Francis Marion University and the School of Education invite applications for a Dean of the School of Education. The Dean, being the principal advocate for the School of Education, is responsible for the oversight of the School’s academic programs and the cultivation of alumni involvement. The Dean provides leadership that advances the educational and scholarly missions of programs in the School and fosters a responsive, student-centered, and innovative academic climate. The Dean is accountable for the review of curricula, accreditation, programs, budget, and all operational functions of the School.
This is a 12-month, full-time administrative appointment, with a reduced teaching load.
The Dean reports directly to the Provost.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in establishing and maintaining effective relationships and connections with public school partners.
- Experience in working collaboratively across academic programs, student affairs, and support services.
- Experience in recruiting, supporting, and retaining a diverse student population.
- An understanding and commitment to engage first-generation college students.
- Experience in attracting and retaining a diverse and outstanding faculty.
- Evidence of strong communication skills, effective delegating, and a commitment to shared governance.
- A visionary and strategic thinker about schools of education and how they fit into liberal arts university structures and decision-making.
- Classroom experience in the K-12 system.
Required Qualifications:
- Earned Ph.D. in one of the School of Education’s fields of study with a record of scholarly activity.
- Strong teaching record at the college level.
- Outstanding record of leadership advocacy and service to a college, university, and community.
- Successful leadership experience in a department or school of education required.
FMU has been named a “Great College to Work For” since 2013 as determined by the Chronicle of Higher Education-sponsored survey of higher education institutions. In addition, it has been recognized for its excellence in education by several national ranking agencies, among them US News and World Report, which has named FMU as one of its top regional universities in the south for more than a decade.
Francis Marion University (FMU) is a state-supported, regional university located in Florence, South Carolina. Candidates will find Florence, South Carolina to be an excellent place to live. Florence is a growing city with a vibrant arts culture. Florence enjoys award winning schools, affordable cost of living, excellent healthcare, and varied recreational programs including sports, community events and festivals. Within a few-hour drive are several metropolitan areas, including Columbia, South Carolina; Charleston, South Carolina; Charlotte, North Carolina; Savannah, Georgia, and less than an hour drive to the beach. Florence’s thriving downtown was recently awarded the prestigious Great American Main Street Award, which recognizes communities for their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization.
Materials Needed:
- Letter of Interest (Referencing Position Number 24-12).
- Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate).
- Curriculum vitae.
- The names, addresses (both mail and email), and telephone numbers of three references, and,
- FMU Faculty Application.
To obtain a copy of the faculty application, please click here.
Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2024
Send complete application packet to: Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University, P.O. Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547, or email to: HRAssist@Fmarion.edu, or fax 843-661-1202.
As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission.
Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in South Carolina.
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