Associate Dean - College of the Arts

Valdosta State University; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdosta State University, College of the Arts, seeks an Associate Dean to join as a 12‑month faculty ranked administrator beginning July 1, 2027. The appointee may hold the rank of Associate Professor or Professor and will report directly to the Dean.

The College of the Arts includes Art & Design, Music, Theatre, Dance, and Media, with NASAD/NASM/NAST accreditation and around 70 faculty/staff and 600 students.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in a discipline within the College.
• Proven record of teaching, scholarship, and service excellence.
• Administrative experience in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dean in operations and functions of the College of the Arts.
• Hold signature and leadership authority in designated areas.
• Work a 12‑month faculty ranked administrative schedule.
• Occasionally attend events during evenings and weekends.
• Teach an assigned course load and engage in scholarly activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on university‑wide programs.

Skills

Academic leadership

Teaching excellence

Scholarly activity

Budget development

Education

Earned doctorate

Job description

As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.

The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship.As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.

Civility- A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.

Integrity- Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.

Citizenship- Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.

As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity,andCitizenship.

Job Summary

The College of the Arts seeks applicants for the position of Associate Dean . This is a fiscal faculty, ranked administrative position beginning July 1, 2027. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Associate Dean will join Valdosta State University at the rank of either Associate Professor or Professor.

The College of the Arts is home to the Department of Art & Design, Department of Music, and Department of Theatre, Dance, and Media. It is also home to the award-winning Valdosta Symphony Orchestra, the South Georgia String Project, and Peach State Summer Theatre. Within the Arts, VSU is nationally accredited by NASAD, NASM, and NAST. With approximately 70 faculty/staff members and 600 students, the College offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. For more information, visit: https://www.valdosta.edu/colleges/arts/.

Responsibilities

Assists the Dean in the operations and functions of the college. The Associate Dean has signature and leadership authority in designated areas of responsibility for the college as determined by the Dean. This is a 12-month faculty ranked administrative position.

This position primarily operates during normal business hours but routinely requires evening and weekend availability to attend college events, board meetings, and maintain high visibility within the campus and community.

Typical Allocation of Duties:

• Manage and supervise - 30% Manage and supervise college faculty, staff, accreditation, programs, curriculum, and events.
• Development and budget - 20% Participate in the budget development process. Participate in college development efforts.
• Teaching - 20% Teaches an assigned course load of classes.
• Collaboration - 15% Collaborate with internal and external partners on university-wide programs. Participate in student recruitment. Serve on university and/or University system committees.
• Scholarship - 15% Engage in scholarly activities and encourage scholarship among faculty and staff.

Required Qualifications

An earned doctorate in a discipline within the College.

A record of teaching, scholarship, and service excellence, sufficient to qualify for the rank of Associate Professor in the college.

Preferred Qualifications

Administrative experience in higher education at the department chair level or higher.

History of increasing administrative responsibilities.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience

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 https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

professional references with current contact information

documentation of academic credentials

employment history

Employment is contingent upon:

• successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check
• reference checks

Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position:

• satisfactory credit check
• successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• pre-employment drug testing
• confirmation of credentials

After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training:

• New employee orientation
• VSU's Annual Compliance Training:
• USGEthics Policy
• Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy
• Drug Free Workplace
• Sexual Misconduct and Title IX
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Motor Vehicle Policy
• Workers Compensation (new hires)
• Georgia Open Records Act (new hires)
• USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)

Job-specific training such as: FMLAand Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission, or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.

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Clery Disclosure

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