Department Head of Teaching & Learning

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.

Southeastern Louisiana University's College of Education in Hammond, Louisiana, invites applications for Department Head of the Department of Teaching & Learning. The department head is the academic and administrative officer of the department and is a twelve-month employee. The department head shall be appointed by the President of the University with approval of the University of Louisiana System and is responsible to the Dean of the College of Education and to the Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs.

Success in filling assigned responsibilities requires an individual who understands the role of administration, accepts administrative authority and responsibility, and embraces and supports diversity amongst a dynamic group of professionals. The Department Head is active in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and maintains a research program appropriate for a department in a college with undergraduate and master’s degree programs. The department head must possess personal qualities such as people skills, openness, integrity, problem solving, negotiating, and leadership in decision-making.

Southeastern Louisiana University is a progressive and comprehensive university that has an undergraduate enrollment of more than 13,500 students. The University’s main campus is located in Hammond at the crossroads of Interstates I-55 and I-12 in the heart of Louisiana’s thriving Northshore, the fastest-growing region in the state. It is centrally located within an hour’s drive of New Orleans, Baton Rouge (the state capitol), and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, which affords extensive cultural, recreational, and research opportunities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction, Teaching/Teacher Education, or related discipline from an accredited university
- Successful four-year college/university teaching experience
- Record of scholarly achievement meriting appointment to associate or full professor
- Prior K-12 teaching experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Successful experience with administrative work at the university level
- Experience as a department head or equivalent
- Priority will be given to individuals with experience with national accreditation (NCATE/CAEP) or regional accreditation (e.g., SACSCOC)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Cover Letter
- Current CV
- Statement of Leadership Philosophy
- Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
- Names and Contact Information for 3 References

Posting Close Date

February 25, 2025

Please 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.