DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Northwestern State University invites applications for the position of Dean for the Gallaspy Family College of Education and Human Development.
The University is seeking a dynamic visionary leader who promotes cultural competence, pedagogical innovation, undergraduate and graduate research, internationalization, career and internship development, and entrepreneurial spirit for the 12 month position. The Dean will serve under the University organizational structure of the President and Executive Vice President and Provost, and be responsible for the Gallaspy Family College of Education and Human Development. Schools and Departments within the College include: the School of Education, Health and Human Performance, Military Science, Psychology and Addiction Studies, and Social Work.

To apply: All applications must be received by October 18, 2024. The successful applicant will start duties on January 6, 2025. Application packet should be sent electronically to: vpaa@nsula.edu. Only complete applications will be reviewed and must include the following:
1.    Letter of application
2.    Educational Leadership Philosophy (1,000 word maximum)
3.     Vitae
4.    Official transcripts
5.    Five professional references with full contact information and a note indicating the nature of your professional working relationship with each
 

Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)

Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Student complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Student Advocacy and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu.  

In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Taylor Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email smithcr@nsula.edu.  For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

*Inquiries regarding employment application status should be emailed to 

apply@nsula.edu.

• Applicants for the position must hold an earned doctorate from an accredited institution of higher education in education and/or behavioral sciences and demonstrate an outstanding record as an educator and scholar. 
• Must qualify as a member of the Graduate Faculty. 
• Applicants must have demonstrated significant administrative experience in a college or university at the level of academic department head or above or its equivalent and demonstrated the ability to build consensus among colleagues. 
• The candidate must have experience with accreditation at the College and University level.

• Maintain and enhance the quality of the College in support of accreditation efforts;
• Strategic College planning and advancement, as well as implementation of the University's strategic plan
• Lead and work collaboratively with faculty and staff in the development of a continuous quality improvement of academic and student programs
• Fiscal and personnel management and development of College personnel
• Assist in the establishment of priorities for the allocation of resources to better serve faculty and students
• Assist in developing and implementing evaluation and review systems for faculty, courses, and programs
• Represent the College in working relationships with other University Colleges, Departments, and diverse public groups
• Interact with alumni to raise funds for the College and University
• Assume total academic and fiscal control of the Gallaspy College of Education & Human Development, serving as the leader of the College by performing duties pertaining to faculty development, curriculum development, public relations, strategic planning, and the quest for academic excellence
• Supervise faculty members in their assigned functions and work collaboratively with faculty and staff in the development of and continuous quality improvement of academic and student programming
• Participate in managing campus operations and resources and help to establish priorities in the allocation of available resources
• Scheduling classes in a manner that will achieve cost-effectiveness
• Be involved in developing campus strategies
• Provide leadership for grant and developmental activities on behalf of the College
• Develop and support relationships between the College and its related professions
• Assist in the development and implementation of evaluation and review systems for faculty. courses, and programs.
• Teach classes assigned in a manner that. will promote academic excellence. 
• Advise and counsel students as necessary
• Create and maintain a positive, aggressive, student-oriented and caring academic atmosphere. 
• Serve as required on University committees
• Maintain a collegial relationship with peers and colleagues through the University and community
• Support the President and the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs in carrying out their responsibilities
• Interact with alumni to raise funds for the College and University and to enhance the reputation of the College. 
• Acknowledging and agreeing to comply with University of Louisiana System's Compensatory Time Policy, for unclassified annual leave earning employees.
• Acknowledging and agreeing to comply with those mandates of the Constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana which regulates the activity and employment of state employees including but not limited to the "Code of Governmental Ethics", and "Dual Office Holding and Dual Employment"