Director, School of Education; Associate Professor or Professor Academic Rank

The School of Education within the Gallaspy Family College of Education and Human Development at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is seeking applications for a two-month unclassified/faculty position of Director/ Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications will be accepted until February 12, 2026.

The start date for the position is July 1, 2026.

Qualified applicants should send the following documents electronically to Dr. Neeru Deep, Dean, Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development deepn:

• A letter of application
• Leadership Philosophy
• Curriculum vitae
• Copies of transcripts
• Complete contact information (names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses) for three professional references

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The candidate must hold a Doctoral Degree in Education. Applicants must have appropriate credentials, academic training, experience, and scholarly production to warrant appointment as associate professor or professor and membership on Northwestem's graduate faculty. Applicants should provide evidence of skills in teaching, recruitment and personnel management, fiscal management, scheduling of classes, student retention, assessment processes, accreditation, and current knowledge of web-based course management systems.

Experience in higher education, administration, and accreditation (CAEP, ETIO, CACREP, etc.) is required. Experience in grades Pre‑K through 12 is preferred.

• Assuming academic and fiscal control of the School of Education, including supervision of 20+ degree programs, 22+ full-time faculty, three administrative staff, and 15+ adjuncts.
• Serving as the instructional leader of the school, involving creativity, public relations, faculty development, curriculum development, marketing, and, in general, the quest for academic excellence in the areas under supervision.
• Scheduling classes in a manner that will achieve cost effectiveness and student success.
• Teaching four courses per year (2 for Spring and 2 for Fall).
• Participating in all official Northwestern State University functions labeled as such by the President or Vice President (e.g., commencement, N‑Side View, convocation, faculty in‑service).
• Being committed to excellence in teaching, research, service, and professional growth.
• Participating in scholarly activities appropriate to your discipline or position.
• Serving as a primary liaison with the Louisiana Department of Education, Board of Regents, and Board of Elementary and Secondary…