Dean College of Liberal Arts
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Position/Application Information
MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY invites applicants to apply for the position ofDean of the College of Liberal Arts.
POSITION INFORMATION:Reporting to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs the Dean is expected to provide dynamic leadership in teaching scholarly productivity and service for the College of Liberal Arts. The Dean is also expected to foster and support collegiality and productive relationships within the University community and with external stakeholders. The position is appointed by the President of the University and the appointment is approved by the Board of Supervisors of the University of Louisiana System. This is a fulltime 12month unclassified administrative position. The appointment is available immediately.
UNIT:College of Liberal ArtsCOLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS:The College of Liberal Arts one of six colleges that comprise the University has approximately 70 fulltime faculty members distributed across seven academic departments: English and Foreign Languages History Interdisciplinary Studies Mass Communication Performing Arts Social Sciences and Visual Art. Undergraduate programs are offered in art criminal justice English general studies history humanities mass communication music political science and sociology while graduate programs include creative writing criminal justice and English. The college enrolls approximately 1000 undergraduate and 60 graduate students.
UNIVERSITY: McNeese State University founded in 1939 has approximately 5700 undergraduate and 520 graduate students. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges the University offers associate baccalaureate masters and doctoral degrees and for the last 14 consecutive years has been recognized as one of the best regional universities in the South by U.S. News and World Report. Located in a culturally diverse area with a population of more than 180000 (Lake Charles and suburbs) McNeese is conveniently located to serve students from both southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas.
POSITION NUMBER:U99150SALARY RANGE:$129000 $140000 (Commensurate with experience)
DEADLINE:Review of applications willbegin March 10 2025 and will continue until position is filled.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS:Applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload the required documents listed below:
- Letter of Application
- Current Curriculum Vita
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Three Professional References (Include: nameaddress phone number & email)
ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCYclick on the APPLY button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION PLEASE CONTACT THE CHAIR:
Kim Dronett HR Analyst/Liaison Office of Human Resources McNeese State University
Position Duties/Responsibilities
- Provides leadership to the College of Liberal Arts and assists in fulfilling the University mission as a teaching institution with high quality academic programs and learning environment.
- With faculty and staff collaboration develops and implements a strategic plan and vision for the college which supports the Universitys strategic plan.
- Ensures a quality educational environment for students and efficient delivery of programs and courses within the college.
- Promotes a desirable image for the college and University builds and strengthens relationships with internal and external stakeholders and develops positive relationships between the University and the area which it serves.
- Communicates and implements University policies within the college and supervises development of those policies unique to the college.
- Provides oversight of the colleges compliance with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) accreditation standards and principles.
- Supports the continuation of programmatic accreditation through NASM and NASAD.
- Ensures compliance with programmatic and general education course assessment activities.
- Supervises counsels and encourages department heads program coordinators and unit managers in their efforts.
- Maintains current and accurate records and ensures that department heads program coordinators and unit managers follow suit.
- In coordination with appropriate college leaders examines and analyzes both the content and adequacy of the college curricula ensuring that curricula and course offerings are current relevant and accurately reflected in the catalog.
- Oversees and/or approves the development of appropriate and effective schedules of classes and teaching assignments within the college.
- Counsels department heads on faculty recruiting and development as well as utilization of faculty within the framework of the college.
- Ensures fair application of the faculty evaluation guidelines which include teaching scholarly work and service and compliance with evaluation policy for all employees.
- After consulting with department heads recommends eligible faculty for promotion and/or tenure.
- Promotes faculty and student scholarship and seeks support for the efforts; supports grant funding efforts.
- Supports and leads student recruitment and retention campaigns for the college and departments.
- Collaborates with the provost and other academic deans to develop and implement studentcentered approaches to academic policies and practices that support student success.
- Collaborates with all divisions of the University for the betterment of the academic enterprise and to strategize and synergize efforts related to student retention.
- Works with Faculty Senate Staff Senate Student Government Association Athletics Department Alumni Association McNeese Foundation Facilities Operations and external agency representatives to ensure broad support for the quality of the learning environment.
- Monitors budgets and expenses for the college makes sound financial decisions and ensures the college operates within allocated resources.
- Collaborates with University Advancement on fundraising opportunities for the college.
- Oversees allotment of space and coordinates maintenance of facilities.
- Serves on committees as assigned participates in governing board meetings as needed and represents the University as requested.
- Teaches a course workload of three credit hours per regular semester.
- Completes other duties including academic research as assigned by the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Required/Preferred Qualifications
Required:
- Earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution in a discipline appropriate for the college programs.
- Evidence of the understanding of the importance of student recruitment and retention and the integrity of the academic enterprise.
- Experience in operations improvement problem solving and change management.
- Excellent written oral and interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred:
- Familiarity with NASM and NASAD program accreditation processes.
- Sufficient administrative experience in a higher education setting (department chair or higher) and a teaching/scholarly record to support eligibility for tenure at the full professor level (Available after one year of service in the position.
General University information
McNeese State University located in Lake Charles Louisiana is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001 et seq and State of Louisiana Executive Order 9838 which provides for drug testing of employees appointees prospective employees and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.
McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity. Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator Krisshunn Youngblood Office of Inclusive Excellence: Voice:; TDD/TTY Hearing Impaired:; or.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in EVerify.
Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employeesrequires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana drivers license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.
Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United Statesaccredited coursework by a Universityapproved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services www.wes or Educational Credential Evaluators Inc.www.ece.
Employment Type
Full-Time
