Special Instructions :
For full consideration, applicants should include and upload the following as separate documents :
1) a letter of interest addressing the broad themes in the position summary
2) a curriculum vitae
3) transcripts
4) a leadership statement
5) list of five references and
6) a diversity statement describing the candidate’s experiences with diversity in teaching, research, service, and / or industry.
Job Title :
Dean, School of Education and Psychology
FLSA Status : Exempt
Posted Salary Range :
Commensurate with experience.
Employment Status : Full Time
Department :
School of Education & Psychology
Job Summary :
The incumbent serves as principal academic officer for the School of Education & Psychology and Is responsible for the academic, personnel, financial, and administrative affairs of the school. He / she ensures that the school’s academic programs are aliened with the university’s mission-linked strategic priorities while providing leadership and guidance in all aspects or the school, including teaching, research, intellectual development, program development, advancement, administrative management and representation of the school.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities :
- Knowledge of university and school based regulatory and accrediting bodies
- Knowledge of the mission, philosophy, and culture of Alcorn’s history as land
- grant HBCU
- Knowledge of federal and private grant management
- Knowledge of outcomes and assessment based education, active learning, and learner-centered pedagogy / andragogy
- Demonstrated expertise in budgeting and resource development to achieve strategic objectives
- Demonstrated skills and experience 1n successful team building, staff development and conflict resolution
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Skills in cross-cultural communication and multi-cultural competence
- Demonstrate ability to provide effective leadership and maintain the respect of the departments supervised
- Demonstrated ability to develop programs and work effectively with students, faculty and staff form diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability to lead, direct, advise. and work collaboratively with faculty, students and others
- Demonstrated ability in teaching and curriculum development at the graduate level
- Ability to enhance the network of alumni, students, and the professional and local community to facilitate development, recruitment and fundraising
Essential Job Functions :
Articulates I clear vision for the future of practice, education and research In the field of education and psychology that reflectscommitment to the exemplary education of undergraduate and graduate studentsProvides leadership and coordinates periodic curriculum reviews in the division; Makes appropriate recommendations to the Provost / VP for Academic AffairsServices as an authority on all facets of elementary education, secondary education on and special education; develops and maintains a database on the number of students taking and passing such examinations as the Praxis, NTE and ORE (Database to include a profile on each student)Works closely with departmental chairpersons to identify and recommend highly qualified persons to fill departmental vacanciesAnalyzes enrollment patterns, develops plans for growth enrollment and develops plans to utilize resources most efficiently; recommends staffing plansRecommends the hiring, promotion, tenure, salaries and termination of departmental chairpersons in the division, with appropriate supportin1 documentationWorks closely with departments to prepare and recommend divisional budgetsWorks closely with departmental chairpersons to ensure that effective faculty schedules are provided and submitted to the Provost / Senior VP for Academic AffairsPromotes and facilitates the professional growth and development of faculty and staff in the division, as documented by plans of actionProvides leadership and assistance to faculty in the division in the areas of grantsmanship, research and public servicesEnsures there is proper quality control in each department so that students recommended for graduation meet established requirementsWorks closely with departmental chairpersons to ensure that effective student advisement systems and procedures are maintainedWorks closely with recruiters to ensure that strong students are recruited for the teacher education program consistent with the department’s enrollment goalsOther related duties, as assignedQualifications :
Record commensurate with appointment to the rank of Associate or Professor Administrative and budgetary experience at the level of department chair, Associate Dean. Dean, and / or equivalent experienceDemonstrated record of excellence In teaching, service, scholarship and research reflected In an established record or publications c1nd research, and scholarly presentationsRecord of increasingly responsible leadership and supervisory experience In higher educationDemonstrated experience in strategic planning, program development and evaluation of teacher educationEvidence of effectively fostering application of innovative learning theories and methodsExperience with branch campus and distance learningLicensing and Certifications :
N / A
Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds :
Occasionally
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds :
Occasionally
Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds :
Not Required
Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds :
Not Required
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds :
Not Required
Travel : Occasionally
Extended Work Hours :
Occasionally
Number of Vacancies :
Location :
Lorman
Open Date : 09 / 26 / 2025
Close Date : 12 / 31 / 2025
Open Until Filled : Yes
EEO Statement :
Alcorn State University
Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
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. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
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