Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences

Job ID : 281978

Location : Georgia College & State Univ

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Regular / Temporary : Regular

About Us

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, 34 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, diversity, 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, now 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 committed to protecting

academic freedom in addition to supporting the freedom of

expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's

Freedom

of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its "https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct">

Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online

at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) will provide

leadership and oversight for the strategic, academic, intellectual

and administrative affairs of the college. Reporting directly to

the provost / vice president for Academic Affairs, the dean is the

college's chief academic, executive, and fiscal officer, and a

member of the Council of Deans and Academic Affairs Leadership

Team. The College of Arts and Sciences provides the focus for the

university's statewide liberal arts mission. The fundamental

mission of the college is to promote critical reflection and the

advancement of knowledge by teaching the core curriculum; by

offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate degrees for

students; and by encouraging excellence in teaching, scholarly

activity, research, and service on the part of faculty. Students

are challenged to address the analytical, historical, cultural, and

philosophical foundations of their disciplines, to think critically

and creatively, to act with ethical and aesthetic awareness, and to

communicate effectively in a free and open exchange of ideas.

Confidential inquiries, nominations, and

applications are invited. Apply for this

position by emailing your CV and letter to the university's search

consultants, Ann Yates and Dinah DeWitt at Apply

for this position by emailing your CV and letter to the

university's search consultants, Ann Yates and Dinah DeWitt

at "mailto : GeorgiaCollegeDeanCOAS@buffkinbaker.com" target="_blank"

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mailto : georgiacollegedeancoas@buffkinbaker.com">

GeorgiaCollegeDeanCOAS@buffkinbaker.com .

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategic Direction - 30

Serve as the chief academic and administrative leader of the

College of Arts and Sciences, 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.

Recommend the appointment, salary, promotion, and tenure of

faculty.

Recruit and employ high quality faculty and staff.

Support the faculty through mentoring programs and in achieving

standards of excellence in teaching, scholarship, research, and

service to the university, community, and profession.

Responsible for working with the department chairs to staff all

classes and the supervision of all employees in the college

including administration of performance evaluations.

Academic Program Oversight - 15

Participate in program review for evaluation of existing degrees,

certification, and other academic programs and implementation of

improvements to enhance the quality of instruction, academic

programs, and research for the purpose of student success.

Manage college facilities and equipment in a manner that promotes

quality learning in classrooms and laboratories.

Support graduates in their efforts to secure employment or gain

admission to graduate / professional schools.

Implementation of improvements to enhance quality of instruction,

academic programs, and research.

Financial Management & Resource Development -

Develop, recommend, and administer the College budget within

funding limits.

Expand and diversify funding sources through external and internal

avenues in collaboration with University Advancement and the Office

of Grants and Sponsored Projects.

Partner with COAS advisory boards for fundraising, program reviews,

strategic planning, and assist with professional development of

majors.

Relationship Building & Communication - 15

Foster collaborative relationships within and across the

University

Maintain and strengthen strategic relationships with community,

alumni, benefactors, and private and public sector partners on

behalf of the college and university

Continue to enhance networks among University System of Georgia

institutions and the Deans of Colleges of Arts and Sciences.

Communicate effectively through social media with COAS stakeholders

with College of Arts and Sciences alumni, donors, board members,

and friends.

Serve on governance teams and committees and perform other duties

as assigned by the Provost / Vice President for Academic

Affairs.

Other - 5

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

An earned terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution

of higher education in a discipline within the College of Arts and

Sciences.

Other Required Qualifications

An awareness of current trends in higher education and experience

with innovation in undergraduate and graduate teaching and learning

particularly in a liberal arts education.

Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal

skills.

Required Experience

A record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service

commensurate with appointment at the rank of full professor with

tenure.

A strong record of progressively responsible and relevant

university leadership experience.

A minimum of five years of relevant academic leadership experience

including significant and progressive administration experiences at

the department chair level or above.

Significant and successful experience in faculty evaluation and

professional development and in managing enrollment and complex

budgets.

Experience with shared governance and a consultative leadership

style.

Record of successful fundraising and alumni engagement.

AACSB and ABET Accreditation experience.

Experience in communicating the benefits of a liberal arts

education in the 21st century.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Record of successful community outreach.

Experience as a college dean.

Experience in accreditation.

Demonstrated ability to articulate the contemporary value and

relevance of liberal arts education.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Lead complex academic organization.

Make sound decisions regarding resources, programs and

personnel.

Build consensus among stakeholders.

Advocate effectively for college needs and priorities.

Develop and maintain strategic partnerships.

Navigate complex organizational structures.

Analyze complex data and trends.

Balance competing priorities and demands.

Foster innovation while maintaining academic excellence.

Adapt leadership approach to different situations.

Maintain composure under pressure.

Think strategically while managing day-to-day operations.

KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrated record of scholarly achievement and teaching

excellence.

Deep understanding of academic program development and

assessment.

Knowledge of accreditation processes and requirements.

Understanding of budget management and resource allocation.

Knowledge of faculty development and evaluation processes.

Familiarity with fundraising and advancement strategies.

Understanding of current trends in higher education.

SKILLS

Strategic planning and implementation.

Academic leadership and program development.

Budget development and fiscal management.

