Dean College of Education

Position: Dean of the College of Education
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Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices.

One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university.

Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online .

Job Summary

The Dean of the John H. Lounsbury College of Education is responsible for leadership of the College and for implementation of the University's goals, giving special attention to the objectives of undergraduate and graduate education.

Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications are welcome and should be directed to the search consultants. All application materials should be submitted directly to the college's search consultants Disa Mason and Margaret Venable ase send your materials to the search firm rather than applying through this job posting. Applications should consist of a detailed letter of interest that describes the candidate's interest and alignment with the leadership agenda, a current curriculum vitae, and a list of five professional references with current contact information.

References will not be contacted without the permission of the candidate.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategic Direction - 30

Serve as the chief academic and administrative leader of the College of Education, supervising all operations and serving as the advocate for college programs and needs.

Provide visionary leadership to ensure programs within the college are excellent, relevant, transformative, viable for the future, and supportive of the university's strategic plan, Imagine 2030, mission, and vision.

Development of short and long-term plans to advance the college's educational objectives within the context of the university's vision.

Advise the provost on all matters of programs/services, budget, facilities, and personnel.

Faculty & Staff Management - 15

Support and plan the on-going development of chairs, faculty, and staff, including faculty evaluation and feedback to faculty on performance.

Support the faculty through mentoring programs and in achieving standards of excellence in teaching, scholarship, research, and service to the university, community, and profession.

Recommend the appointment, salary, promotion, and tenure of faculty.

Recruit and employ high quality faculty and staff.

Responsible for working with the…