Engineering Academic Director & Research Leader

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

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.