Dean of the College of Education

Salary : $122,500.00 - $127,500.00 Annually
Location : Grambling
Job Type: Full-Tme Faculty
Job Number: 202200285
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Dean - College of Education
Opening Date: 03/14/2025
Closing Date: 6/30/2025 11:59 PM Central

Job Summary

The Dean provides administrative and academic leadership for the students, faculty and programs in the College.
Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise Department Heads, faculty, and staff in the College.
• Review systemically all academic programs in the College on a quadrennial basis.
• Develop new programs consistent with the mission of the University that are viable and that have market potential.
• Develop initiatives to promote student success and engagement.
• Increase the number of significant scholarly contributions and publications by the faculty in the field.
• Certify the completion of program requirements for graduation for candidates majoring in an academic discipline offered by the College.
• Create an environment that fosters excellence in teaching, research, and service.
• Encourage interdisciplinary collaborations within the university.
• Establish collaborative partnerships with local school districts, colleges, universities, and community organizations.
• Teach at least one course per semester in the area of expertise in the College of Education.
• Attend meetings of the Council of Academic Deans, convocations, commencements, faculty meetings, and other official events of the University.
• Maintain the accreditations of the programs in the College.
• Execute other duties as assigned by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Ed.D./Ph.D. in one of the academic disciplines offered in the College from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Teaching experience at the university level.
• At least five (5) years of serving in a leadership role.
• Possess K-12 experience.
• Exhibit engagement in scholarly research and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Evidence of past success in grant and contract research.
• Document knowledge of the accreditation process (CAEP and SACSCOC).
• Familiarity with online and hybrid instruction.
• Ability to work effectively with University administrators and various campus constituencies.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills and outstanding analytical skills.
• Commitment to engage a wide variety of communities and support a welcoming environment.

Preferred:

• Specialize in a Curriculum and Instruction related degree field.
• Earned license/certificate in teaching K-12.

Supplemental Information
Applications without the following will not be considered complete.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcript(s) if applicable
• Curriculum Vitae if applicable

Review of applications will begin March 28th, 2025 and continue until position is filled.

State As a Model Employer
We offer a complete benefits package to eligible employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, short- term disablity, holidays, annual, and sick leave.
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Do you have a Ed.D./Ph.D. in one of the academic disciplines offered in the College from an accreditedinstitution of higher education?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least five (5) years of serving in a leadership role, K-12 experience and teaching experience at the university level?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have document knowledge of the accreditation process (CAEP and SACSCOC), engagement in scholarly research and publications in peer-reviewed journals and evidence of past success in grant and contract research?

• Yes
• No

Required Question