Department Head - Social Foundations and Leadership Education

Department Head – Social Foundations and Leadership Education

Location:

UNG‑Dahlonega, GA | Regular | Full‑Time | Job

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 focuses on educational excellence, leadership development, and community engagement, and offers a wide range of academic programs from certificates to a professional doctoral program.

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for Department Head of Social Foundations and Leadership Education in the College of Education on the Dahlonega campus. The head ensures quality instruction, research, and program delivery, and works with faculty and leadership to develop policies, curricula, and assessment practices. Responsibilities also include faculty mentorship, student support, recruitment, and representation at institutional meetings.

• Manage/build the course schedule and faculty assignments each semester.
• Attend state meetings on accreditation and assessment, and report program performance data to faculty.
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Student Support Services to monitor academic HOSI.
• Manage faculty issues, inform faculty of the Faculty Annual Review process, and conduct evaluations.
• Work with faculty on curricular review and development, including new course and program approvals.
• Consistently review and update the catalogue for the department’s programs and courses.
• Post part‑time and full‑time positions as needed, train faculty to serve on search committees, and mentor new faculty.
• Guide the Pre‑Tenure, Promotion and Tenure, and Post‑Tenure processes and facilitate committee selection.
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Community Engagement to provide professional development opportunities for faculty.
• Develop departmental guidelines and policies beyond those listed in the Faculty Handbook.
• Collaborate on recruitment strategies with the Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Community Engagement.
• Manage web page development and अंत.
• Disseminate information to students, faculty, and staff and hold regular departmental meetings.
• Participate in leadership meetings with the Dean and represent the department at on‑campus meetings.

• Doctorate in Education, research, or a related field.
• Experience with CRM platforms/software for scheduling and communications.
• Experience with K‑12 education and partnerships.
• Experience teaching courses at the college level in online, hybrid, and face‑to‑faceима.
• Record of scholarly activity.
• Experience with accreditation.
• Prior leadership experience, including supervisory responsibilities.

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts.
• Contactlaw three मा. professional references.

• Knowledge of current national and state accreditation and program approval standards.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research and data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
• Professional written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collegially with faculty and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to assume the rank of associate professor or higher within the department.
• Dedication to collaboration and shared governance.

The University System of Georgia’s core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These guide all institutional actions and are further detailed in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and the Code of Conduct.

UNG is a regional, pmulti‑campus institution and a senior military college that provides a culture of academic excellence, service, and research. Its mission, values, vision, and culture promote students becoming leaders for a diverse and global society.

Offers are contingent upon a background investigation, a criminal background check, and a credit check where applicable. A pre‑employment drug test may be required.

UNG, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action/Equal…