Dean, College of Education

Buffkin / Baker•Fayetteville, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Fayetteville State University (FSU), a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina system, is seeking a strategic, visionary, thoughtful, and community-building leader to serve as the Dean of the College of Education. FSU is a public, comprehensive, historically Black university founded in 1867, known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, and social mobility. The university offers robust and innovative degree programs rooted in the liberal arts tradition and advances knowledge through the integration of teaching, learning, research, and public service. The College of Education (COE) at FSU is committed to preparing highly qualified educators and leaders who are competent, committed, and caring, addressing the educational needs of diverse and underrepresented populations, especially in rural and underserved communities. The Dean serves as the chief academic officer and academic leader of the College, representing the College to the University and other constituents, managing the College's resources, and overseeing personnel matters. The Dean is responsible for developing and articulating a vision and strategic plan, managing the budget, promoting excellence in teaching, research, and service, facilitating collaborative relationships, mentoring department chairs, and completing other assigned duties.

Requirements

An earned Ph.D. or Ed.D.
Prior Pre-K-12 and/or higher education teaching experience.
Prior higher education administrative experience.
A record of scholarship/research, and service, at the higher education level.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong technology skills.
Experience in directed research of undergraduate and graduate students.
Tenured at the Full Professor level.

Responsibilities

Developing and articulating a vision and strategic plan that support the particular goals of the College and the broader goals of the University.
Articulating the budgetary needs of the College, managing the budget allotted, prioritizing allocations, maintaining accurate records of expenditures, and ensuring adherence to university fiscal policies and procedures.
Overseeing all personnel matters involving academic and non-academic employees including formulating performance criteria and monitoring their applicability to unit personnel during hiring, tenure, promotion, retention and performance evaluation processes; recommending special assignments to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; and ensuring that faculty in the College are fully engaged in departmental and general faculty duties.
Providing a key communication link between the University administration and both faculty and students for purposes of information sharing as well as mediation when necessary.
Promoting excellence in teaching, research, and service to include coordinating the assessment and development of academic programs, and research, scholarship, and service agendas within the College.
Facilitating collaborative relationships and partnerships between external stakeholders in the education profession and the College of Education faculty, staff and students to support continuous improvement for the education, research, and service needs of the region, state, nation and global connections.
Acting as a mentor and facilitator for the department chairs as they carry out their duties.
Evaluating department chairs, associate dean, and other direct reports according to university policy.
Serving on university committees as requested by the Provost/ Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and the Chancellor; coordinating development, advancement, and fundraising activities at the College level and promoting and participating in University-level fundraising; and promoting the visibility of the College in the region, state, and nation.
Completing other duties as assigned by the Provost/Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Chancellor.