Associate Professor and Director, School of Human Eocolgy

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A twelve-month administrative and faculty position that involves overseeing an academic unit with two undergraduate programs, an early childhood education center, and a research and outreach center. The position also requires teaching one class per quarter.Position: Twelve-month administrate and faculty position for the School of Human Ecology, available July 1, 2025.

Responsibilities:  The School of Human Ecology is an academic unit within the College of Education and Human Sciences.  The Director will provide leadership for this AAFCS accredited unit with undergraduate degrees in Fashion Merchandising & Retail Studies and Human Development & Family Science (Child Development Specialist, Child Life, and Family Science concentrations); a licensed and early childhood education center; a research and outreach center; a new fashion product development venture; 8 full time faculty; 2.5 administrative assistants, and approximately 100 students.  The School has an ACLP-Endorsed Child Life program, an NCFR CFLE Approved Program, and an NEAYC early childhood education pilot program.  The Director serves as the chief executive and budgetary officer of the School and reports to the Dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences.  The administrative appointment is 50%, with the remaining time devoted to instruction, research, and university and professional service.

Qualifications:  The successful candidate will possess:

An earned doctorate in one of the disciplines represented by the School or in a closely related field;

At least one degree from a Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Ecology unit;

A commitment to accreditation and a record of leading accreditation self-studies;

An understanding of each of the disciplines in the unit;

The ability to work effectively across disciplines, within and external to the School;

Strong leadership skills;

Excellent communication skills;

Entrepreneurial experience.

A record of success in program development and growth; and

A record of success in university instruction; scholarship and grant-writing; and university, professional, and community service.

The application process:  Completed applications will include a letter of application, a curriculum vita, copies of transcripts, and three letters of reference.

Questions regarding the applications can be emailed to Dr. Amy Yates, the search committee chair, at yates@latech.edu.  Screening will begin 1/10/2025 and will continue until position is filled.

Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.

Please Note:  Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

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