University of Southern Mississippi -- School of Construction

INSTITUTION:  University of Southern Mississippi
DEPARTMENT:  School of Construction
POSITION:  Full-time Position as Director of the School of Construction
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The University of Southern Mississippi

School of Construction

The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a full-time position as director, School of Construction, in the Dean's Office of the College of Science and Technology.

Job posting web link: Director Position, School of Construction

https://jobs.usm.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1358890339578

More information about the School of Construction at: http://www.usm.edu/construction

The director is the executive officer of the school and reports to and advises the dean of the College of Science and Technology regarding the school.  

Duties and Responsibilities: Provides leadership and direction in shared governance in areas of goal-setting and assessment; faculty recruitment, hiring, mentoring and tenure/promotion evaluation; provides leadership and guidance to advance the research capabilities and scholarly activities of the school; ensures that academic programs in the school maintain high standards; directs the administration of the school; serves on the College Executive Committee and the College Curriculum Committee and on other university or college committees when appropriate; oversees custody and authorized use of university property charged to the school and the assignment of space and facilities to authorized activities in accordance with University policy and regulations; performs other duties as requested by the dean and/or upper administration. 

Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree in construction engineering technology, construction management, construction science, civil engineering, architecture or a closely related discipline; a professional record commensurate with appointment as full professor  

Preferred Qualifications: Prior administrative experience, leadership skills, ability to organize multidisciplinary projects Experience with graduate and undergraduate programs and with ABET and ACCE accreditation 

To ensure full consideration, complete application materials should be submitted to the Southern Miss website at https://jobs.usm.edu (job posting # 0002456). Questions should be directed to Dr. Dale Ledford, associate dean, College of Science and Technology, at Dale.Ledford@usm.edu or 601.266.4883. 

Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi is a comprehensive doctoral and research-extensive university fulfilling its mission of being a leading university in engaging and empowering individuals to transform lives and communities. The University of Southern Mississippi, which enrolls approximately 17,000 students each year, is the only dual-campus university in Mississippi with campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach. Six additional research sites are located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and in Meridian. Learn more at www.usm.edu. 

The College of Science and Technology is one of five degree-granting colleges with more than 400 faculty and staff members educating more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students. External funding for the college is approximately $38 million. The college consists of the Schools of Computing, Construction, Criminal Justice, and Polymers and High Performance Materials; the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Coastal Sciences, Economic and Workforce Development, Geography and Geology, Marine Science, Mathematics, and Physics and Astronomy; the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory; the Center for Science and Mathematics Education; and the Office of, and the Office of Premedical and Health Professions. Traditional classes are offered on campuses in Hattiesburg.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.