Dean of Education & Social Sciences.
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Talladega College invites applications for the position ofDean of Education & Social Sciences. The Dean will serve as the academic and administrative leader of theSchool of Education & Social Sciences overseeing the development implementation and evaluation of academic programs faculty and students in the fields of education social sciences and related disciplines. The Dean will provide strategic vision leadership and direction for the School while ensuring academic excellence fostering student success supporting faculty development and promoting research and community engagement. The successful candidate will possess a strong record of leadership a commitment to diversity and inclusion and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in education and social sciences.
Specific Qualifications:
- Education:A Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Education Social Sciences or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
- Experience:
- At least five years of experience in higher education with a record of progressively responsible leadership positions including faculty and administrative experience.
- Demonstrated experience in curriculum development academic program assessment and accreditation processes.
- Proven track record of faculty and staff development student mentoring and fostering a culture of academic excellence and inclusivity.
- A strong background in managing budgets staffing and resource allocation for academic programs.
- Experience working with accreditation bodies such as the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and regional accrediting agencies.
- Other Requirements:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with faculty students staff and external stakeholders.
- A demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion in all aspects of academic leadership and program delivery.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and other academic leaders to develop and implement strategic goals and initiatives for the School.
- A vision for the future of education and social sciences that includes innovative approaches to teaching learning and community engagement.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Leadership Experience:Previous experience as a department chair associate dean or in another senior academic leadership role.
- Research and Scholarly Activity:A record of scholarly activity and publications in the fields of education social sciences or related areas.
- Grant Writing and Fundraising:Experience in securing external funding through grants partnerships and fundraising initiatives to support academic programs and student scholarships.
- Community Engagement:Experience in fostering strong relationships with local regional and national partners including schools government agencies non-profits and other community organizations.
Job Responsibilities:
TheDean of Education & Social Scienceswill have the following key responsibilities:
- Academic Leadership & Strategic Direction:
- Provide visionary leadership and direction for the School of Education & Social Sciences ensuring that academic programs are aligned with the Colleges mission goals and strategic priorities.
- Oversee the development implementation and evaluation of curriculum and academic programs in education social sciences and related disciplines.
- Foster an environment of academic excellence innovation and student success across all programs.
- Lead the development and execution of the Schools strategic plan focusing on growth academic quality student engagement and faculty development.
- Faculty and Staff Development:
- Support and mentor faculty members in their professional development including teaching effectiveness research and service.
- Foster a collaborative inclusive and supportive academic community that encourages faculty and staff engagement and collaboration.
- Evaluate and support faculty performance through regular reviews and feedback.
- Oversee recruitment retention and development of high-quality faculty and staff.
- Student Success and Support:
- Ensure that academic programs within the School of Education & Social Sciences are responsive to the evolving needs of students both academically and professionally.
- Advocate for and support initiatives that improve student retention graduation rates and post-graduation success.
- Promote programs and initiatives that support diversity equity and inclusion among students and faculty.
- Administrative and Budgetary Oversight:
- Manage the operational and budgetary responsibilities of the School including resource allocation staffing and facilities management.
- Ensure that the Schools financial resources are effectively and efficiently allocated to support academic programs and initiatives.
- Provide regular reports on the Schools financial status enrollment trends and other key performance indicators to senior leadership.
- Accreditation and Program Assessment:
- Oversee the accreditation process for the Schools programs including ensuring that programs meet the requirements of accrediting bodies and institutional standards.
- Lead efforts in continuous improvement including program evaluation and assessment of student learning outcomes.
- Work closely with the Colleges institutional assessment team to ensure that all programs within the School are regularly reviewed and meet or exceed accreditation standards.
- Community and External Relations:
- Represent the School of Education & Social Sciences to external stakeholders including prospective students alumni educational institutions government agencies and professional organizations.
- Build and maintain partnerships with local K-12 schools social service agencies and other community organizations to enhance educational opportunities for students and contribute to community engagement initiatives.
- Advocate for the Schools programs students and faculty within the College and the broader academic and professional communities.
- Fundraising and Grants:
- Seek and secure external funding for academic programs research initiatives and student scholarships through grants donations and partnerships.
- Develop and implement fundraising strategies in collaboration with the Colleges advancement office.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining qualifications leadership philosophy and vision for the role of Dean of Education & Social Sciences.
- A current curriculum vitae (CV).
- A statement of leadership philosophy and approach to fostering diversity equity and inclusion.
- Contact information for at least three professional references.
- Please submit rsums toemailprotected.
TALLADEGA COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
