Department Head of Biological Sciences

Southeastern Louisiana University’s College of Science and Technology in Hammond, Louisiana, invites applications for Department Head of the Department of Biological Sciences. This position is responsible for the planning, direction, and development of the department as well as budget management. The Department Head serves as the liaison between the faculty and central administration and is expected to provide leadership for curriculum development, implementation, and assessment of student learning. The Department Head is the driving force behind the development and enhancement of research programs, scholarly efforts, as well as strategic initiatives that focus on recruiting and retention of a diverse and inclusive student population. This position will engage in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and will be encouraged to maintain a research program appropriate in a department with both an undergraduate and graduate degree program. This twelve-month position is primarily responsible for advancing the culture of academic distinction where excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, and service is expected.

Southeastern Louisiana University is located in Hammond, less than 50 miles from the metropolitan centers of Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Southeastern has an undergraduate enrollment of more than 15,000. The Department of Biological Sciences has more than 35 faculty, and approximately 600 undergraduate majors in five concentrations: Ecology/Environmental/Evolutionary Biology; Microbiology/Molecular Biology, Integrative Biology, Plant Science, and Biology Education.

The Department also has 26 graduate students in our graduate program.

More information on the Department of Biological Sciences is available at the following link:

https://www.southeastern.edu/department-of-biological-sciences/

Questions concerning this position should be directed to Dr. McCarthy, daniel.mccarthy@selu.edu.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Doctorate in Biology from an accredited university by hire date.
Credentials that warrant appointment at the academic rank of associate professor or professor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrate excellence in teaching and research.
Experience in personnel management.
Expertise that complements the departments' strengths.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Effective leadership skills.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Cover Letter
Resume/Vita
Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
Names and contact information for 3 references
Leadership Statement

Posting Close Date: April 23, 2026

Please Note:  Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.