Assistant​/Associate Professor of Automotive Engineering Technology

Position: Assistant / Associate Professor of Automotive Engineering Technology
The Department of Applied Engineering Technology (AET) in the College of Science and Technology at North Carolina A&T State University invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position in Automotive Technology, Automotive Engineering, or a closely related field, beginning August 2026. The position is anticipated at the Assistant Professor level; however, exceptionally qualified candidates may be considered for appointment at a higher rank.

We seek applicants who can establish a collaborative and innovative research program in areas such as electric and hybrid vehicle systems, artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles, advanced vehicle efficiency and sustainability, smart manufacturing, and human-machine interaction.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence and scholarly achievement. Responsibilities include teaching Applied Engineering Technology and Automotive/Motorsports Technology courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, developing new curricula, supervising student research, and contributing service to the University and broader community.

The ideal candidate will develop and maintain a productive, externally funded research program in automotive engineering and technology; publish peer-reviewed scholarship; and supervise graduate students in the Technology Management (M.S.) and Applied Science and Technology (Ph.D.) programs. Mentoring undergraduate researchers is also expected, as student research engagement is a key component of the AET curriculum.

Candidates whose teaching, research, and service contribute to the mission of the Applied Engineering Technology Department and align with the strategic priorities of the College of Science and Technology and the University are highly desirable. Active collaboration with colleagues across the sciences, mathematics, and technology disciplines is strongly encouraged.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

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 College of Science and Technology enrolls over 2290 students. It is a national leader that serves and engages the citizens of the state of North Carolina, the nation, and the world through preeminence in science and technology education, research, discovery, and innovation. The College houses the departments of Applied Engineering Technology, Biology, Built Environment, Chemistry, Computer Systems Technology, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, and the Ph.D. Program of Applied Science Technology.

The College is experiencing substantial growth in enrollment, faculty size, curricula, and research.

The Department of Applied Engineering Technology (AET) enrolls about 400 undergraduate and graduate majors. The Department offers five degree programs: a BS in Applied Engineering Technology, a BS in Automotive Engineering Technology, a BS in Computer Graphics Technology, a MS in Technology Management, and a PhD in Applied Science and Technology. Both undergraduate programs are approved by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).

The BS in Applied Engineering Technology is accredited by ABET. The Department of Applied Engineering Technology's mission is to educate students to become competent and confident leaders who excel in the global scientific community. Among its core values, the Department is committed to excellence, responsiveness, accountability, intellectual growth, technical expertise, and collaborative engagement.

Minimum Requirements

PhD in Automotive or Vehicle Engineering, Automotive or Vehicle…