Academic Dean College of Arts and Sciences Jobs at Fort Valley State University
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Academic Dean-College of Arts and Sciences
FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Academic Dean- College of Arts and Sciences.
Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.
Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for directing the operations of the College of Arts and Sciences.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Recruits, supervises, and evaluates college faculty; makes recommendations to the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs on matters related to hiring, promotion, tenure, and terms of employment.
- Promotes faculty scholarship, professional development, and institutional and community service; supervises, promotes, and evaluates professional development for college staff.
- Manages and administers the college budget with regards to faculty travel, professional development, technology purchases, and general operations.
- Resolves problems with faculty, staff and students.
- Oversees curriculum development, delivery of instruction, and assessment and evaluation of programs in collaboration with faculty.
- Plans and prepares the scheduling of classes.
- Conducts meetings of the college faculty for the purposes of planning, data collection and reporting.
- Fosters academic professionalism through participating in professional organizations, engaging in research, publishing scholarly works, and/or through other appropriate methods.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Doctoral degree in a course of study related to the occupational field required.
- More than five years of related experience required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of program accreditation requirements.
- Knowledge of program assessment and strategic planning strategies.
- Knowledge of budget development and management principles.
- Knowledge of university program requirements.
- Knowledge of classroom practices, teaching methodologies, assessment systems, and educational technology.
- Knowledge of faculty recruitment and hiring strategies.
- Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
- Skill to make timely decisions.
- Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
- Skill in decision making and problem solving.
- Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has direct supervision over Academic Department Chair (9) and Senior Academic Services Assistant (1).
WORKING CONDITIONS
- The work performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light objects.
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
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Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status.
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FVSU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for any person with a disability who meets the definition of disabled as described in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Upon request made to the Office of Human Resources at (478) 825-6301, persons applying for employment will be provided reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or interview process.