Human Resources

Keeny Hall 418

P.O. Box 3173

Ruston, Louisiana  71272

 

318-257-2235

 Position Announcement

Unclassified Vacancy Announcement – November 30, 2007
Department Chair Position
Department of Curriculum, Instruction & Leadership

Louisiana Tech University invites applicants for a Department Chair position in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership. A previously advertised anticipated position is now open with an expected beginning date of June 1, 2008. While applications may be accepted until the position is filled, to ensure full consideration applications should be received by January 7, 2008.

The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate from a fully accredited university and evidence of high quality teaching as well as scholarly activity including a defined line of research, publications, and successful external funding. Preference will be given to applicants with evidence of successful leadership, experience with accreditation processes, and experience working with and developing partnerships with K-12 schools as well as previous experience working in the K-12 setting.

The Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Leadership is housed within the College of Education and offers the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees in a variety of teacher education programs. Certification pathways include elementary grades PK-3 and 1-5, middle school grades 4-8, and secondary grades 6-12. Faculty members are nationally known for publications, research, presentations, and exemplifying best practices in teaching and learning. All teacher education programs have been approved by the Louisiana Department of Education, Louisiana Board of Regents, and NCATE.

Louisiana Tech University is a selective-admissions, comprehensive public university committed to quality in teaching, research, creative activity, public service, and economic development. Louisiana Tech maintains as its highest priority the education and development of its students in a challenging, yet safe and supportive, community of learners. Louisiana Tech provides a technology-rich, interdisciplinary teaching, learning, and research environment to ensure student and faculty success. Louisiana Tech's pedestrian-friendly campus centers around the Quad with its shady trees and the Lady of the Mist fountain. Louisiana Tech University is located in the north, central Louisiana town of Ruston. Ruston, a friendly southern town of 22,000 is home to parks, lakes, and world-class mountain biking. The physical plant has grown to more than 130 buildings with a main campus of approximately 260 acres with additional farm, forest, pasture, and research land totaling over 1100 acres. Louisiana Tech University is part of the University of Louisiana System.

A complete application packet must consist of a letter of application, current vita, teaching license, and a list of three references who may be contacted. Mail application material to the chair of the search committee:  Dr. Lanie Dornier, Chair, Department of Health & Exercise Sciences, Louisiana Tech University, P.O. Box 3176, Ruston, LA 71272 or for more information about the job you can contact Dr. Dornier at ldornier@latech.edu. Louisiana Tech is an equal opportunity university. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

 

Louisiana Tech University is committed to the principle of providing the opportunity for learning and development of all qualified citizens without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age disability, marital status, or veteran status for admission to, participation in, or employment in the programs and activities which the University sponsors or operates. Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Individuals with disabilities needing special accommodations concerning accessibility or application materials/procedures should contact the Human Resources Office for assistance. Telephone (318) 257-2235.