Dean School of Education
Listed on 2026-07-19
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, University Professor, Academic, Professional Development -
Management
Education Administration, Professional Development
Responsibilities
Francis Marion University and the School of Education invite applications for a Dean of the School of Education. The Dean, as the principal advocate for the School of Education, is responsible for the oversight of the School’s academic programs and the cultivation of alumni involvement. The Dean provides leadership that advances the educational and scholarly missions of programs in the School and fosters a responsive, student-centered, and innovative academic climate.
The Dean is accountable for the review of curricula, accreditation, programs, budget, and all operational functions of the School. This is a 12-month, full-time administrative appointment, with a reduced teaching load. The Dean is appointed by the President and reports directly to the Provost.
- Terminal degree in an area of scholarly inquiry traditionally associated with the discipline of Education.
- Strong teaching record at the college level.
- Outstanding record of leadership, advocacy, and service to a college, university, and community.
- Successful leadership experience in a department or school of education.
- Experience in establishing and maintaining effective relationships and connections with public school partners.
- Experience in working collaboratively across academic programs, student affairs, and support services.
- Experience in recruiting, supporting, and retaining a diverse student population.
- An understanding of and commitment to engage first-generation college students.
- Experience in attracting and retaining a diverse and outstanding faculty.
- Evidence of strong communication skills, effective delegating, and a commitment to shared governance.
- A visionary and strategic thinker about schools of education and how they fit into liberal arts university structures and decision-making.
- Classroom experience in the K-12 system.
- Experience with the multifaceted and detailed responsibilities associated with managing and fulfilling the requirements for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
An affirmative action/equal opportunity institution.
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