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Academic Dean, School of Arts and Sciences

Employer
Gordon State College
Location
Barnesville, GA

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Institution Type
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Classification Title: Academic Dean, School of Arts and Sciences Position Title: Academic Dean, School of Arts and Sciences Position Type: Faculty - Full Time Department: School of Arts and Sciences Job Summary/Basic Function:

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for directing the operations of the School of Arts & Sciences.

MAJOR DUTIES

•Serves as the administrative head of the School of Arts & Sciences; oversees daily operations in accordance with University System of Georgia and college policies and procedures;
•Manages faculty recruitment and development; supervises and evaluates faculty; coordinates faculty teaching assignments.
•Manages curriculum planning, curriculum development and course scheduling.
•Coordinates the articulation of school mission and goals; coordinates school committees to promote programs and student success.
•Reviews faculty portfolios; meets with faculty members regarding tenure and promotion; coordinates faculty professional development strategies; recommends faculty for tenure and promotion.
•Prepares and submits annual reports to the Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs.
•Develops budget proposals and manages assigned budgetary funds.
•Meets with students to resolve curriculum and degree completion issues; mediates and resolves disputes involving faculty members and students.
•Coordinates academic advising; develops and implements student retention plans.
•Oversees the maintenance of accreditation reports and prepares for accreditation reviews.
•Promotes programs and enrollment through orientation or recruitment programs.
•Teaches one class each semester as workload permits.
•Performs related duties as assigned.

Position will be filled pending funding availability.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include college policies and procedures; University System of Georgia policies and procedures; SACS and other accreditation standards and requirements; faculty, staff and student handbooks; federal and state lab safety and chemical hygiene laws; and relevant state and federal regulations. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

•The work consists of varied management, supervisory and instructional duties. The variety of tasks to be managed combined with frequent interruptions contributes to the complexity of the position.

•The purpose of this position is to direct the operations of the School of Arts and Sciences. Success in this position contributes to the successful education of students and to compliance with accreditation standards.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
This position has direct supervision over:
•Department Head, Math and Natural Sciences (1),
•Department Head, Business & Public Service (1),
•Department Head, History and Political Science (1),
•Department Head, Humanities and Fine and Performing Arts (1), and
•Academic Services Assistant II (1).

The Community
Gordon State College’s main campus is in Barnesville, Georgia, a lovely town located an hour south of Atlanta, Georgia. Students and faculty enjoy the pleasures of small town living together with access to the many attractions of a major metropolitan center and an international airport.

Gordon State College is an equal opportunity employer. Georgia is an Open Records Law state. All advertised positions are contingent on final budget approval.

Minimum Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a doctoral degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
•Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

•Knowledge of arts and sciences disciplines.
•Knowledge of accreditation requirements.
•Knowledge of assessment and strategic planning strategies.
•Knowledge of budget development and management principles.
•Knowledge of classroom practices, teaching methodologies, assessment systems, and educational technology.
•Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
•Skill to make timely decisions.
•Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
•Skill in decision making and problem solving.
•Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
•Skill in oral and written communication.

Preferred Qualifications: Posting Date: 11/06/2018 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants:

Complete the online application form by clicking on the button at the top of this page. Include a letter of application and, in your CV, provide phone numbers and addresses for at least three professional references. Submit your unofficial transcripts to: Gordon State College, Attn: HR, 419 College Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204. *Transcripts will be the only material accepted by mail.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
    • High school/GED
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • Ph.D.
  2. * Please specify area of study for each degree attained.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * How many years of higher education academic administration experience do you have?

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Are you currently employed by any USG institution? If yes, please list locations and job titles.

    (Open Ended Question)

Optional & Required Documents Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
  1. Teaching Philosophy
  2. Other Document
  3. Unofficial Transcripts

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