Dean, School of Education

Executive Summary

The College of Charleston invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the School of Education. Reporting directly to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School and a key member of the College’s academic leadership team.

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.

The School of Education

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 School offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including:

• Undergraduate majors in Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades, Secondary, Foreign Language, and Special Education
• Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) programs across multiple disciplines
• Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
• Professional development and certification programs for current educators

The Position

Reporting directly to the Provost, the Dean of the School of Education provides strategic, academic, operational, and financial leadership for the School.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for strategic planning, program development, and continuous improvement
• Develop and execute a long-term vision that supports program growth while maintaining academic quality and strong student outcomes
• Oversee academic units as appropriate, including responsibility for personnel processes, promotion and tenure activities, and resolution of student and academic matters.
• Strengthen and expand partnerships with local, regional, and state school districts

Qualifications

The successful candidate must possess an earned doctorate or terminal degree in a relevant discipline and a distinguished record of teaching and scholarship, meriting appointment as a tenured full professor.