Southeastern Louisiana University's College of Science and Technology invites applications for the position of Department Head for The Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology (IET). The Department is seeking an Innovative and dedicated leader to serve as Department Head. This position requires a collaborative and strategic leader to guide the department in achieving academic and administrative excellence. As the chief academic and administrative officer of the IET department, the Department Head will foster a culture in which teaching, research, service, and industry collaborations are prioritized and celebrated.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to advancing the department's mission and have a proven track record of academic leadership, budget management, and fostering research and academic excellence. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide visionary leadership and serve as the liaison between faculty and
• university administration.
• Oversee curriculum development and implementation across three academic
• programs: Industrial Technology (IT), Engineering Technology (ET), and
• Occupational, Safety, Health and Environment (OSH&E), ensuring alignment
• with industry trends and academic standards.
•  Lead efforts in the assessment of student learning outcomes and program
• effectiveness.
• Manage and allocate the department’s budget to effectively support
• academic, research, and operational needs.
• Champion the growth and enhancement of research initiatives, seeking
• opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and external funding.
• Cultivate an environment that supports faculty development and rewards
• excellence in teaching, research, and service.
• Drive initiatives that support the strategic goals of the department, college,
• and university, advancing the reputation and impact of the degree programs
• offered by the department.

Questions concerning this position should be directed to Dr. Mohammad Faisal Ahmed, Chair of the Department Head Search Committee, at mahmed@southeastern.edu or by mail at the Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology, SLU 10847, Hammond, LA, 70402. Please apply by April 10, 2025. The position will remain open until it is filled. The review process will continue through April 30, 2025, or until the position is filled.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate in a discipline related to, but not limited to, Engineering or Industrial Technology

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A proven record of excellence in research and teaching, with qualifications that support appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
• Demonstrated success in academic administration, with experience in leading terms, and managing budgets and programs, or relevant industry experience that can be leveraged to enrich the classroom instruction and connect theory with real-world practice.
• Proven experience in developing partnerships and collaborative relationships with regional companies to support departmental growth and student opportunities.
• A strong record of excellence in research and teaching that reflects commitment to high academic standards and innovative practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to equal opportunity and diversity in an academic or industry setting.
• Experience with the procedures for maintaining ABET and/or ATMAE accreditation, including program assessment, continuous improvement processes, and compliance with accreditation standards.
• Ability to build industrial relationships to help bolster the department's relevance to current demands, technologies, and strategies commonly found in the workplace.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and foster an inclusive environment.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with faculty, staff, students.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Vita
• Copies of Transcripts (Only an unofficial transcript for the highest degree is required at application. Official transcripts for all degrees will be required upon employment.)
• Names and contact information for five professional references, including names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers. At least two references should provide commentary specifically addressing the applicant's interpersonal and communication skills.

Posting Close Date: April 10, 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.