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Dean, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences

Franklin-Deans Office Admin

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

External

Employee

Benefits Eligible

01/01/2023

07/28/2022

Yes

Applicant screening will begin immediately. Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials by Saturday, October 1, 2022; however, screening will continue until the position is filled. The application packet should include a cover letter detailing how the applicant’s credentials and experience meet the needs, responsibilities, and qualifications stated above; a current resume; and contact information for three references (who will not be contacted without further correspondence with the applicant).
All applicants must apply at: uga-deancas@kornferry.com

Athens Area

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PLEASE NOTE: On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement for
Federal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.

The University of Georgia is a Federal Contractor as defined by Presidential Executive Order 14042 and subject to the requirement that Federal Contractors must ensure that all covered employees, including those working remotely, are fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022. You may be required to show proof of your fully vaccinated status at the time of your start date, or have received a medical or religious exemption from the fully vaccinated requirement at the time of your start date. For more information regarding the Federal Contractor fully vaccinated employment requirement please visit https://coronavirus.uga.edu/executive-order/ or call (706) 542-2222.

Dean AC

Professor

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenured

Terminal Degree

The University of Georgia (UGA), the flagship public, a land-grant and sea-grant university of the state of Georgia, seeks an experienced and energetic leader to serve as the next Dean of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. The Dean serves as the chief administrative and academic officer of the College, reporting to the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. The Dean will provide energetic and visionary leadership as well as principled administrative guidance and advocacy for the tripartite mission of the College in teaching, research, and public service/outreach.
The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, the largest college at UGA in terms of enrollment, is a student-centered college that emphasizes holistic student development and impactful research. The College has grown in recent years to a current total enrollment of over 11,500 students. There are approximately 950 total faculty members in the College, where undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered in all areas of arts and sciences, as well as collaborative programs with other schools, colleges, centers and institutes at the University. The introductory courses offered by Franklin fulfill the requirements to support all academic programs at UGA. The College also provides a comprehensive graduate program, offering masters and doctoral degrees in every department with a current enrollment of almost 1,800 graduate and professional students. Faculty, research scientists, professional staff, and students are engaged in research and creative activity in every school and department of Franklin College.

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Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.