Academic Dean, School of Education

Job Title:

Academic Dean, School of Education

Location:

Dalton State College

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a community serving more than 5,000 students through its two campuses and online programs. As a member of the University System of Georgia, we provide high‑quality bachelor’s, associate, and career and teaching certificate programs that respond to regional and state needs.

Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia. We attract students from 35 countries and 26 states, and approximately half of our students are first‑generation college students. Dalton State is Georgia’s first federally‑designated Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI).

Our mission and values undergird our commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students and ensuring their success. Dalton State was ranked #1 in the nation for Student Experience in the 2024 Best Colleges rankings and #2 most recommended institution in 2025.

This position is responsible for directing the operations of the School of Education. Priority consideration will be afforded to those applicants who submit a completed application by the end of business day Monday, March 2nd, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Leadership philosophy
• List of three professional references (full name, job title, organization, phone number, email address, brief description of relationship, and current or past employer)
• Transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate). Unofficial transcripts suffice for initial screening; official transcripts will be required upon employment.

Minimum Annual Salary: $111,900/year

• Healthcare options
• Retirement options:
  Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Tuition assistance
• $100 Well‑being rewards
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Winter break (December holidays)
• USG Benefits

• Recruits, supervises, and oversees the evaluation of school faculty; makes recommendations to the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs on hiring, promotion, tenure, and terms of employment.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures.
• Promotes faculty scholarship, professional development, student success, institutional and community service.
• Supervises, promotes, and assesses sufficiency of professional development for school staff.
• Resolves problems with faculty, staff, and students.
• Conducts meetings of the school faculty and staff for planning, data collection, and reporting.
• Assists in screening applicants and in making hiring decisions.
• Manages and supervises chair.
• Collaborates with chair to make management decisions.
• Manages administrative assistant and Assessment Coordinator.

• Manages and administers the school budget.
• Coordinates with college Advancement staff to acquire external support for school operations, including grant funds; manages grant funds.
• Leads and participates in resource planning.
• Manages expenditures.
• Manages and maintains the balance and distribution of Foundation funds to the School.

• Oversees curriculum development, delivery of instruction, and assessment and evaluation of programs.
• Manages accreditation and reaccreditation processes.
• Ensures completion of program reviews, including student outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Leads efforts to develop and implement the College's first Master’s program and obtain approvals from the Board of Regents, SACSCOC, and the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC).
• Facilitates incorporation of alternative pedagogies (classical, dual‑language immersion, "Finnish") into teacher preparation and Master’s–level programs.

• Develops and maintains relationships…