Director, Louisiana Scholars' College
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About this Job
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Northwestern State University is seeking a broadly trained individual for the position of Director of the Louisiana Scholars' College, the state's designated honors college. The Director is the chief academic officer for the unit and reports directly to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Effective July 1, 2026.
Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and qualifications.
To Apply:
Submit a letter of application, official transcript(s) from each university attended, current curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, a statement of leadership philosophy, and contact information to
Dr. Francene J. Lemoine, Dean
College of Arts and Sciences
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA 71497
lemoinef@nsula.edu
The review of completed applications will begin on March 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
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.
All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance 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, 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.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Qualifications:
- Shall hold the terminal degree (PhD or comparable) in an area related to programs within the Louisiana Scholars' College.
- Shall have credentials that would qualify them for the rank of associate professor or professor level.
- Shall meet the required standards defined by the University.
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Job Duties and Other Information
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Duties and responsibilities:
- Assume total academic, fiscal, and inventory control of the Louisiana Scholars' College.
- Manage personnel; prepare budgets; coordinate hiring of faculty and staff; develop class schedules; formulate and execute student retention plans; secure external funding; exhibit knowledge of technological applications.
- Work closely with the College's full-time faculty to ensure the promotion of academic and scholarly excellence as well as a positive, visionary, student-oriented and caring academic atmosphere.
- Maintain a minimum teaching load of 6+ credit hours each academic semester.
- Teach courses in the College at both the introductory and advanced levels in a manner that promotes academic excellence and be able to direct undergraduate thesis research in the respective are of expertise.
- Participate in scholarly/creative activities.
- Work closely with university and community leaders to promote the Louisiana Scholars' College at regional, national, and international levels.
- Assist faculty in identifying and recruiting talented and gifted students to the College from the United States and beyond.
- Assist in the marketing, recruiting, and retention plans for the College as defined by the office of Enrollment Management.
- Facilitate the admissions decision process to the College and the awarding of College specific scholarships.
- Coordinate and participate in a comprehensive academic advising program for the College.
- Maintain an open-door policy that will provide access to the LSC constituency and to all members of the University Community.
- Direct program assessment and periodic self-study efforts for the College.
- Maintain a collegial relationship with peers and colleagues through the University.
- Develop a vision for success which could apply to Northwestern State University
- Be a strong advocate for the faculty, staff, and students of the College.
- Support the President, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Dean of College of Arts and Sciences.
- Employer
- State of Louisiana
- Address
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For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
- Phone
- (866) 783-5462
