Associate Dean for Accreditation, Partnerships & Educator Preparation

Job Title: Associate Dean for Accreditation, Partnerships & Educator Preparation
Location: Summerville Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 239102
Job Summary The College of Education seeks an Associate Dean for Accreditation, Partnerships & Educator Preparation* *to oversee undergraduate and graduate curricula and provide leadership and strategic vision to the College's research mission. The Associate Dean position reports to the Dean and serves as a member of the College leadership team. This position is a 12-month tenure-track appointment starting Academic Year 2022-2023. *Reporting Relationships**Reports to: *Dean, College of Education*Partners with:*Campus Researchers and University Leaders*Relates to: *College of Education Department Chairs and Associate Dean of Academics and ResearchResponsibilities
* The Associate Dean will provide accreditation leadership for all initial and advanced program accreditation and certificate-only programs (GaPSC and CACREP).
* Leadership of Educator Preparation Programs: The Associate Dean will collaborate with the COE Dean, Associate Dean of Academics and Research, Department Chairs and Program Directors overseeing the policies that create, foster and sustain excellence in educator preparation programs.
* Recruiting: This individual will be responsible for all face-to-face and virtual recruiting efforts in the COE. They will ensure the recruitment, matriculation, and graduation of outstanding COE undergraduate and graduate students.
* Coordination of Strategic P·12 Partnerships: These include but are not limited to the East P20 Collaborative, the CSRA Induction Collaborative, the CSRA Leadership Collaborative, the High School Education and Health Sciences Pathways, the Inspiring Men of Color in Education Initiative, Teachers for Tomorrow, and the Troops to Teachers Task Force.
* Teaching Responsibilities: This individual will teach a minimum of one course in the COE each academic year.
* All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
An earned doctorate from an accredited college/university in one of the college program areas or a closely related fieldMinimum of five years of college/university teaching experienceEstablished record of teaching, scholarship, and service meriting an appointment as an Associate Professor or higher with tenure in one of the Colleges three departmentsOutstanding communication skills which include written, oral, listening, and public speaking abilityStrong leadership, collaboration, and supervisory skillsCommitment to international opportunities for students and facultyTechnology competencePreferred Qualifications
Focused program of research in a field of education and history of grant supportExperience with the development and delivery of undergraduate and/or graduate programsExperience with unit assessment and accreditation workExperience with P-12 partnership*Ideal Experience*The Associate Dean should be a strategic thinker, a visionary leader who thrives in a challenging environment and is aligned with the Augusta University values of:
*Collegiality *- reflected in collaboration, partnership, sense of community, and teamwork*Compassion *- reflected in caring, empathy, and social responsibility*Excellence *- reflected in distinction, effectiveness, efficiency, enthusiasm, passion, and quality*lnclusivity *- reflected in diversity, equality, fairness, impartiality, and respect*Integrity *- reflected in accountability, ethical behavior, honesty, and reliability*Leadership *- reflected in courage, honor, professionalism, transparency, and vision*The ideal candidate will have these attributes:*
Successful academic administrative experienceProven success in a comprehensive research university settingAbility to forge and reinforce effective relationships with internal/external constituenciesExperience in working with an executive leadership team in effective and efficient strategy and managementExperience with doctoral programsExperience in program and curricular development, budget and personnel management, student recruitment and retention, grant writing, and assessmentDemonstrated record of respect for and interest in working with people from all backgroundsAbility to build and lead a productive teamProven track record as a problem solver and the ability to implement innovative solutions to contemporary challengesA proven leader capable of mentoring and supporting faculty, particularly in researchComprehensive and broad understanding of current trends in higher educationExperience using learning management systems (ex. Desire2Learn) and assessment technology (ex. Chalk and Wire) to support student academic success*The ideal candidate will also be someone who is:*
CreativeA team playerA holistic and analytical thinkerPassionateA risk-takerEthicalAn advocateAn innovatorAbout Us The College of Education (COE) at Augusta University is seeking an enthusiastic educator with an enthusiasm and commitment for developing future educators, multidisciplinary projects, and community engagement. If you are a go-getter with a plethora of ideas who works well with both students and colleagues, come join us. Augusta University is a rapidly growing research university with deep connections to the city that is home. We are an open and diverse college that welcomes collaboration and encourages collegiality. Journey with us to pursue professionally meaningful work and it will be an experience like no other as we invite you to come grow with us at a unique institution where our employees are our greatest contributors to the legacy of achievement and promise that is Augusta University. Our College encompasses three departments: Advanced Studies and Innovation, Kinesiology, and Teaching and Leading. The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) respectively, approve all educator preparation and counselor education programs.
How To Apply Applicants should upload a letter of interest and a comprehensive curriculum vitae as one PDF document. Confidential review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. Forward nominations and questions to executivesearch@augusta.edu.Background Check All candidates must successfully pass a Background Check review. For some positions, the final candidate may be subject to a (pre-employment) physical, drug screen, and/or credit check.The final candidate will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) by submitting original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. EEO Augusta University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. Also, Augusta University is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.