Dean
College of Business, Education, and Human Development
The Dean is the academic leader of the College. As such, along with the Associate Dean, the
Dean leads the implementation of the academic mission of the College. An integral part of the
implementation includes fundraising and developing external support for the College’s
programs.
The College consists of three Schools (Business, Education, Human Sciences) with six
departments (Accounting / Business Law; Economics / Finance; Management / Marketing;
Education, Kinesiology and Health Sciences; Psychology), offering twelve undergraduate
programs, eight Master’s degree programs, a Specialist in School Psychology, and a Doctorate in
Education.
The Dean supervises department chairs, oversees faculty hires, and approves curricular changes.
The Dean reports to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and is a member of the Vice
Chancellor’s academic leadership team. The Dean is a conduit between the College’s academic
departments and the Office of Academic Affairs. This is a 12-month position.
Qualifications
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Terminal degree in a discipline related or applicable to the programs and departments
named above
A record of scholarship and service commensurate with the rank of appointment
University-level teaching experience (preferred)
Administrative experience equivalent to the department chair level or above
A track record of successful leadership
A track record of building community support
Experience in pursuing and maintaining accreditation (preferred)
Strong commitment to racial, cultural, and gender diversity
Personal and professional integrity
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience with inter-disciplinary endeavors
Demonstrated experience with existing and emerging instructional design
Experience in cultivating external resources to further the mission of the College
(preferred)
Responsibilities
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Work externally to develop and maintain strong relationships with business, nonprofit,
and government entities to facilitate their interaction with students, faculty, and staff in a
wide variety of activities.
Promote and develop external support for the College’s programs through fundraising
and collaborative activities.
Provide leadership in developing and implementing short-range and long-range plans for
the College, including program development and expansion.
Ensure the compatibility of short-range and long-range plans with the philosophy and
objectives of the college and with the needs of the external community.
Identify emerging academic issues and recommend appropriate program responses to
ensure curriculum and curricular resources are current, relevant, and innovative to foster
workforce development.
Maintain and support the on-going process of curriculum improvement, revision,
development, and program accreditation.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops,
reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in
professional societies.
Work externally to promote international student recruitment, exchange programs, and
collaborative activities.
Ensure budget goals are met on an annual basis in accordance with established University
standards, goals, and objectives.
Develop and maintain strong relationships among faculty and staff.
Advise in the areas of faculty selection, development, and evaluation.
Foster an institutional attitude and develop a team concept for university unity through
communicating with other colleges in the university to exchange ideas, information, and
resources.
Respond to and resolve faculty, student, and staff issues and concerns, as appropriate to
the academic program area.
Develop an intellectual, innovative and cooperative atmosphere conducive to the
professional growth of students, faculty, and staff and to provide opportunities
commensurate with their abilities.
Application should include a cover letter, a current vita, and the names and contact information
for five professional references. These documents should be emailed to Dr. Dalton Gossett,
Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, LSU Shreveport: Dalton.Gossett@lsus.edu
Review of applications will begin November 9, 2015. Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled. The anticipated start date for the position is no later than July 1, 2016.
LSUS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.