Academic Dean, School of Education

About Us

Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a community serving more than 5,000 students through its two campuses and online programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, we provide access to high-quality bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and career and teaching certificate programs that are responsive to regional and state needs.

Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia and is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. We attract students from 35 countries and 26 states. Approximately half of our students are first-generation college students. Dalton State is Georgia's first federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); through this designation, we administer a Title V and a Title III HSI STEM Grant program that benefit all students.

Our mission and values undergird our commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students and to ensuring their success. Dalton State was ranked #1 in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings and the #2 most recommended institution in the country in 2025. In addition, we are proud to have been recognized in 2024 as one of 75 "Great Colleges to Work For" by Modern Think, along with an Honor Roll distinction.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for directing the operations of the School of Education.

Priority consideration will be afforded to those applicants who submit a completed application by the end of business day Monday, March 2nd, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

A complete application must include:

* Cover letter

* Resume

* Leadership philosophy

* List of three professional references: please include full name, job title, organization, phone number and email address, a brief description of relationship with reference. Include current and or past employer.

* Transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate). Unofficial transcripts will suffice for initial screening; however, official transcripts will be required upon employment

Minimum Annual Salary: $111,900/year

Benefits Include:

* Healthcare options

* Retirement options:
Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

* Tuition assistance
* $100 Well-being rewards

* 13 paid holidays

* Paid vacation and sick leave

* Paid parental leave

* Winter break (December holidays)

* USG Benefits

Responsibilities

Manages and supervises school faculty, staff, programs, and events - 20%

* Recruits, supervises, and oversees the evaluation of school faculty; makes recommendations to the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs on matters related to hiring, promotion, tenure, and terms of employment.

* Develops and implements policies and procedures.

* Promotes faculty scholarship, professional development, student success, institutional and community service

* Supervises, promotes and assesses sufficiency of professional development for school staff

* Resolves problems with faculty, staff, and students

* Conducts meetings of the school faculty and staff for the purposes of planning, data collection and reporting

* Assists in the screening applicants and in making hiring decisions

* Manages and supervises chair

* Collaborates with chair to make management decisions

* Manages administrative assistant and Assessment Coordinator

Directs operations, development, and budget management efforts - 20%

* Manages and administers the school budget

* Coordinates with college Advancement staff to acquire external support for school operations, including grant funds; manages grant funds; manages grant funds

* Leads and participates in resource planning

* Manages expenditures

* Manages and maintains balance and distribution of Foundation funds to the School

Oversees curriculum development and accreditation processes - 25%

* Oversees curriculum development, delivery of instruction, and assessment and evaluation of programs

* Manages accreditation and reaccreditation processes

* Ensures completion of program reviews, including student outcomes…