Academic Dean, School of Nursing, Health Sciences and STEM

Job Title, Location, and Details

Job Title:

Academic Dean, School of Nursing, Health Sciences and STEM

Location:

Gordon State College

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state‑of‑the‑art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

This position is responsible for directing the operations of the School of Nursing, Health Sciences and STEM.

Projected fill date is July 1, 2026.

• Serves as the administrative head of the Academic School; oversees daily operation in accordance with the University System of Georgia and college policies and procedures.
• Manages faculty recruitment and development; oversees and gives guidance to managers regarding the supervision of and evaluation of faculty; coordinates faculty teaching assignments.
• Supervises and evaluates direct reports.
• Manages curriculum planning, curriculum development, and course scheduling to maximize student success and enrollment growth.
• Coordinates the articulation of school mission and goals; coordinates school committees to promote programs and student success.
• Develops new curriculum to meet labor market demands and enhance college reputation.
• Coordinates faculty professional development strategies.
• Prepares and submits annual reports to the Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs.
• Develops budget proposals and manages assigned budgetary funds.
• Meets with students to resolve curriculum and degree completion issues, mediates and resolves disputes involving faculty members and students.
• Coordinates academic advising; develops and implements student retention plans.
• Compiles annual and quarterly reports that are required by professional organizations.
• Attends all USG and state meetings as appropriate; ensures representation on all relevant discipline groups within School.
• Serves on committees dictated by the Gordon State College Statutes.
• Oversees and develops community advisory committees, community partnership, and fundraising.
• Promotes programs and enrollment through orientation or recruitment programs.
• Teaches one class each semester as workload permits.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Completion of a doctoral degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.

Three to five years of related experience.

Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter

Unofficial transcripts

• Knowledge of Nursing, Health Sciences and STEM
• Knowledge of program accreditation requirements.
• Knowledge of program assessment and strategic planning strategies.
• Knowledge of budget development and management principles.
• Knowledge of college program requirements.
• Knowledge of classroom practices, teaching methodologies, assessment systems, and education technology.
• Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
• Skill to make timely decisions.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

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