Associate Dean and Director of the North Carolina Agricultural Research Service

Posting Number : PG194142EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title :

Associate Dean and Director of the North Carolina Agricultural Research Service

Anticipated Hiring Range :

Commensurate with Credentials, Experience, and Qualifications

Work Schedule :

Mon - Fri, 8-5 pm; requires working outside of normal business hours on regular basis.

Job Location : Raleigh, NC

Department :

Administration - Research Services

About the Department :

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) fulfills its land-grant mission to educate students through its Office of Academic Programs, seeks new knowledge through the North Carolina Agricultural Research Service (NCARS), and extends educational programs throughout the state through NC State University Cooperative Extension Service. These teaching, research, and extension functions are integrated within the College’s twelve departments.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at NC State leads partnership-driven discovery, learning, and engagement. We prepare students, create, and apply unbiased knowledge through advances in science and technology, and drive economic development to improve the quality of life in North Carolina, our nation, and the world. We fulfill the land-grant mission by embracing an interdisciplinary approach to achieve new scientific breakthroughs that translate into discoveries and meet grand challenges involving food, farming, fiber, feed, families, health, energy, water, and the environment. CALS is also a research and development hub for the state’s life sciences and biotech industries and a driver of prosperity for North Carolina agribusiness.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits :

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.

What we offer :

• Medical , Dental , and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

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Essential Job Duties :

As the CALS Associate Dean for Research and Director of the North Carolina Agricultural Research Service (NCARS), the individual in this position is responsible for the leadership and administration of the research programs in CALS. NCARS manages over $122 million annually in contracts and grants from a comprehensive portfolio of state, federal, private, and endowment sources, making it a large and complex organization central to CALS’s mission.

This leadership position provides a platform to redefine the role of a land-grant university in modern society and to demonstrate the real-world value of agriculture and life science research at NC State University. This individual reports to the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and will work closely with the Associate Deans and Directors of Academic Programs and NC State Cooperative Extension, department heads, faculty, staff, students, research station superintendents, personnel in the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS), and representatives of agriculture and the life sciences industries.

This position will be instrumental in spearheading transformative initiatives, including 22 centers, programs, and institutes. These currently include the NC Plant Sciences Initiative, the NC Food Animal Initiative, the NC Food Innovation Lab, the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein, the National IR-4 Project, the Genome Editing Center, the Center for Environmental Farming Systems, the Center of Excellence for Regulatory Science in Agriculture, Plants for Human Health Institute, and a number of other centers and service laboratories.

The Associate Dean for Research will drive the future of research within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences by strategically developing infrastructure, empowering faculty, and cultivating a vibrant culture of innovation. A core strategic function of this role is funding acquisition. This demands a sharp, dedicated, and creative thinker to develop, facilitate, and obtain new revenue streams through grants, appropriations, public / private partnerships, and other resources that will significantly enhance the work of the CALS research program. This individual will be a visionary leader who will elevate CALS’s research impact across all aspects of fundamental and applied life sciences by leveraging existing strengths, strategically addressing weaknesses, and forging high-performing interdisciplinary teams to lead in an increasingly complex and interconnected scientific world.

Furthermore, this individual will be a key advocate and influential voice for NC State CALS at the state, federal, and international levels, actively engaging with funding landscapes, public and private partnerships, and policy organizations to secure vital research support and shape the national agricultural research agenda. Cultivating strong stakeholder relations is equally strategic. NCARS interfaces with over 80 active commodity organizations, agricultural advocacy organizations such as NC Farm Bureau, NC State Grange, NC Biotechnology Center, NCDA&CS, and a variety of agricultural and life science companies. NCARS also has a close working relationship with the School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at NC A&T State University.

A critical component of this position includes nurturing relationships with commodity groups and their national checkoff organizations, which have historically provided substantial funding to NC State research. The role also involves engaging with associations that advocate for NC State funding at the federal level. A critical aspect of these relationships is an understanding of the intertwined nature of basic science and applied research as sources of new knowledge that Extension partners communicate to external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have :

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Minimum Education and Experience :

Other Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Required License(s) or Certification(s) :

Valid NC Driver's License required :

Yes

Commercial Driver's License required :

No

Job Open Date : 06 / 09 / 2025

Anticipated Close Date :

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Please attach a Cover Letter, C.V. / Resume, and Contact Information for 3 References. Applications will be considered until a finalist is identified.

Position Number : 00001730

Position Type : EPS / SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours / week) :

1.00

Appointment : 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather :

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events :

Mandatory - Medical Emergencies

Department ID :

110301 - Administration - Research Services

EEO :

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