Associate Dean - School of Business

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

This position is responsible for direct assistance to the Dean of the School of Business.

Academic Program Leadership and Management (40%) -
Assist the Dean with the following management duties:
Articulate strategic vision and planning for the school with the Dean.
Assure ongoing quality and continuous improvement in the college's academic program array at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and in both traditional and online programs.
Manages curriculum planning, curriculum development and course scheduling linked to the Academic Master Plan.
Develops and implements student success and retention initiatives.

Administrative Compliance, Accreditation, and Quality Enhancement Plan (30%) -
Coordinates the implementation and sustainability of the Quality Enhancement Plan (Financial Literacy) throughout the university in accordance with SACSCOC standards.
Plans, implements, and maintains AACSB accreditation and other appropriate accreditation relative to the school¿s mission.
Prepare the annual and semester reports for AACSB related to faculty workload and productivity.
Evaluate and ensure alignment of faculty research policies with related standards for both AACSB and SACSCOC.

Personnel Management and Scheduling (20%) -
Assist the Dean in matters relating to the evaluation, recruitment, and appointment of faculty.
Work with the administrative coordinator of the School of Business to oversee the scheduling of classes.
Manages assessment strategies and ensures alignment with those efforts in academic affairs.
Meets with students to resolve curriculum and degree completion issues; mediates and resolves disputes.

Other Duties (10%) -
Assist the Dean in other matters as directed by the Dean in the administration of the School of Business.

Educational Requirements
An earned doctorate in a business field or closely related field.

Other Required Qualifications
A record of teaching, scholarship, and service excellence, sufficient to qualify for the rank of tenured Associate Professor or higher in the School of Business.
Must be a Scholarly Academic or Practice Academic under Business School and AACSB guidelines.

Required Experience
Minimum two years' experience in higher education as a department chair, director or associate dean.

Knowledge of at least one discipline within the school as well as the USG core curriculum.
Knowledge of accreditation requirements, including any special or secondary accreditation requirements.
Knowledge of assessment and strategic planning strategies.
Knowledge of classroom practices, teaching methodologies, assessment systems, and educational technology.
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.

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.

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This is a full-time, 12-month, administrative faculty position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.