Dean College of Arts and Sciences

Position: Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
About Us

Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development.

The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses.

Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clayton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

Job Summary

Clayton State University, part of the University System of Georgia, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. The University seeks an experienced and innovative leader who will champion the students served, implement and oversee strategies to strengthen the College
¿ s academic programming to meet market demands, and work with the President, Provost, and other senior leaders on campuswide initiatives designed to promote student success and increase community engagement.

The College of Arts & Sciences is the University
¿ s largest and most comprehensive academic unit, anchoring the liberal arts and social sciences core while driving innovation across multiple disciplines. Nearly half of all student credit hours at Clayton State are earned in the College, underscoring its central role in delivering both general education and advanced study. The College offers degrees at the associate
¿ s, bachelor
¿ s, and master
¿ s levels as well as minors and certificates in varying disciplines such as communication & media studies, criminal justice, education, English, film, history, liberal studies, music, psychology, and sociology.

There is strong optimism around the new Provost, and the next Dean will inherit a talented, collegial, and energized group of faculty and staff ready to move forward
¿ hopeful to be guided by a compassionate, decisive, and community-minded leader who can help the College fulfill its potential and leave a lasting legacy of student-centered excellence. To learn more about Clayton State, the College of Arts & Sciences, as well as the qualifications sought in the next Dean, please review the search profile:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Clayton State University is being assisted by Academic Search. Prospective candidates may arrange a confidential discussion with Dr. Margaret Venable by clicking here or with Andrea Cowsert by emailing Andrea.

Cowsert. Applications and nominations should be submitted electronically to CSUDean. Applications must include a cover letter that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in the search profile; a curriculum vitae; and a list of at least five professional references with contact information, including telephone and email, and a note indicating the candidate
¿ s working relationship with each. References will not be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate. The position will remain open until filled, but only applications received by January 15, 2026, can be assured full consideration.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

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