Dean position

Position Description. Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College. The Dean is regarded as an intellectual leader within the College and across the University and regional communities. The Dean sets the vision for the College within the University's strategic plan, establishes new opportunities for the College, and directs its growth and development through shared academic governance. The Dean participates in campus-wide planning and is responsible for the College's teaching quality, budget, development and allocation of resources, and the administration of academic and research programs and alumni relations. The Dean communicates official business of the College with University authorities, faculty, students, staff, and external constituencies and provides leadership in fund-raising to augment state appropriations. The position is a 12-month appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Qualifications:
o Earned doctorate and an exemplary record including teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate to appointment to the rank of tenured full professor in one of the departments of the College.
o Demonstrated successful leadership in higher education at or above the department chair level, including budget and personnel experience.
o Grant experience and demonstrated skills and desire to lead a broad and intensive revenue enhancement effort through fund-raising/grants/contracts.
o Experience with strategic planning and program development.
o Ability to function successfully in and promote an environment of collegiality and diversity.
o Active involvement in professional organizations.
o Commitment to successful outreach with external stakeholders.
o Knowledge of trends and issues challenging higher education.
Screening of applications begins October 18, 2002, and continues until the position is filled. Preferred starting date is July 1, 2003. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above, a curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five professional references. Applications and nominations should be sent to:
Dr. Katherine Conway-Turner

Chair, Dean of Science and Technology Search Committee

Georgia Southern University

P. O. Box 8142

Statesboro GA 30460-8142
Electronic mail: <[log in to unmask]>
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The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be open to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the search chair.