NC State’s Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) has a reputation for excellence and is currently ranked 4th among biological engineering programs across the nation according to US News & World Report. The Department educates students to tackle the grand challenges of engineering in the 21st century, develops cutting-edge research programs to spark advances in engineering a sustainable future, and collaborates with stakeholders to extend research-based knowledge with extension and outreach activities. We do this while maintaining a strong community environment where faculty and staff truly engage with undergraduate and graduate students. The department is administratively located in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, with the teaching program jointly administered with the College of Engineering.

The department provides engineering leadership in the development and dissemination of knowledge related to the efficient utilization of biological and agricultural systems and the preservation, restoration and management of natural resources. We offer two four-year bachelor’s degree programs, biological engineering and biological and agricultural engineering technology, graduate programs with Master of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees, and certificate graduate programs. Our undergraduate program is ranked #7 and our graduate program is ranked #3, according to US News and World Report. The Department offers an impactful student-to-faculty ratio of less than 10:1, a highly engaged network of alumni, meaningful undergraduate research opportunities, connected and involved departmental student organizations, and outstanding rates of job placement. The Department is also pioneering research, education, and Extension in data science and robotics, including leading the NC State Agricultural Data Science Certificate program.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at North Carolina State University (NCSU) invites applications for the position of Head of the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering. The Head of the Department must provide visionary leadership and effective management to academic, research, and extension programs in a dynamic department with a strong reputation for excellence. The Head also has a key role in the recruitment and development of faculty and staff, oversees the planning and evaluation of the Department’s programs, and is responsible for allocation and accountability of departmental budgetary matters. This position is expected to promote collaborations and partnerships with other University departments as well as state, national, and international agencies. The Head must be a strong advocate for the Department, the College, the University, and the profession. Because CALS is the primary extension arm of NC State Land Grant College, the department head is also expected to foster strong connections with local communities and industry to ensure the research and extension programs are addressing critical needs of North Carolina and in order to guide the growth and advancement of our teaching programs to best prepare students for the workforce. This position is 100% administrative but with the flexibility to accommodate some research, teaching, or extension activity.

NC State University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their experience, research, teaching, and/or service, to the excellence of the academic community.

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