Dean, School of Education/Professor
- Employer
- Claflin University
- Location
- Orangeburg, South Carolina
- Salary
- Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Claflin University invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean, School of Education. The Dean reports to the Provost and is the chief academic and administrative officer for the School of Education. The NCATE-CAEP accredited School of Education offers undergraduate majors in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle-Level and Secondary (English, Mathematics, Art, Music) Education. Additionally, the School offers a fully online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. Other programs housed in the School of Education include Sport Management, and Human Performance and Recreation.
The Dean will lead the faculty in academic program development; spearhead the CAEP re-accreditation process; engender the School’s scholarly activities; seek and develop external partnerships; and foster collaboration among academic units at the institution.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in any one of the following disciplines: elementary, early childhood, or middle-level education; curriculum and instruction; educational psychology; or reading education. He or she must also have a successful record of teaching, research, and service to qualify for an appointment at the rank of associate or full professor. Candidates with an exemplary record in scholarship and college-level teaching are especially encouraged to apply. Other desired characteristics include a demonstrated track-record of excellence in standards-based education in K-12; successful academic administrative leadership experience, including program planning; curriculum development; faculty recruitment and development; fiscal management; and online education. Experience with state-level licensure bodies, and regional and CAEP accreditation is essential.
The successful candidate will be a person who evidences effective communication and interpersonal skills with faculty, students, staff, and administrators; has a track-record of building partnerships and community collaborations; is capable of motivating faculty to heightened levels of excellence in teaching and scholarship; and demonstrates an ability to lead transformation change.
Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately.
Application Procedure: Candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, description and elaboration of relevant experience, select publications, an official transcript, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references to:
Office of Human Resources
Claflin University
400 Magnolia Street,
Orangeburg, SC 29115
http://www.claflin.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources
E-mail: humanresources@claflin.edu
Office telephone: 803-535-5635
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application process should contact the Human Resources Office. Office Number: 803-535-5635
Equal Opportunity Employer
Organization
Claflin University is a nationally ranked comprehensive institution of higher education affiliated with The United Methodist Church. A historically black university founded in 1869, Claflin is committed to providing students with access to exemplary educational opportunities in its undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs. Claflin seeks to foster a rich community comprised of students, faculty, staff, and administrators who work to nurture and develop the skills and character needed for engaged citizenship and visionary and effective leadership.
In its undergraduate programs, Claflin provides students with the essential foundation of a liberal arts education. Emphasizing critical and analytic thinking, independent research, oral and written communication skills, the University invites students to use disciplined study to explore and confront the substantive challenges facing the global society. Claflin’s graduate programs provide opportunities for advanced students to increase their specialization in particular fields of study oriented toward professional enhancement and academic growth. Its continuing education programs provide students with expanded avenues for professional development and personal fulfillment.
Clafin Guiding Principles
At the center of everything we do is a system of values informing and guiding all policies and programs. These values, expressed through our decisions and actions, are defined by five overarching guiding principles:
Commitment to Excellence
Through doing things better and differently.
Commitment to Valuing People
By providing a safe, wholesome and healthy environment for our people to live, learn and work.
Commitment to Being Customer Focused
Ensuring that everyone knows who the customer is, and takes steps to show it.
Commitment to Exemplary Educational Programs
By educating our students in a way to help them have a full, quality life and function as productive citizens.
Commitment to Financial Accountability
By putting in place sound and effective fiscal policies which are consistent with the mission and goals of the university.
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