Associate Dean, SOE

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00260PO25 Advertised Title Associate Dean, SOE Campus Aiken College/Division USC Aiken College/Division Level Department AIK Education Advertised Salary Range Salary is commensurate and competitive with qualifications and experience. Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 11 months Work County Aiken Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured Job Search Category Faculty

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About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

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Position Description

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Job Summary

Associate Dean, School of Education

The School of Education at the University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) invites applications for the position of Associate Dean. This is a full-time, 11-month, tenure-track faculty position. This leadership role advances our mission to prepare high-quality educators through innovative, data-informed, and student-centered academic programs. The expected start date is July 1, 2026.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Dean of the School of Education, the Associate Dean serves as a key administrative leader within the School of Education. The role provides strategic oversight of curriculum development, accreditation, assessment, and field experience in collaboration with program coordinators and designated leads. The Associate Dean supports institutional effectiveness and continuous improvement aligned with national, state, and system expectations.

The School seeks an experienced academic leader with a strong record of curricular improvement, instructional quality, community engagement, and partnership development. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team focused on strengthening teacher preparation, advancing student achievement, and expanding the School's involvement with regional schools and organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

* Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in an education-related field.

* Record of scholarly achievement, teaching, and service that justifies a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Full/Associate Professor.

* Experience as a higher education academic administrator (i.e., department chair, associate dean, or equivalent/advanced academic administration role).

Duties and Responsibilities

* Provide administrative leadership in planning, developing, and aligning academic programs and curricula.

* Oversee curriculum review and approval processes in accordance with institutional and state policies.

* Collaborate with the Program Coordinators, Coordinators for Assessment/Accreditation, and Field Placement to ensure quality assurance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

* Lead strategic initiatives related to program evaluation, student…