Dean of the College of Art and Design

Dean of theCollege of Art and Design

Louisiana State University invites applications for the position of Dean of theCollege of Art and Design. We seek applications from highly qualified nationally and internationally recognized scholars and professionals. The Dean reports directly to the Executive Vice President & Provost and serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the College.

The LSU College of Art and Design is Louisiana’s foremost school for the fine arts, art history, and the design professions. The college houses the School of Architecture, the School of Art, the School of Interior Design, and the Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture. The college’s programs are nationally recognized and all departments have nationally award-winning faculty and students. More information about the College can be found at www.design.lsu.edu.

The Dean is responsible for all operational aspects of the College, including the budget, instruction, research, hiring, personnel matters, and other matters directly involving the faculty, staff, and students of the College of Art & Design.

The dean will be the face of the College, engaging internally with other Deans and leadership across the institution to explore, develop and promote interdisciplinary opportunities, new programs and partnerships that advance the College and with the external community and alumni to identify opportunities for collaboration, financial support and student engagement.

For more information on the role, please see the full position specification: https://diversifiedsearchgroup.com/search/20126-lsudeancad

Application materials include a letter of interest and curriculum vitae. Although applications will be welcomed until a new Dean is selected, for best consideration please submit materials no later than February 23, 2024.  Please send all inquiries, nominations, and/or applications to the following address: LSUArtandDesignDean@storbecksearch.com

For more information about LSU, please visit: www.LSU.edu

R. Thomas Fitch, Managing Director

Beth McCarthy, Senior Associate

Lareese Hall, Senior Associate

LSUArtandDesignDean@StorbeckSearch.com

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU’s Diversity Statement and Roadmap. The AgCenter shares the commitment to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect, and appreciation of differences in individuals. To learn more, visit the AgCenter’s Diversity, Inclusion and Opportunity site. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).