Job Title: Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Community Engagement, College of Education
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 284822
About Us
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Job Summary
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for an Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Community Engagement in the College of Education. In relation to Faculty Affairs for the College of Education, the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Community Engagement will work with the college on faculty supports from recruitment to retention and professional development; they will work with faculty and leadership on curricular development and following processes relative to curricular development and implementation; they will work with leadership on the development and adherence to policy and procedures; and they will assist department heads with faculty issues and concerns. Relative to community engagement, the Associate Dean will work with college on college-wide projects, centers, and institutes; they will work with all aspects of recruitment, including dual enrollment initiatives; and they will work with the dean on new initiatives relative to advancement and development projects.
Responsibilities
1. In collaboration with the department heads, supervise hiring, on-board new faculty members, and support junior faculty members in their efforts to secure tenure and promotion and provide support to the non-tenure-track faculty.
2. Coordinate activities to enhance the professional development of the faculty and staff.
3. Handle faculty and staff personnel actions, as appropriate.
4. Work with faculty on the development of research, particularly in reference to grant and fellowship projects, study abroad projects, and other projects relative to research and development.
5. Work with faculty on the development of and adherence to policies and procedures within the College of Education
6. Work with leadership and faculty on curricular projects, including helping with the institutional curriculum submission process and the college-wide processes.
7. Lead recruitment initiatives across the college, including dual enrollment initiatives and work with the Georgia Department of Education, the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Professional Standards Commissions, the Technical System of Georgia, and any other entities that might have a stake in enrollment and/or enrollment and recruitment initiatives.
8. Work with the Appalachian Studies Centers and any new centers or institutes.
9. Work with the dean on advancement and development projects.
10. Serve as a part of the COE Leadership Team and perform other duties as assigned by the dean.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of current national and state accreditation and program approval standards
- Professional written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work collegially with members of the faculty and utilize opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Commitment to being a collaborative team member
Required Qualifications
- Doctorate in Education, research, or related field appropriate for tenure-track faculty lines within the UNG College of Education.
- Experience teaching courses at the college level.
- At least five years of prior leadership experience in a role involving supervision and evaluation of employees.
- Experience with supervision and evaluation of employees.
Preferred Qualifications
- Record of scholarly activity.
- Experience with accreditation.
Required Documents to Attach
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcript
- Contact information for three professional references
USG Core Values
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 .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .
Institutional Values
The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
Other Information
This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
- Position of Trust + Education
Special Applicant Instructions
- If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at