Dean of the College of Education & Human Development
Application deadline: January 13, 2024
Senior Consultant: Kate Nolde
Kate.Nolde@academicsearch.org
Associate Consultant: Marcie Mikolay
marcie.mikolay@academicsearch.org
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Education & Human Development. The Dean is the chief academic officer for the College and reports directly to the Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs. The new Dean will promote faculty development, lead enrollment management and program marketing, build and maintain positive and productive relationships among faculty and staff, encourage collaborative alliances within the area and state, and work collaboratively with other stakeholders.
The College of Education & Human Development has more than 1,500 undergraduate majors, 300 graduate majors, and 70 full-time faculty and staff. The College offers a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership; master’s degrees in athletic training, Counseling, Education, Kinesiology, and Teaching; and bachelor’s degrees in education (B.A.), Education (B.S.), and Kinesiology. Each of these degrees include a variety of concentrations (e.g., Art Education, Earth Science Education, Health Promotion & Wellness, Speech Education, and Sport Management). More information about the College can be found at https://education.louisiana.edu/.
The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree from an accredited institution and academic leadership experience in a department related to one housed within the College of Education & Human Development. A record of achievements that would warrant tenure and rank of full professor at an R1 institution and within the College of Education & Human Development is also required.
It is preferred that candidates have a demonstrated ability to lead in a collaborative or collegial manner within a large and complex organizational environment with diverse populations. The new Dean will be expected to manage budgets in a large organizational context as well as advocate for all aspects of the College through partnerships and fundraising. Experience in developing and managing contributions toward strategic plans and with accreditation and program evaluation is also highly preferred.
To learn more about all of the required and preferred qualities for this position please go to the position profile.
Academic Search, Inc. has been selected to assist the University in this important search. All inquiries and nominations can be submitted to Kate Nolde, Senior Consultant at ULLEHD@academicsearch.org. Ms. Nolde is available to speak confidentially during the holiday break. You may wish to call her at 570-419-3457.
Interested applicants should send all the following materials to Education & Human Development Application Site to be considered for this position: 1) letter of interest stating how the candidate’s experiences and qualifications address expectations and priorities of the position; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) statement of leadership philosophy; and 4) list of five references. All applicant names will remain confidential, except for those candidates invited for a campus interview. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration by the search committee, candidate materials should be submitted by January 13, 2024.