"Dean, School of Education and 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 reflects • commitment to the exemplary education of undergraduate and graduate students
• Provides leadership and coordinates periodic curriculum reviews in the division; Makes appropriate recommendations to the Provost/ VP for Academic Affairs
• Services 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 vacancies
• Analyzes enrollment patterns, develops plans for growth enrollment and develops plans to utilize resources most efficiently; recommends staffing plans
• Recommends the hiring, promotion, tenure, salaries and termination of departmental chairpersons in the division, with appropriate supportin1 documentation
• Works closely with departments to prepare and recommend divisional budgets
• Works closely with departmental chairpersons to ensure that effective faculty schedules are provided and submitted to the Provost/Senior VP for Academic Affairs
• Promotes and facilitates the professional growth and development of faculty and staff in the division, as documented by plans of action
• Provides leadership and assistance to faculty in the division in the areas of grantsmanship, research and public services
• Ensures there is proper quality control in each department so that students recommended for graduation meet established requirements
• Works closely with departmental chairpersons to ensure that effective student advisement systems and procedures are maintained
• Works closely with recruiters to ensure that strong students are recruited for the teacher education program consistent with the department’s enrollment goals
• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• 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 experience
• Demonstrated record of excellence In teaching, service, scholarship and research reflected In an established record or publications c1nd research, and scholarly presentations
• Record of increasingly responsible leadership and supervisory experience In higher education
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, program development and evaluation of teacher education
• Evidence of effectively fostering application of innovative learning theories and methods
• Experience with branch campus and distance learning

Licensing and Certifications

N/A

Physical Requirements

• Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas
• 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

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number
• Number of Vacancies 1
• Location Lorman
• Position End Date (if temporary)
• 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.

Advertising Summary

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Additional References (5)
5. A Leadership Statement
6. Teaching Philosophy
7. Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
8. Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
9. Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)

Optional Documents