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*As a unit
of the University System of Georgia, Armstrong Atlantic State University's
vacant faculty positions are also posted at the University
System of Georgia Applicant Clearinghouse.
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Position Title:
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Dean of
the College of Education
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Department:
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College
of Education |
Position Begins:
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Upon
Hire |
Status:
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12 Month
Tenure |
Benefits Available:
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Yes |
PVA *
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54556 |
| Description: |
Armstrong Atlantic State University invites
applications and nominations for a dynamic
and innovative leader to assume the position
of the Dean of the College of Education.
The Dean of Education reports directly
to the Vice President of Academic Affairs/Dean
of Faculty and is a member of the Council
of Deans. The College of Education has
received state-wide recognition on a number
of occasions; most recently the College
was recognized for its key role in increasing
numbers of teachers and numbers of minority
teachers for the state of Georgia. The
more than 60 member team of full-time
faculty and staff in the College of Education
are organized into four departments: Early
Childhood Education, Health and Physical
Education, Middle and Secondary Education,
and Special and Adult Education, as well
as the Georgia Technology Training Center.
Approximately 470 undergraduate teacher
education students, 480 graduate students,
and 300 pre-education candidates are enrolled
in classes. All teacher education programs
at Armstrong Atlantic State University
are approved by the Georgia Professional
Standards Commission and accredited by
the National Council for Accreditation
of Teacher Education. All programs of
the university are accredited by the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and vision for the
College of Education
- Serve as an advocate for the needs and
programs of the College of Education including
graduate education and off campus centers
- Support faculty in teaching, professional
development, service, and scholarship
- Support assessment by disseminating
and using data in decision making
- Actively seek financial support and
fundraising for the departments and the
college
- Develop and maintain productive collaborations
with sister institutions in the University
System of Georgia
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| Qualifications: |
- Earned doctoral degree in a discipline
appropriate within a College of Education
- Record of excellence in teaching and
scholarship commensurate with the rank
of Full Professor and eligibility for
graduate faculty status and tenure at
the time of appointment
- Record of significant administrative
experience in higher education, including
management of complex budgets and supervision
of personnel
- Knowledge of and experience in teacher
education
- Record of P-12 school experience
- Knowledge of and experience with NCATE
accreditation
- Successful experience in collaborating
with liberal arts and sciences
- Successful experience of outreach into
the community including outreach to schools,
foundations, and/or business organizations
- Understanding of and commitment to issues
related to diversity
- Evidence of political proficiency in
educational and legislative environments
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal
communication skills
Employment is contingent upon successful
completion of a background investigation.
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| The University: |
Armstrong Atlantic
State University (AASU) is a progressive part
of the University System of Georgia. Acclaimed
for academic excellence since its founding
in 1935, AASU offers undergraduate and graduate
degrees in the College of Arts, Humanities
and Social Sciences, the College of Education,
the College of Health Professions, the College
of Science and Technology, and the School of
Graduate Studies. The university community
includes 6800 students and 250 full-time faculty.
Armstrong Atlantic is located in the beautiful,
historic and picturesque city of Savannah,
Georgia. The city offers myriad cultural and
recreational opportunities. |
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| The Community: |
Armstrong is located
in historic Savannah Georgia, a coastal city
located 250 miles southeast of Atlanta, Georgia
and 150 miles north of Jacksonville, Florida.
Savannah has long been known as a charming
city; rich in beauty, cultural diversity, support
for the arts, and opportunities for recreation.
In the last decade the city has capitalized
on its diverse manufacturing base, flourishing
tourist industry, and thriving port to become
the economic motor for the region. With a metropolitan
area population of 296,232 and an adjacent
six-county population of 471,000, Savannah
is well-positioned for future growth. The university
campus is 20 miles from sandy beaches, and
only a mile or so from crabbing, shrimping,
and saltwater fishing. |
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| Salary: |
Competitive and commensurate
with education and experience. Excellent benefits
package. |
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| Application
Process: |
The Search Committee invites letters of
nomination and applications to be submitted
to the chair of the search committee.
Confidential review of materials will
begin immediately and continue until the
appointment is made. It is preferred,
however, that all nominations and applications
be submitted prior to January 23, 2008.
Application materials must include (1)
a letter of interest, which addresses
the applicant's qualifications for, and
interest in, the position, including a
discussion of the critical leadership
issues present; (2) a current resume;
and (3) the names, email and business
addresses, and home and business telephone
numbers of at least three references.
Electronic submissions are welcomed.
Nominations and application materials should
be directed to:
Dr. Ed Wheeler
College of Education Dean Search Committee
Armstrong Atlantic State University
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419
Phone: 912-927-5279
Email: dean.education@armstrong.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately
and will continue until the position is
filled.
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Armstrong Atlantic State University is
an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer.
Georgia is an Open Records Law
state.
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