Dean of College of Mathematics, Computing, and Sciences

About Us

Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres, the campus is a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta.

Serving more than 16,000 students, UWG offers more than 100 programs and is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student‑centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts.

UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post‑graduate career and leadership opportunities. The institution has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research, and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally.

UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University’s mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state. The University offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support faculty and staff across multiple dimensions, including health, wellness, financial security, and professional growth.

Employees working at least 30 hours per week gain access to a range of health plans, including medical, dental, and vision, as well as wellness programs, robust retirement options through Georgia Teachers Retirement System (TRS), Optional Retirement Program, and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) plans. Employees are granted 13 paid holidays and paid time‑off accruals and are eligible to participate in the University System of Georgia’s Tuition Assistance Program.

Fringe benefits include the Acentra Employee Assistance Program, personal financial advising with Captrust, exclusive discounts through the Perks at Work program, free access to the university recreation facility, discounted campus dining, and more. Carrollton, “The City of Dreams,” offers city‑life advantages with a small‑town vibe, a vibrant downtown and Adamson Square, year‑round recreation, and an 18‑mile paved greenbelt trail that encircles the city and campus.

The city embraces the University’s students, faculty, and staff and welcomes the diversity brought to the community. The public schools in Carroll County rank among the nation’s best, with graduation rates above 90%.

The Dr. James "Earl Perry" College of Mathematics, Computing, and Sciences was formed in 2024 to meet emerging needs and named after a significant alum donation. The College offers undergraduate and graduate programs in six disciplines: mathematics, computing/computer science, biology, chemistry, physics, and earth and environmental science. It is modernly equipped with classrooms and labs and is well connected to external partners in the region.

The College has 86 faculty and staff and serves nearly 1,200 students. Organized into the School of Computing, Analytics, and Modeling and the School of Field Investigations and Experimental Sciences, the college focuses on advancing its statewide and national reputation for producing leaders and meeting workforce and research needs. Students participate in relevant, real‑world research, projects, and internships in the lab, the field, and industry;

they make interdisciplinary connections with mentors in community, corporations, government, and alumni partners to explore innovations in science, computing, and mathematics. The college is…