Dean School of Arts & Letters
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, University Professor, Academic -
Management
Education Administration
Job Title:
Dean School of Arts & Letters
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 Arts and Letters (SoAL) at Middle Georgia State University (MGA) serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School. The Dean provides vision and leadership to the academic units within SoAL across all five campuses and online.
Responsibilities
Educational Leadership and Academic Integrity (30%) -
Articulate strategic vision and planning for SoAL.
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 college and university assessment efforts and strategies.
Assure ongoing quality and continuous improvement in SoAL's academic programming at the undergraduate and graduate level, and in traditional and online programs.
Meet with students to resolve issues with course, curriculum, and degree completion.
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, Board of Regents, and the University strategic initiatives.
Ensure compliance with SACSCOC standards and reporting.
Monitor program development and progression and complete annual CPR and Assessment reporting each year.
Develop and revise new and current programming to align with the Academic Master Plan for the institution.
Develop budget proposals and manage assigned budgetary funds appropriately.
Plan, implement, and maintain accreditation standards, including special program specific accreditation
External Relations and Community Engagement (10%) -
Establish and maintain external relationships between SoAL 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 Arts and Letters
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 five years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
A record of progressively responsible administrative experience for a minimum of five years at the chair level or higher
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of the arts and letters disciplines and USG core IMPACTS
Knowledge of SACSCOC accreditation standards and requirements
Knowledge of University program requirements
Knowledge of effective program assessment and strategic planning strategies
Knowledge of effective…
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