Director / Associate Professor, Engineering

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Ruston, LA, United States
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Administrative oversight of engineering programs
Faculty and staff leadership
Abet accreditation maintenance
** Louisiana Tech University's College of Engineering and Science is seeking a Director/Associate Professor to provide leadership and administrative oversight for one or more engineering disciplines. The ideal candidate will have a Doctorate in Engineering or a related field and experience in academia, with a focus on research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and fostering an inclusive environment. **

Job Summary

  • The Academic Director position provides administrative oversight to one of the units, which typically ranges in size of 15-25 faculty members, with a focus on one or more Engineering disciplines.
  • Candidates must have earned a Doctorate in Engineering or a closely related field, and must be qualified for an appointment as a tenured associate or full professor.
  • Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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** Louisiana Tech University's College of Engineering and Science is seeking a Director/Associate Professor to provide leadership and administrative oversight for one or more engineering disciplines. The ideal candidate will have a Doctorate in Engineering or a related field and experience in academia, with a focus on research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and fostering an inclusive environment. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administrative oversight of engineering programs
  • Faculty and staff leadership
  • ABET accreditation maintenance
  • Externally funded research engagement
  • Interdisciplinary research collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Vision for academic and research advancement
  • Fostering inclusive faculty and student environment
  • Experience with Civil, Construction, or Industrial Engineering

Key Requirements

  • Doctorate in Engineering or related field
  • Qualified for tenured associate or full professor appointment
  • Experience in leadership and administration
  • Ability to maintain ABET accreditation
  • Active externally funded research
  • Start date July 1, 2026

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