Director / Associate Professor, Engineering

LA Tech; Ruston (LA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Tech University in Ruston invites applications for a Director/Associate Professor in Engineering. The role provides administrative oversight to one or more engineering disciplines, reporting to the Dean of the College of Engineering and Science. The position emphasizes leadership, research growth, and ABET accreditation.

The candidate will lead program development, secure external funding, and advance teaching excellence while building an inclusive academic environment across COES.

Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering or closely related field.
• Qualified for tenured appointment as Associate or Full Professor.
• Experience leading ABET accreditation efforts.
• Strong record of externally funded research.
• Proven leadership in teaching, research, and program development.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more Engineering disciplines or programs and provide administrative oversight.
• Serve on COES leadership team and help implement the college's mission and values.
• Lead ABET accreditation activities for administered programs.
• Provide vision to advance academics, research, and scholarship in the unit.
• Foster external funding opportunities and collaborate with faculty across COES.
• Engage in active externally funded research and scholarly activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the university to strengthen research and teaching.
• Foster an inclusive environment for faculty and students.

Skills

Leadership

Research strategy

External funding

Teaching excellence

Education

Doctorate in Engineering

Job description

## Director / Associate Professor, EngineeringApply: Ruston, La: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: R-1757**Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.**The College of Engineering and Science (COES) at Louisiana Tech University seeks an individual with experience and vision to lead and provide administrative oversight to one or more Engineering disciplines. The COES offers a unique multidisciplinary, team-oriented educational and research environment (https://www.latech.edu/engineering-science/index.php), in which traditional departments are eschewed for units that have one or more academic programs associated with them. 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. This is a 12-month position.Major research infrastructure and investments at Louisiana Tech are represented by multiple interdisciplinary research centers (https://www.latech.edu/research/centers-of-excellence/index.php). There are six master’s, five interdisciplinary PhD, and a Doctorate of Engineering and Technology Management programs in COES. Louisiana Tech University is a US News Tier 1 National University.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. The candidate will report to the Dean of COES and serve on the college’s leadership team. The duties for the position are:· Lead one or more academic programs in engineering, providing faculty and staff oversight.· Serve on the leadership team and help implement the mission and values of COES.· Lead and support efforts to maintain ABET accreditation in administered programs.· Provide vision and leadership to advance academics, research, and scholarship in the administered programs.· Facilitate individual and interdisciplinary external funding opportunities within faculty in the unit.· Engage in active externally funded research.· Work with other faculty in COES and throughout the University to build collaborative opportunities in research and teaching.· Enhance the environment of the faculty and student body, helping to foster an inclusive experience.· Preference will be given to candidates with backgrounds and interests in fields related to Civil, Construction, or Industrial Engineering, but all areas of Engineering will be considered.Apply at . Applicants should compile a single PDF that includes 1) statement of interest outlining research, teaching, and leadership experience; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) statement of research interests and plans; 4) statement outlining vision for leadership addressing undergraduate and graduate education, interdisciplinary research, faculty success, and fostering a collegial and inclusive environment; and 5) the names and contact information for at least three references.Review of applications and nominations will begin on January 15, 2026 and continue until suitable candidates are identified, with a projected start date of July 1, 2026.