Dean, John H. Lounsbury College of Education

Dean, John H. Lounsbury College of Education

About Us

Georgia College & State University is the state's designated public liberal arts university. As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), Georgia College is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values interdisciplinary inquiry, diversity and inclusion, and academic excellence. The College enrolls approximately 7,000 students -5,800 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students-- and is prominently cited for excellence in teaching, undergraduate research, nursing education, and high impact practices outside the classroom in a number of leading publications.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, approximately 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, the Andalusia Institute, now owned by the College. Milledgeville is also located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff, and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational, and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville, Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College takes great pride in combining the educational experience of private liberal arts colleges with the affordability of a public university. The university's main campus is a residential learning community focused on undergraduate education and a select number of graduate programs. Faculty and staff are dedicated to engaging students through high-impact pedagogies that foster intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry, and critical thinking. We strive for excellence in the classroom and beyond. We nurture collaborative leadership and global citizenship, and we value diversity and inclusion in all of its forms.

Georgia College seeks faculty and administrators who understand and embrace our public liberal arts mission, who are committed to respecting and fostering diversity and inclusion inside and outside of the classroom, and who are dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through teaching, scholarship, and service. All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. To carry out our public liberal arts mission, we seek faculty with the desire and ability to provide a first-class learning experience for our students, one that will prepare them to be competent, thoughtful, and well-rounded leaders who make transformative contributions to their communities and to the world.

Location

Serving as Georgia's state capitol for 64 years, Milledgeville is a located less than a two-hour drive from Atlanta, and an easy drive from all the other great cities in the Peach State - Augusta, Athens, Macon, Columbus, and Savannah. Close enough to everything, but far away enough to avoid the hustle and bustle. For more information on Milledgeville, please visit https://www.visitmilledgeville.org/.

Department Information

The John H. Lounsbury College of Education at Georgia College offers several award-winning undergraduate and graduate degrees. Instructional and school leaders gain valuable opportunities and benefit from the meaningful partnerships the university maintains with schools, districts, and other institutions and agencies. The COE is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
COE Mission Statement: The John H. Lounsbury College of Education innovatively and collaboratively develops and empowers educational professionals, P-12 communities, and the Georgia College community to promote diversity, equity, advocacy, and excellence in learning, teaching, service, and scholarship.

Job Summary

The Dean of the John H. Lounsbury College of Education is responsible for leadership of the College and for implementation of the University's goals, giving special attention to the objectives of undergraduate and graduate education.

Responsibilities

Administration -

* Implement a college-based vision including short- and long-term plans that are based on the university's vision statement and strategic goals and that the College's missions are aligned with the university's mission.
* Responsible for recruitment and employment of qualified faculty and staff, including an assessment and recommendation of faculty candidates (SACSCOC credentials), administration of faculty and staff development programs, and faculty reappointment and tenure and promotion.
* Responsible for working with the department chairs to staff all classes, supervise all employees in the College including administration of performance evaluations, development of short- and long-term plans to advance the college's educational objectives within the context of the university's vision.
* Responsible for maintaining national accreditation and state compliance for initial and advanced programs. Participate in a program review for evaluation of existing degree, certification, and other academic programs and implementation of improvements to enhance the quality of instruction, academic programs, and research.
* Recruit, enroll, and retain students for undergraduate and graduate programs.
* Manage college facilities and equipment in a manner that promotes quality learning in classrooms and laboratories.
* Support graduates in their efforts to secure employment or gain admission to graduate or professional Schools.
* Responsible for maintaining external relations with donors, school districts, and specific partnerships that address the university/college mission; i.e., the Georgia College Early College, Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy and the Georgia College Montessori Academy at the Early Learning Center.
*  Pursue the continued development of the Maker Space and expand its impact on student learning.

Administration - Fiscal -
The dean develops the college's annual budget request. Among the tasks associated with this duty are the following:
* Justification for all funding requests with analysis of projected costs.
*  Administration of all college budgets with fidelity.
*  Appropriate assignment of faculty and staff in compliance with the institutional plan.

Administration - Liaison -
* Participates in the development of the overall admissions policies for the university and appropriate school.
*  Formulation of program proposals to support the university's educational mission.
*  Administration of College participation in undergraduate and graduate student recruitment, orientation, and advisement programs.
* Supports the university's private development activities.

The Dean serves on governance teams, committees, and accepts other duties as assigned by the Provost.

Required Qualifications

Other Required Qualifications

* An earned doctorate in a discipline represented within the college.
*A demonstrated record of effective administrative leadership and excellence in teaching, research, and service and be eligible as full professor with tenure at time of appointment.
*Minimum 5-7 years.
*Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, including a well-developed sense of equity and integrity.
*A strong commitment to the college.

Note: Must meet SCACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org -faculty credentials)

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
*  Experience with accreditation.
*  Demonstrated effectiveness in management of fiscal resources.
*  Demonstrated experience in fundraising and resource development.

Required Documents to Attach

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 5 References with contact information

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee and strives to create a campus environment which understands, fosters, and embraces the value of diversity. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by Georgia College. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Georgia College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution.

Background Check

• Position of Trust
• Education
• Financial/Credit Check

GC&SU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action institution, with a commitment to cultural, racial, and ethnic communities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. It is expected that successful candidates share in this commitment. For more information, please visit our web page at www.gcsu.edu.