Personnel management and performance evaluation.

Grant writing and external funding acquisition.

Relationship building with internal / external stakeholders.

Effective written and verbal communication.

Social media and digital communication proficiency.

Data-driven decision making.

Change management.

Conflict resolution.

Collaborative leadership style.

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. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and

Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and

can be found on-line at

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategic Direction - 30

Serve as the chief academic and administrative leader of the

College of Arts and Sciences, 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.

Recommend the appointment, salary, promotion, and tenure of

faculty.

Recruit and employ high quality faculty and staff.

Support the faculty through mentoring programs and in achieving

standards of excellence in teaching, scholarship, research, and

service to the university, community, and profession.

Responsible for working with the department chairs to staff all

classes and the supervision of all employees in the college

including administration of performance evaluations.

Academic Program Oversight - 15

Participate in program review for evaluation of existing degrees,

certification, and other academic programs and implementation of

improvements to enhance the quality of instruction, academic

programs, and research for the purpose of student success.

Manage college facilities and equipment in a manner that promotes

quality learning in classrooms and laboratories.

Support graduates in their efforts to secure employment or gain

admission to graduate / professional schools.

Implementation of improvements to enhance quality of instruction,

academic programs, and research.

Financial Management & Resource Development -

Develop, recommend, and administer the College budget within

funding limits.

Expand and diversify funding sources through external and internal

avenues in collaboration with University Advancement and the Office

of Grants and Sponsored Projects.

Partner with COAS advisory boards for fundraising, program reviews,

strategic planning, and assist with professional development of

majors.

Relationship Building & Communication - 15

Foster collaborative relationships within and across the

University

Maintain and strengthen strategic relationships with community,

alumni, benefactors, and private and public sector partners on

behalf of the college and university

Continue to enhance networks among University System of Georgia

institutions and the Deans of Colleges of Arts and Sciences.

Communicate effectively through social media with COAS stakeholders

with College of Arts and Sciences alumni, donors, board members,

and friends.

Serve on governance teams and committees and perform other duties

as assigned by the Provost / Vice President for Academic

Affairs.

Other - 5

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

An earned terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution

of higher education in a discipline within the College of Arts and

Sciences.

Other Required Qualifications

An awareness of current trends in higher education and experience

with innovation in undergraduate and graduate teaching and learning

particularly in a liberal arts education.

Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal

skills.

Required Experience

A record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service

commensurate with appointment at the rank of full professor with

tenure.

A strong record of progressively responsible and relevant

university leadership experience.

A minimum of five years of relevant academic leadership experience

including significant and progressive administration experiences at

the department chair level or above.

Significant and successful experience in faculty evaluation and

professional development and in managing enrollment and complex

budgets.

Experience with shared governance and a consultative leadership

style.

Record of successful fundraising and alumni engagement.

AACSB and ABET Accreditation experience.

Experience in communicating the benefits of a liberal arts

education in the 21st century.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Record of successful community outreach.

Experience as a college dean.

Experience in accreditation.

Demonstrated ability to articulate the contemporary value and

relevance of liberal arts education.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Lead complex academic organization.

Make sound decisions regarding resources, programs and

personnel.

Build consensus among stakeholders.

Advocate effectively for college needs and priorities.

Develop and maintain strategic partnerships.

Navigate complex organizational structures.

Analyze complex data and trends.

Balance competing priorities and demands.

Foster innovation while maintaining academic excellence.

Adapt leadership approach to different situations.

Maintain composure under pressure.

Think strategically while managing day-to-day operations.

KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrated record of scholarly achievement and teaching

excellence.

Deep understanding of academic program development and

assessment.

Knowledge of accreditation processes and requirements.

Understanding of budget management and resource allocation.

Knowledge of faculty development and evaluation processes.

Familiarity with fundraising and advancement strategies.

Understanding of current trends in higher education.

SKILLS

Strategic planning and implementation.

Academic leadership and program development.

Budget development and fiscal management.

Personnel management and performance evaluation.

Grant writing and external funding acquisition.

Relationship building with internal / external stakeholders.

Effective written and verbal communication.

Social media and digital communication proficiency.

Data-driven decision making.

Change management.

Conflict resolution.

Collaborative leadership style.

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. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and

Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and

can be found on-line at "https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct">

https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board

Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line

at "https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653">

https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the

fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for

every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the

grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual

orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age,

disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded

from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or

otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or

activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning

institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives

to achieve excellence in the composition of its community,

educational programs, university policies, research and

scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular

activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the

university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its

campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to

succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to

feel a sense of belonging.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position has financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Report
• Credit Check
• Education Verification
• Publication Review

Special Applicant Instructions

Confidential inquiries, nominations, and

applications are invited. Apply for this

position by emailing your CV and letter to the university's search

consultants, Ann Yates and Dinah DeWitt at Apply

for this position by emailing your CV and letter to the

university's search consultants, Ann Yates and Dinah DeWitt

at "mailto : GeorgiaCollegeDeanCOAS@buffkinbaker.com" target="_blank"

title=

mailto : georgiacollegedeancoas@buffkinbaker.com">

GeorgiaCollegeDeanCOAS@buffkinbaker.com .

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