Chief Academic Officer for Arts and Humanities

2 weeks ago


Hammond, Indiana, United States Southeastern Louisiana University Full time
Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.

Southeastern Louisiana University is in search of an innovative, strategic, and transformative leader to take on the role of Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

As the leader of the largest college at Southeastern, encompassing a wide range of programs, the dean will craft a visionary plan, establish attainable objectives, and guide the college towards enhanced recognition both regionally and nationally.

With around 168 full-time faculty members and seven academic departments, the college provides undergraduate degree programs in various fields including Art, Communication, Criminal Justice, English, General Studies, History, Music, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre, and World Languages, alongside Master's programs in Applied Sociology, English, History, Music, Psychology, and Strategic Communication, catering to approximately 2,655 undergraduate and graduate students.


The dean functions as the chief academic officer of the college and reports directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

This role entails providing leadership and direction for the college and its diverse community of students, faculty, and staff, in collaboration with both the Provost and the President.

Key responsibilities include fostering an environment that promotes diversity and inclusion, excellence in teaching and research, program development, and active engagement within the college, across the university, and with the broader community.

Administratively reporting to the dean are the assistant dean, department heads of Communication and Media Studies, English and World Languages, History and Political Science, Music and Performing Arts, Psychology, Sociology and Criminal Justice, and Visual Art + Design; as well as directors of the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, the General Studies program, and the Center for Southeast Louisiana Studies.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in a discipline (or closely related area) offered by the college.
Demonstrated successful administrative experience in a college setting that includes the arts, humanities, and/or social sciences at the level of department head, assistant dean, dean, or other comparable administrative roles suitable for the college.
A record of teaching, scholarship, and service sufficient for appointment as full or associate professor at Southeastern in a discipline (or closely related area) offered by the college.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A record of teaching, scholarship, and service sufficient for appointment as full professor at Southeastern in a discipline (or closely related area) offered by the college.

Familiarity with the contributions and needs of the various disciplines within the college.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
Knowledge of relevant accreditation, curriculum, and program development processes applicable to the various disciplines within the college.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with department heads, faculty, staff, and other deans and administrators at all levels within the college and university.
Commitment to recruiting diverse and inclusive faculty, staff, and students.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Letter of application.
Detailed vita.
Copies of academic transcripts [Only an unofficial transcript for the highest degree is required at application. Official transcripts for all degrees will be required upon employment.]
Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references who can be contacted by Southeastern Louisiana University.

Search and selection subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors of the University of Louisiana System.

~Southeastern is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer~
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