Director of Academic Affairs

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　　Director of Academic Affairs

　　Salary

　　Depends on Qualifications

　　Location

　　Natchitoches, LA

　　Job Type

　　Unclassified

　　Job Number

　　189274

　　Department

　　LA School for Math, Science & Arts

　　Opening Date

　　01/22/2024

　　Closing Date

　　3/31/2024 11:59 PM Central

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Supplemental Information

　　LSMSA seeks applicants for Director of Academic Affairs (Available July 1 2024)

　　The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts, a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School and rated #1 2023 Best Public High School Teachers in Louisiana according to Niche.com (https://www.niche.com/k12/louisiana-school-for-math-science-and-the-arts-natchitoches-la/) , is a selective admission, residential high school for Louisiana’s gifted and high-achieving students.

　　This is a full-time, 12-month position. Multiple benefits offered along with competitive salary include state sponsored health, life and retirement plans, University of Louisiana tuition discounts for faculty and their families along with many others.

　　The successful applicant’s primary responsibility will be to serve as the chief academic officer and is responsible for providing leadership and vision for all academic programs, and research initiatives. The DAA also works with students, faculty, staff, the School’s Governing Board of Directors, and donors to meet the mission of the institution.

　　To apply, please submit [email protected]

　　letter of application

　　resume or CV of education and experience

　　contact information for three professional references

　　transcript from final degree granting institution

　　our application form available at our website (https://www.lsmsa.edu/about-us/employment) .

　　Qualifications

　　REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　Ph.D. or terminal degree in academic area, or a Ph.D. in Higher Education.

　　5 years of full-time teaching experience in a college preparatory high school or University

　　Three years of administrative experience that can include department level or on-going committee leadership.

　　An understanding of contemporary issues about adolescent learning, and best practices.

　　An understanding of state and federal guidelines for secondary schools.

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　Experience working with faculty and students in an extended school day or residential setting.

　　Experience supervising staff of four or more, including their annual planning and evaluations.

　　Experience leading a faculty with diverse strengths, interests, and motivations.

　　Evidence of ability to design and implement training programs.

　　Knowledge of adolescent learning models that align specifically with a public residential school.

　　Job Concepts

　　Candidate responsibilities include:

　　Lead and supervise a teaching faculty responsible for college-level instruction, advising, and support; and a staff responsible for college counseling, online learning, academic support, registration, record keeping, data management and books and teaching materials.

　　Communicate internally (students, faculty, staff) and externally (parents, alumni) regarding the academic program and academic services; including website, mailings, and day-to-day.

　　Work with the Executive Director, and at his/her request, participate in the overall leadership of the school.

　　Oversee Special Projects, Connections Weekend, and student research, and assist the Director of Student Services in programming for the Living/Learning Community.

　　Respond to concerns and ideas (parents, students, staff) and honor code violations.

　　Encourage curriculum development and develop and maintain appropriate policies and procedures for academics.

　　Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

　　Agency

　　State of Louisiana

　　Address

　　For agency contact information, please refer to

　　the supplemental information above.

　　Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

　　Phone

　　(866) 783-5462

　　Website

　　http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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