North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University · 1 day ago
Professor & Director AST Ph.D. Program
Greensboro, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expNorth Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is seeking a dynamic and innovative Director for the Applied Science and Technology Ph.D. Program. The successful candidate will lead graduate student recruitment, oversee admissions processes, and support faculty research while ensuring high-quality graduate course offerings.
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Responsibilities
Leading graduate student recruitment, admissions, and mentoring
Overseeing the admissions process in collaboration with participating departments
Promoting graduate student success and monitoring academic progress of all enrolled students
Communicating with students and faculty regarding student progress and academic matters
Administering qualifying and preliminary examinations
Collaborating with the Dean’s Office on graduate student funding proposals and requests
Ensuring high-quality graduate course offerings
Supporting AST faculty research, teaching, and service activities
Providing oversight and stewardship of the program’s administrative, financial, and academic operations
Engaging faculty in strategic planning, program assessment, and reporting
Serving as a liaison with the Graduate College
Supporting fundraising and teaching initiatives related to the program
Qualification
Required
PhD or equivalent terminal degree
Minimum of six years of demonstrated excellence in teaching and research activities consistent with eligibility for an appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor
Preferred
Some administrative experience relevant to the position
Service-oriented individual with excellent people skills and the ability to motivate faculty and staff toward shared goals
Benefits
Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
Community Service Leave
Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount
And more
Company
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a public, land-grant, doctoral higher research university.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (29)
2024 (11)
2023 (21)
2022 (5)
2021 (23)
2020 (13)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$67.22MKey Investors
North Carolina Department of Information TechnologyNational Institute of Food and AgricultureNational Institutes of Health
2024-06-18Grant· $0.3M
2024-05-17Grant· $0.6M
2023-09-07Grant· $5.8M
Leadership Team
J
Jinsheng Xu
Associate Professor
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