Dean, School of Education and Psychology

Inside Higher Ed; Lorman (MS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Mississippi is seeking a Dean for the School of Education and Psychology. The role involves leadership in academic affairs, program alignment with university mission, and support for faculty development. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in higher education, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and strategic planning experience. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape educational programs and enhance student success.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, service, scholarship, and research.
• Administrative and budgetary experience at department chair or dean level.
• Evidence of innovative learning theory application.

Responsibilities

• Articulate vision for practice, education, and research.
• Coordinate curriculum reviews and recommend revisions.
• Analyze enrollment patterns and develop growth plans.
• Support faculty in grantsmanship, research, and public service.

Skills

Knowledge of university regulatory and accrediting bodies

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with budgeting and resource development

Teaching at graduate level

Leadership in higher education

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Record commensurate with appointment to rank of Associate or Professor

Experience in strategic planning

Job description

Dean, School of Education and Psychology

Alcorn State University is seeking a Dean for the School of Education & Psychology. The incumbent serves as the principal academic officer, responsible for academic, personnel, financial, and administrative affairs of the school.

Job Summary

The incumbent ensures that school programs align with university mission and strategic priorities while providing leadership in teaching, research, program development, advancement, and representation.

Essential Job Functions

• Articulate vision for practice, education, and research in education and psychology.
• Provide leadership for undergraduate and graduate education.
• Coordinate curriculum reviews and recommend revisions to the Provost/VP for Academic Affairs.
• Serve as authority on elementary, secondary, and special education; maintain databases on student assessments.
• Work with department chairs to identify and recommend qualified personnel for vacancies.
• Analyze enrollment patterns, develop growth plans, and recommend staffing.
• Recommend hiring, promotion, tenure, salary, and termination of departmental chairs.
• Prepare and recommend divisional budgets.
• Ensure effective faculty schedules and submit to Provost/Senior VP.
• Promote professional growth and development of faculty and staff.
• Support faculty in grantsmanship, research, and public service.
• Maintain quality control for student graduation requirements.
• Ensure effective student advising systems.
• Recruit strong students for teacher education program.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of university regulatory and accrediting bodies.
• Knowledge of mission, philosophy, and culture of Alcorn State University.
• Knowledge of federal and private grant management.
• Experience with outcomes-based education and learner-centered pedagogy.
• Proficiency in budgeting and resource development.
• Success in team building, staff development, and conflict resolution.
• Strong organizational, time management, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Cross-cultural communication and multicultural competence.
• Leadership that maintains departmental respect.
• Program development with diverse student, faculty, and staff.
• Teaching and curriculum development at graduate level.
• Ability to expand alumni, student, and community networks for recruitment and fundraising.

Qualifications

• Record commensurate with appointment to rank of Associate or Professor; administrative and budgetary experience at department chair, associate dean, dean level.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, service, scholarship, and research; publication record.
• Increasingly responsible leadership and supervisory experience in higher education.
• Experience in strategic planning, program development, and evaluation of teacher education.
• Evidence of innovative learning theory application.
• Experience with branch campus and distance learning.

Application Requirements

• Letter of interest addressing broad themes of the position.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Transcripts.
• Leadership statement.
• List of five references.
• Diversity statement describing experiences with diversity in teaching, research, service, and/or industry.

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. The university is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.