Dean of the College of Art and Design

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Company: Louisiana State University

Location: Whitehall, PA 18052

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Job Posting Title:
Dean of the College of Art and Design

Position Type:
Faculty

Department:
LSUAM Pres - Department of Academic Affairs (Roy Haggerty (00076661))

Work Location:
0102 Julian T. White Hall

Pay Grade:
Academic

Job Description:

Louisiana State University invites applications for the position of Dean of the College of Art and Design. We seek applications from highly qualified nationally and internationally recognized scholars and professionals. The Dean reports directly to the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost and serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the college.

About the College: The College of Art and Design is Louisiana's foremost school for the fine arts, art history, and the design professions. The college is comprised of the following departments and schools: School of Architecture, School of Art, Department of Interior Design, and the Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture. The college's programs are nationally recognized. Landscape architecture is nationally ranked at number one for undergraduate education and number two for graduate education. The ceramics area is ranked fifth in the country by U.S. News & World Report. All departments have nationally award-winning faculty and students. More information about the college can be found at www.design.lsu.edu.

Job Responsibilities

The Dean is responsible for all aspects of academic life within the college, including budgets, teaching, research, and personnel matters involving faculty, staff, and students.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. degree or Terminal degree in one of the fields represented within the College of Art and Design.

Specific Experience - This individual should also qualify for a tenured appointment at the rank of Professor in an appropriate academic unit. A strong academic and professional background, academic administrative experience, and a distinguished record of accomplishments are required. Successful candidates will possess outstanding leadership skills coupled with ability to serve as an articulate and zealous advocate for the College within the Higher Education community, locally, nationally, and internationally. Candidates should have the ability and willingness to acquire and develop external relationships with University supporters.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:
Please provide cover letter, resume, (3) professional references and transcripts. Official transcripts are required prior to hire.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Office of Academic Affairs at 225-578-8863.

Posting Date:
April 25, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

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