctoral higher research institution and one of 17 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina System. NC A&T has ranked third in the University of North Carolina System in sponsored research funding for more than a decade.

The university is a leading producer of change agents and global leaders for the careers of today and tomorrow in disciplines of science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), business, and the arts and humanities. NC A&T offers degree programs at the 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 in higher education, with requisite administrative/leadership responsibility.

Required License or Certification:
On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information:
Working Title
- Associate Dean for Undergraduate Student Affairs Position Number - 001464 Recruitment Salary Range - $93,242 - $126,552 FLSA
- Exempt Appointment Type
- Permanent
- Full-time Tenure Track
- Yes FTE - 40 hours/week, 12 months If Time Limited, Appointment Length Organizational Division
- Dean's Office
- College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Organizational Location
- College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Organizational Unit
- Dean's Office
- College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Posting Detail Information Posting Number - EPA
3151 Open Date - 07/30/2026 Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled Open Until Filled
- Yes Date Position Available - 09/15/2026 Special Instructions to Applicant
- 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…