Kennesaw State University · 5 hours ago
Associate Dean of Research and Academics of the Robert S. Geer Family College of the Arts
Kennesaw, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expKennesaw State University is a leader in innovative teaching and learning, located just north of Atlanta. They are seeking a tenured Professor and Associate Dean of Research and Academics for the Robert S. Geer Family College of the Arts to provide academic leadership, support research initiatives, and oversee curriculum and accreditation processes.
Education
Responsibilities
Provide leadership for college-wide academic planning, governance, and policy development
Coordinate review and implementation of academic policies, bylaws, and governance processes in alignment with university and system requirements
Prepare and advance academic materials for review by the Dean's Cabinet and other institutional bodies
Represent the College in university-level academic and governance meetings
Provide strategic leadership for faculty research and scholarly/creative activity
Coordinate college research initiatives, advisory structures, and annual priorities in collaboration with the Office of Research
Support graduate academic initiatives, including program development and graduate assistantship coordination
Promote faculty and student research development, recognition, and dissemination
Conduct research and Creative Activity that supports the mission and research development of the Geer College of the Arts
Provide dean-level academic review of undergraduate and graduate curriculum proposals, revisions, and implementation across units
Lead college-level accreditation, assessment of learning, and academic effectiveness processes
Oversee academic components of undergraduate research, digital learning, global education, and other strategic initiatives
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean
Qualification
Required
Terminal degree, or foreign equivalent, with an academic background and appropriate credentials to be a tenured Professor in the Robert S. Geer Family College of the Arts
A minimum of 3 years of administrative experience in academic leadership
A distinguished record of nationally and internationally recognized research, encompassing scholarship and/or creative activity, that reflects excellence in the applicant's discipline and supports the mission and research development of the Robert S. Geer Family College of the Arts
Preferred
Evidence of progressive leadership experience at the department, college, or university level
Demonstrated success advancing faculty research, scholarship, and/or creative activity across diverse disciplines
Experience with accreditation, assessment of learning, and academic program review
Proven ability to collaborate across units and build effective relationships with faculty, staff, and administrative partners
Record of securing external funding, grants, fellowships, or partnerships supporting research and creative work
Strong organizational and communication skills with a track record of moving complex initiatives from concept to implementation
Company
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw State University is a public, coeducational, comprehensive university located in Kennesaw, Georgia
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.31MKey Investors
National Cemetery Administration
2024-06-17Grant· $0.31M
2022-03-02Grant
Leadership Team
Anna Bilyeu
Educational Technology Specialist/Project Lead with KSU iTeach
Steven Smalt
Accounting Professor
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