Dean School of Computing

Job Title:

Dean School of Computing

Location:

MGA
- Macon

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree-granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

The Dean of the School of Computing at Middle Georgia State University (MGA) serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School and is responsible for directing the operations of the School. The Dean provides vision and leadership to the academic units within the School of Computing across all five campus and online.

Responsibilities

Educational Leadership and Academic Integrity (30%)

Articulate the strategic vision and planning for the School of Computing (SoC)

Provide leadership for all educational activities of the School.

Foster an environment of innovation, collegiality, collaboration, and support where faculty, staff, and students thrive.

Ensure academic integrity and high-quality instruction.

Plan, implement, and maintain accreditation standards.

Manage curriculum planning, curriculum development, and course scheduling.

Support and advance SoC and MGA assessment efforts and strategies.

Assure ongoing quality and continuous improvement in SoC's academic programming at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and in traditional and online programs.

Meet with students to resolve course, curriculum, and degree completion issues.

Develop and implement student success initiatives.

Personnel Management and Development (20%)

Manage personnel recruitment and professional development.

Supervise and evaluate faculty for tenure and promotion.

Coordinate and schedule faculty teaching assignments.

Supervise the day-to-day activities of the School staff and conduct staff evaluations.

Promote collegiality and collaboration within and across schools and departments.

Administrative Compliance and Budget Management (30%)

Serve the mission of the University, the Board of Regents, and the University's strategic initiatives.

Ensure compliance with SACSCOC standards and reporting.

Monitor program development and progression and complete annual CPR and Assessment reporting each year.

Develop budget proposals and manage assigned budgetary funds appropriately.

Plan, implement, and maintain accreditation standards, including special accreditation, i.e., ABET.

Develop and revise new and current programming to align with Academic Program Forecast and Academic Master Plan for the institution.

External Relations and Community Engagement (10%)

Establish and maintain external relationships between SoC and the community/region.

Work with MGA Advancement to maintain and cultivate relationships with the alumni and friends of the University to secure financial resources through development efforts and initiatives.

General Duties (10%) -

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

An earned doctorate aligned to disciplines within MGA's School of Computing

Other Required Qualifications

Evidence of strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

A distinguished record of accomplishment in teaching, scholarship, and service

A strong record of commitment to academic excellence and student success

Required Experience

Three to…