Associate Dean for Coordinated Graduate Studies, Liberal Arts

Louisiana Tech University•Ruston, LA

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About The Position

The College of Liberal Arts (COLA) at Louisiana Tech University invites applications for the inaugural position of the Associate Dean for Coordinated Graduate Studies. This key leadership role will help shape the College's research efforts and expand its current creative capacities at the graduate level, while coordinating the College's Research Centers and co-coordinating COLAb, the College's proposed incubator for ideas, projects, and interdisciplinary activities. Reporting to the Dean and working closely with COLA faculty and the Associate Dean for Integrated Undergraduate Affairs, the Associate Dean for Coordinated Graduate Studies will contribute to the College's culture and help build an environment that supports research, scholarship, and creative initiatives, providing strategic guidance and encouraging collaboration across disciplines, including external partners within the University and beyond. COLA is home to the Schools of History & Social Sciences, Literature & Language, Design, Music, Theatre, and Aviation. COLA is committed to fostering curiosity, inquiry, and exploration through research, scholarship, and creative work within its academic programs and research centers: the Waggoner Center for Civic Engagement and Public Policy, the Community Design Activism Center, VISTA (Visual Integration of Science Through Art) Center, and the Center for Health and Medical Communication.

Requirements

A terminal degree in a relevant discipline within the College's areas of study.
A distinguished record of research or creative scholarship that qualifies for a tenured professor appointment within the College.
Proven experience in academic leadership, research administration, or similar roles.
Success in securing external funding in one or more disciplines represented by the College.
Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and interdisciplinary research within a diverse academic setting.
Strategic vision and a forward-looking mindset to navigate the evolving academic landscape.
A commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of research and education.

Responsibilities

Create and implement a forward-thinking strategy to enhance research, scholarship, and creative activities within the College.
Identify new opportunities to grow the College's research impact while building on existing strengths.
Ensure alignment with Louisiana Tech's vision and strategic goals.
Promote partnerships across disciplines among faculty, students, and external collaborators.
Encourage innovative approaches to address complex issues through research and creative work.
Lead efforts to secure external funding and resources for research and creative projects.
Provide mentorship and support to faculty and students with the goal of enhancing their research and scholarship contributions.
Increase the reach of the College's research and creative achievements regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Increase visibility and influence of the College's work through strategic advocacy and communication.
Support faculty growth by identifying opportunities for collaboration and creative development.
Champion initiatives that strengthen faculty success in research, scholarship, creative, and performance endeavors.
Encourage students to collaborate with faculty on research and creative projects.
Cultivate a culture of curiosity, innovation, and achievement within the student community.
Work with College leadership to manage resources and oversee operations tied to research and creative initiatives.