Associate Dean, College of the Arts — Lead & Elevate

University System of Georgia; 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

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.