Research Associate

Dean, College of Education

Anderson University of South Carolina invites applications for the position of Dean of the College of Education. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary, innovative, and entrepreneurially minded individual to take an already excellent Education program to new heights of performance and achievement.

The new Dean will lead an accomplished group of highly talented faculty members who are dedicated to providing challenging academic experiences to their students within the context of Christian higher education. The College of Education offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Education with concentrations in Early Childhood; Elementary Education with an add-on certification in Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education with an add-on certification in Special Education Learning Disabilities; Physical Education (K-12); and Special Education. The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education is also available in the online environment. In collaboration with Departments of the Arts and Sciences, the College of Education also offers the option of completing a prescribed sequence of Professional Education courses that lead to initial teacher certification in the secondary (9-12) area of English, mathematics, and social studies. Undergraduate degrees with initial teacher certification are also offered in Art Education (K-12) and vocal or instrumental music education (K-12) in partnership with The South Carolina School of the Arts. Graduate degrees include a Master in Education; Master of Education: Administration and Supervision; and Master of Art in Teaching: Elementary Education. The programs of the College of Education are accredited by CAEP and the South Carolina State Department of Education. The University’s programs are offered at its historic campus in Anderson, South Carolina (www.andersonuniversity.edu).

Anderson University is an innovative and entrepreneurial comprehensive university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention that highly values both the liberal arts and professional studies. The University is ranked as 20^th in Regional Colleges and Universities by U.S. News and World Report, first in the category of “Up and Coming Colleges and Universities” first in “Undergraduate Teaching,” and first in the category of the combination of academic quality and cost efficiency. Candidates with a strong Christian value system, lifestyle, and commitment to the integration of faith and the academic discipline of Education are encouraged to apply. Over the last decade, the University has been on an upward trajectory of accomplishment and has developed an identity as a rapidly advancing, selective university dedicated to providing an intellectually rigorous and outcomes based educational experience.

Qualified candidates will hold a terminal degree in a field within the discipline of Education and have knowledge of, and experience with, specialized accreditation processes related to the academic field of Education. Experience in higher education administration or in a professional setting related to the discipline is preferred. Candidates must have a strong desire to provide a positive impact on traditional and adult student learning, lead in the assessment and continuous improvement of every aspect of the College, work collaboratively with University leadership to achieve strategic plans for the College and the entire University. Salary and rank will be competitive and commensurate with expectations that accompany assumption of the duties of a significant deanship within a top-ranked university.

Applications are currently under review and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, a letter of application, vita, transcripts, and at least three references complete with contact information should be sent to:

Patricia Day

Executive Assistant – Office of the Provost
Anderson University
316 Boulevard
Anderson, SC 29621

Applications may be sent by e-mail to pday@andersonuniversity.edu

Anderson University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity within its faculty, staff, and students.

 

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