Dean, School of Education

COLLEGE CORNER; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Charleston invites applications for the position of Dean of the School of Education. The Dean will provide strategic leadership to strengthen academic programs, expand partnerships with local and regional PK–12 systems, and elevate the School’s visibility and impact across South Carolina and beyond.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in educator preparation, experience with accreditation and regulatory standards, and a track record in fundraising, budgeting,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in educator preparation.
• Experience with accreditation and regulatory standards in education.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, personnel, and complex academic operations.
• Record of fostering collaboration, innovation, and interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Experience navigating state and national policy environments impacting curriculum, licensure, educator preparation, and learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, grants, or resource development.
• Deep understanding of the national landscape of schools of education, including trends in educator preparation, accreditation, and program innovation, along with knowledge of the South Carolina PK–12 and higher education landscape.
• Experience building partnerships with PK-12 systems, community organizations, and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to student success and faculty and staff development.

Responsibilities

• The Dean will partner with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders to advance the School’s mission of preparing innovative, reflective, and highly effective educators.
• The next Dean will provide strategic leadership to strengthen academic programs, expand partnerships with local and regional school systems, and elevate the School’s visibility and impact across South Carolina and beyond.

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The Search Committee invites letters of nomination and applications (letter of interest, full resume/CV, and contact information of at least five references) to be submitted to the search firm assisting the University. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. It is preferred, however, that all nominations and applications are submitted before Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Please submit electronic applications directly to Parker Executive Search. For additional information, please contact:
Porsha Williams, Vice President and Managing Director, Higher Education
Jacob Anderson, Senior Principal
Scott Gaffney, Associate
Parker Executive Search
Five Concourse Parkway, Suite 2875 | Atlanta, GA 30328
[phone] x 111
[e-mail] || [e-mail] || [e-mail]

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Internal Title Dean, School of Education

Position Type

Position Type Tenured Administrative

School/Area

School/Area School of Education

Department

Department School of Education Dean's Office

Position Description

The School of Education has been preparing educators since 1937 and is dedicated to developing highly skilled, reflective practitioners equipped to meet the evolving needs of today’s classrooms. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, extensive clinical experiences, and strong partnerships with local school districts, the School prepares students to become effective teachers, leaders, and advocates in education.

The Dean will partner with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders to advance the School’s mission of preparing innovative, reflective, and highly effective educators. The next Dean will provide strategic leadership to strengthen academic programs, expand partnerships with local and regional school systems, and elevate the School’s visibility and impact across South Carolina and beyond.

• Demonstrated success in educator preparation
• Experience with accreditation and regulatory standards in education
• Proven ability to manage budgets, personnel, and complex academic operations
• Record of fostering collaboration, innovation, and interdisciplinary initiatives
• Experience navigating state and national policy environments impacting curriculum, licensure,
  educator preparation, and learning outcomes
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, grants, or resource development
• Deep understanding of the national landscape of schools of education, including trends in
  educator preparation, accreditation, and program innovation, along with knowledge of the South
  Carolina PK–12 and higher education landscape
• Experience building partnerships with PK-12 systems, community organizations, and external
  stakeholders
• Commitment to student success and faculty and staff development
• Professional experience in PK–12 public school settings, such as teaching, school leadership,
  district administration, or related educational roles

Special Instructions to Applicants

The Search Committee invites letters of nomination and applications (letter of interest, full resume/CV, and contact information of at least five references) to be submitted to the search firm assisting the University. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. It is preferred, however, that all nominations and applications are submitted before Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Please submit electronic applications directly to Parker Executive Search. For additional information, please contact:
Porsha Williams, Vice President and Managing Director, Higher Education
Jacob Anderson, Senior Principal
Scott Gaffney, Associate
Parker Executive Search
Five Concourse Parkway, Suite 2875 | Atlanta, GA 30328
[phone] × 111
[e-mail] || [e-mail] || [e-mail]

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/14/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled? Yes

Posting Number

Posting Number F2026017P

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an Affine...

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