Dean - Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education

SUMMARY
Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana (SUSLA) is accepting applications for DEAN - Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education. SUSLA is a comprehensive community college serving Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding areas in Northwest Louisiana. It is one of five campuses constituting the Historically Black Southern University System. The University serves approximately 3,000 undergraduate students and offers 32 undergraduate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields including Allied Health, Nursing, Aerospace Technology, Business Studies, Behavioral Science/Education and Science & Technology.
POSITION SUMMARY
Facilitate the development, delivery, and assessment of curricula in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education degree and certificate programs. Support and collaborate with the Division's chairs, faculty, and staff.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership for the development and implementation of programs, initiatives, and projects in the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education
• Collaborate with faculty to review curricula, learning outcomes, ongoing assessment results, and current research as a basis for improving instructional offerings and outcomes
• Coordinate curricula, program development, academic policy, and program and degree requirement changes within Division
• Manage and coordinate scheduling and academic offerings in collaboration with other academic deans
• Collaborate with the other academic deans to provide leadership in the General Studies programs
• Support the professional development of divisional faculty and seek resources to promote effective teaching and learning
• Provide direction that assists divisional faculty and staff in meeting the stated expectations and responsibilities of governing contracts
• Review and evaluate sabbatical leave, tenure, and promotion applications for divisional faculty
• Conduct on-going divisional meetings with department chairs to strengthen communication, collaboration, and program effectiveness
• Coordinate with department chairs to establish divisional priorities that support SUSLA's current Strategic Plan and review and monitor departmental budgets
• Chair or participate in various academic affairs and college-wide committees, as appropriate
• Contribute to the development and management of externally funded grant projects related to the academic division
• Assist the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs with the administration of the Division of Academic Affairs and perform related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's Degree Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, or Education. A minimum of three to five years of higher education administration experience
• A distinguished record of teaching on the collegiate level
• Demonstrated effectiveness in academic program planning and evaluation, curriculum development, student learning outcomes' assessment, implementation of general education requirements, academic scheduling, and budget preparation
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and effective decision making and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned Doctorate in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, or Education

COMPENSATION: $65,000-$70,000
TYPE: Full-time
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins May 1, 2026 and continues until position is filled.

• The application can be filled out online at the https://www.susla.edu/ApplicationforEmployment
• Please attach cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to application.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.