The College of the Arts at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is seeking an Associate Dean to join its staff beginning July 1 of the 2013-2014 academic year. Rank, salary and tenure negotiable depending upon qualifications and experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Associate Dean will be the principal deputy to the Dean of the College of the Arts and will serve in a continuing twelve-month appointment with faculty rank. Working collaboratively with the Dean, staff, Directors, Heads and faculty, the Associate Dean will assist in matters relating to curriculum, program development, strategic planning, and faculty development activities; serve as facilitator for interdisciplinary collaborations and co-curricular activities and events; coordinate SACS Accreditation activities; teach one course per semester, coordinate college communications (eNewsletters, Annual Report, web content, etc.), and perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.
QUALIFICATIONS
A terminal degree required. Must have excellent organization and communication skills and ability to bring parties to consensus. Collegiality and good citizenship required.
ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
The College of the Arts is one of nine degree-granting units at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. It consists of the School of Architecture and Design, the School of Music and Performing Arts, and the Departments of Visual Arts. The University is one of eight publicly supported universities governed by the University of Louisiana System and enrolls more than 16,700 students. The University offers degrees in 54 undergraduate units, 20 post-baccalaureate certificates, the master’s degree in 26 disciplines and the doctorate in 9 disciplines.
THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LAFAYETTE COMMUNITY
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is classified as a public research university with Doctoral/High Research Activity, an enrollment of approximately 16,700 students and a full-time faculty of about 600. The University is one of nine universities in the University of Louisiana System. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Located midway between New Orleans and Houston, Lafayette is the heart of Louisiana’s Acadian-Creole region. The city of over 122,000 is part of the Lafayette-Acadiana area with a total population of 550,000 and is one of Louisiana’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas. It is the hub of numerous music and cultural festivals and celebrations.
APPLICATION
For initial consideration, send a letter of interest; curriculum viatae; and name, address, email, and phone number of five references. The review process will begin April 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.
H. Gordon Brooks II, FAIA, Dean, College of the Arts, PO Box 43850, Lafayette, LA 70504. Application materials can be submitted electronically to arts@louisiana.edu.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. http://arts.louisiana.edu.