Department Head of Biological Sciences
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Job Location:
Hammond, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.
Southeastern Louisiana Universitys College of Science and Technology in Hammond Louisiana invites applications for Department Head of the Department of Biological Sciences. This position is responsible for the planning direction and development of the department as well as budget management. The Department Head serves as the liaison between the faculty and central administration and is expected to provide leadership for curriculum development implementation and assessment of student learning. The Department Head is the driving force behind the development and enhancement of research programs scholarly efforts as well as strategic initiatives that focus on recruiting and retention of a diverse and inclusive student population. This position will engage in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and will be encouraged to maintain a research program appropriate in a department with both an undergraduate and graduate degree program. This twelve-month position is primarily responsible for advancing the culture of academic distinction where excellence in teaching research scholarship and service is expected.Southeastern Louisiana University is located in Hammond less than 50 miles from the metropolitan centers of Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Southeastern has an undergraduate enrollment of more than 15000. The Department of Biological Sciences has more than 35 faculty and approximately 600 undergraduate majors in five concentrations: Ecology/Environmental/Evolutionary Biology; Microbiology/Molecular Biology Integrative Biology Plant Science and Biology Education.
The Department also has 26 graduate students in our graduate program.
More information on the Department of Biological Sciences is available at the following link:
concerning this position should be directed to Dr. McCarthy
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Doctorate in Biology from an accredited university by hire date.
Credentials that warrant appointment at the academic rank of associate professor or professor.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrate excellence in teaching and research.
Experience in personnel management.
Expertise that complements the departments strengths.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Effective leadership skills.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Cover Letter
Resume/Vita
Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
Names and contact information for 3 references
Leadership Statement
Posting Close Date
April 23 2026Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.
Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.
How to Apply:
Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.
Required Experience:
Director
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