| Dean of the College of Science | |
| Faculty | |
| 11501 - DEAN'S OFFICE - COLLEGE OF SCIENCE | |
| Baton Rouge, LA | |
| 0601 - LSU | |
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Louisiana State University invites applications for the
position of the Dean of the College of Science. The Dean provides
ultimate administrative oversight for all aspects of academic life
within the college, including strategic planning, fiscal management,
personnel development, academic programs, research enterprises and
student enrollment. The Dean also has primary responsibilities for
external initiatives that include community outreach and development.
The Dean reports directly to the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost
and serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the College.
Candidates should show the ability to: - Cultivate external resources. - Recruit top faculty and enhance faculty reputation. - Fully engage the larger community in the College of Science's initiatives and programs and advocate on behalf of the College's constituents in a manner conducive to enhanced funding from various sources. - Foster interdisciplinary research and develop interdisciplinary programs within LSU. - Exhibit strong interpersonal, communication, and decision-making abilities to interact effectively with a diverse public. - Thrive in a shared governance environment and engage faculty in determining the goals and mission of the College. - Raise the level and recognition of the College of Science nationally and internationally. |
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| Applicants and nominees must hold a doctorate in a basic sciences field and qualify for a tenured position at the rank of Professor in the appropriate academic unit within the College of Science. The successful candidate must have proven administrative skills in an academic or professional setting, including having served in a significant leadership role with a proven capability to create collaborative ties with other academic units and the Honors College, with other universities, private industry, and alumni. Further, the successful candidate will have experience with and a commitment to diversity in the recruitment and retention of students, faculty, and staff. | |
| 01-08-2012 | |
| Open Until Filled | |
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Candidates must include a letter of application, CV, a list
of potential references, and a brief vision statement for the College of
Science with online application materials.
A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire. |
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About the College: The LSU College of Science is committed
to developing and maintaining world-class research programs and
educating the next generation of international leaders in the sciences.
The College is supported by a community of diverse, innovative and
well-funded faculty and staff who remain on the cusp of scientific
discovery.
The College consists of five academic departments: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology & Geophysics, Mathematics, and Physics & Astronomy along with the Museum of Natural Science. The College includes 200 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 40 instructors, and 76 administrative support staff. The College also has more than $32 million in external funding for research. Research facilities available to faculty of the college include The Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices (CAMD), a synchrotron light source, the Center for Computation and Technology (CCT), LSU's high performance computing facility, and the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO). The College also has research partnerships with the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center as well as the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. About LSU: LSU is the State's flagship research university and carries the designation of "very high research activity" by the Carnegie Foundation. In 2011, for the third consecutive year, LSU was ranked in the first tier for "Best National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report. It is one of 21 universities nationwide holding land, sea, and space-grant status. LSU enjoys a lively and diverse community of nearly 35,000 faculty, staff, and students from every state and more than 120 countries. Located in Louisiana's capital city, Baton Rouge, LSU is approximately 80 miles northwest of New Orleans in the heart of a culturally diverse region. LSU's campus is regarded as one of the top 20 most beautiful campuses in the United States with 57 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places and over 1,200 live oak trees. Letters of nomination may be e-mailed to the search committee chair, Rick Koubek, at rkoubek@lsu.edu. Candidates must include a letter of application, CV, a list of potential references, and a brief vision statement for the College of Science with online application materials. Review of applications will begin March 15, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. BENEFITS: LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! |
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| THE LSU SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER | |
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Friday, February 8, 2013
Dean, College of Science - LSU
