Dean of the College of Education Position Available In Greenwood, South Carolina

Dean of the College of Education
Employer
Lander University
Location
Greenwood County, South Carolina
Salary
Salary based on experience and education
Date posted
Mar 31, 2025
View more categories now Dean of the College of Education Lander University invites applications for the position of Dean of the College of Education. The Dean reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and ensures the College’s programs promote and align with the overall strategic plan and success of the University. In coordination with the Provost and VPAA, the Dean provides leadership and direction for the College’s programs and activities. As the senior administrative officer of the College, the Dean is responsible for all functions and matters relating to the College and is a valuable member of the Provost’s leadership team. The Dean holds faculty rank and may be tenured in accordance with University policies. The College of Education The College of Education is a crucial and growing unit within the university, with a history of offering programs that prepare students for and support professionals in successful careers. The College’s focus is on teacher certification and educational offerings at the University, with 15 full-time faculty and staff in the Department of Teacher Education and 7 program coordinators from other colleges who work closely with the College of Education faculty to ensure robust secondary education and K-12 offerings. Accredited by CAEP, the College of Education offers state-of-the-art facilities where Teacher Education students explore innovative methods to enhance teaching and learning. The College has approximately 425 students in its undergraduate degree programs, overseeing Bachelor’s degrees in Early Childhood Education (with an optional Montessori Emphasis), Elementary Education, Middle Level Education (English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies), Secondary Education (Chemistry, English, Mathematics, and Social Studies), and Physical Education, as well as working closely with Music and Art Education programs housed in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Education and Child Development serves students interested in the field of education outside of teacher certification. All undergraduate education majors spend extensive time in the field, enabling students to prepare for their future careers. The College of Education also serves approximately 250 graduate students through online and hybrid graduate programs. Lander is one of nine universities in the nation to host an American Montessori Society affiliated teacher education program and offer an M.Ed. in Montessori Education for aspiring educators. The College is also the home to the MAT in Special Education and the M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning. The College has close relationships with partner school districts, offering both professional development and graduate courses to meet the needs of teachers and learners in the region. Lander University Lander University is a comprehensive regional public university in Greenwood, South Carolina. The 60 areas of study, including many academic programs in emerging and high-demand fields, are attracting academically talented students from across the state and the nation. Enrollment at Lander has increased steadily over the past nine years and the institution is investing in a variety of initiatives and physical infrastructure expansion to support that growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent the President and Provost to the faculty and staff of the College.
• Represent, advocate for, and mediate for the College’s faculty, students, and academic programs.
• Lead development of new academic programs and revision of existing academic programs.
• Promote retention, persistence, and degree completion of students of the College and University as a whole.
• Direct continuous improvement of the College, ensuring it is an innovative unit current or ahead of national best practices.
• Represent the College and University within the community and with national, regional, and state organizations.
• Assist the Office of University Advancement in fundraising for the College.
• Collaborate with the Office of Admissions to set and meet goals for student enrollment, retention, and graduation.
• Appoint, mentor, and supervise the Department Chairs.
• Recruit faculty who will position the College for success.
• Mentor and develop faculty, with an emphasis on ensuring faculty are prepared to achieve promotion.
• Oversee department chairs’ annual evaluation of faculty members.
• Oversee the annual schedule of course offerings.
• Recommend the appointment, salary, promotion, tenure, and dismissal of faculty members.
• Oversee the budget for the College.
• Cultivate a collegial, collaborative environment with faculty, students, staff, administrators, and the community.
• Lead with transparency and respect, modeling professional and ethical behavior.
• Support the teaching, research, and scholarly work of the faculty and students in the College.

Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in a discipline within the College is required.
• Candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of full-time college teaching experience with a record of teaching, scholarship, and service that would merit appointment to the rank of at least Associate Professor, with accomplishments meriting the rank of Professor strongly preferred.
• A minimum of three years of higher education administration experience as a Dean, Associate Dean, Division Head, Department Chair, or similar administrative position that includes supervision of direct reports and evidence of strong management and innovative leadership.
• Experience with developing and overseeing online programs and online teaching and learning is strongly preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Collegiality, a respect for shared governance, and a possession of a collaborative management style.
• Superb interpersonal abilities and communication skills.
• Experience with successful accreditation efforts for Education programs the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
• Demonstrated success with program revision and development preferred.
• A record of success with growing enrollment preferred.
• Documented evidence of building positive relations with the local K-12 education community and alumni, including successful fundraising preferred.
• Experience with writing grants and proposals preferred.

Applications Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

Application packet must include:

A letter of application that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications of the position; Current curriculum vitae; and At least five references with full contact information including e-mails (References will not be contacted without consent from applicants.) Additional information will be requested upon receipt of application. Submit application packet (preferably as PDFs) via email to Melissa Thompson Review of applications begins immediately. For best consideration, submit applications by April 15, 2025. The position is open until filled.