Biological Sciences: Director, School of Biological Sciences. Twelve month tenure-track position available July 1, 2008, in the School of Biological Sciences, at Louisiana Tech University. The School has 21 faculty, approximately 500 undergraduates, and 35 graduate students. Louisiana Tech enrolls approximately 11,000 students and is located in Ruston, Louisiana, a town of about 22,000 in North Louisiana. Candidates should have an earned Ph.D. in biology, or closely related field, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. We are seeking an individual who is enthusiastic, and supportive of a balance of teaching and research by the School’s faculty. Application materials required include a letter of interest, current vita, and names with contact information of three references. Applications may be submitted to Dr. James D. Liberatos, Chair, Director Search Committee (JamesL@LaTech.edu). Review of applications will begin November 1, and continue until position is filled. Louisiana Tech University is a member of the University of Louisiana System, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Director, School of Human Ecology, Louisiana Tech University. Twelve month tenure track position available July 1, 2007. Responsibilities include leading an AAFCS accredited unit with undergraduate degrees in Family and Child Studies (Applied Child Development, Child Life, and Family Science concentrations), Merchandising and Consumer Studies, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, and Nutrition and Dietetics; a CADE-accredited post-baccalaureate dietetic internship; MS degrees in Family and Consumer Sciences (Family and Child Development, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, and Consumer Science concentrations) and Nutrition and Dietetics; a licensed and accredited early childhood education center; 16 full-time faculty; and 350 students. The Director serves as the chief executive officer of the School and reports to the Dean of the College of Applied and Natural Sciences. The administrative appointment is 50%, with the remaining time devoted to instruction, research, and service. Qualifications include the doctorate in one of the disciplines represented in the School; at least one degree from a human ecology/family and consumer sciences unit; a commitment to accreditation; an appreciation and understanding of each of the disciplines in the unit and an ability to work effectively across disciplines; strong leadership and communication skills; a record of success in instruction, research, and university, professional and community service. Submit application materials, including letter of application, curriculum vita, copies of transcripts, and three letters of reference to Dr. Janet Pope, Search Committee Chair, PO Box 10197, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA 71272 or pope@latech.edu. Screening of applications will begin 2/15/07 and will continue until position is filled. For additional information about the University, refer to http://www.latech.edu. Louisiana Tech University is a member of the University of Louisiana System and is an EO, AA, and ADA employer.
Assistant Professor, Nutrition and Dietetics. Nine-month, tenure-track appointment (60% teaching, 30% research, 10% service) to begin September 1, 2008. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in clinical dietetics or food systems management and related areas; developing and maintaining a research program in dietetics; securing grant funding; advising and recruiting undergraduate and graduate students. Qualifications include PhD in nutrition, dietetics, food systems management, or related area (ABD considered); RD preferred; at least one degree through a Family and Consumer Sciences unit; teaching experience, research, and publications desirable. Submit vita and letter of application electronically to Dr. Alice Hunt, Professor Nutrition & Dietetics, Chair Search Committee; email:hunt@ans.latech.edu. Phone: (318) 257-3952. Applications will be accepted until April 7, 2008. For additional information about the University, refer to the web page http://www.latech.edu. LA Tech is a member of the University of Louisiana System and is an EO, AA, and ADA employer.
Louisiana Tech University is categorized as an SREB Four-Year 3 institution, as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University-Intensive, and as a COC/SACS Level VI institution in North Louisiana with enrollment of over 11,000 students. The School of Human Ecology is an AAFCS accredited unit in the College of Applied and Natural Sciences. The Dietetics Internship is accredited by ADA and the DPD program is approved. The School of Human Ecology is comprised of caring, motivated faculty who are committed to quality in teaching, research, creative activity, public service, and economic development.
