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Department Head - Social Foundations and Leadership Education
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Department Head - Social Foundations and Leadership Education
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 290246
About Us Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia (UNG) is a multi‑campus university with nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development, and community engagement that develops students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways, including certificates, associate degrees, and a professional doctoral program, UNG responds to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of UNG’s signature leadership programs is its 800‑member Corps of Cadets on the Dahlonega campus.
Job Summary The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for Department Head for Social Foundations and Leadership Education in the College of Education on the Dahlonega campus. The head ensures quality of instruction, research, and programs; directs faculty, formulates and recommends policies, and administers department rules and regulations. The role leads faculty in developing strong, pedagogically sound curricula, oversees promotion, tenure, professional development, evaluation, and personnel issues, and collaborates on recruitment and retention strategies. The department head’s responsibilities support UNG’s Core Experience for Students and reflect the university’s commitment to academic excellence and community engagement.
Responsibilities
Manage and build the semester course schedule and faculty assignments.
Represent the department at state accreditation and assessment meetings, collaborate with the Associate Dean of Assessment and Accreditation to monitor program performance data, and maintain efficient records and reporting systems.
Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Student Support Services to monitor academic program performance and address student issues.
Handle faculty issues, ensure faculty understand the annual review process, conduct evaluations, and keep faculty informed.
Work with faculty on curricular review and development, facilitate new courses and programs, and manage the submission of documentation to the College’s Curriculum Committee and the institutional management system.
Consistently review and update the department catalogue for programs and courses.
Post part‑time and full‑time positions as needed, oversee hiring committees, and ensure faculty are trained on search committee procedures.
Select mentors for new faculty and facilitate onboarding and knowledge sharing.
Guide the Pre‑Tenure, Promotion and Tenure, and Post‑Tenure processes with faculty, including portfolio preparation and committee selection.
Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Community Engagement to provide professional development, workshops, and faculty participation in service events.
Develop departmental guidelines, procedures, and policies in addition to those listed in the Faculty Handbook.
Collaborate on student recruitment and overall recruitment plans for each department and program.
Maintain departmental web pages and manage ongoing web development.
Manage general communication and dissemination of information to students, faculty, and staff, and hold regular departmental meetings.
Represent the department at Dean leadership meetings and other on‑campus meetings, including Academic Affairs.
Required Qualifications
Doctorate in Education, research, or a related field (required).
Experience with CRM platforms/software for scheduling and communications.
Experience with K‑12 education and partnerships.
Experience teaching courses at the college level in online, hybrid, and face‑to‑face modalities.
Record of scholarly activity.
Experience with accreditation processes.
Prior leadership experience, including supervisory roles.
Required Documents to Attach
Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
Contact information for three professional references
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of current national and state accreditation and program approval standards.
Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research and data collection, analysis, and dissemination methods.
Professional written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work collegially with faculty and promote cross‑disciplinary collaboration.
Ability to be appointed at the rank of associate professor or higher in a discipline within the department.
Dedication to being a collaborative team member.
Commitment to shared governance.
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia’s core values — Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect — serve as the foundation for all organizational activities. Each USG community member is responsible for upholding these standards, in line with the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct. For details, see the USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and related online resources.
Institutional Values UNG is a regional multi‑campus institution and premier senior military college that fosters an academic environment focused on quality education, service, research, and creativity. UNG’s mission, values, vision, and culture emphasize student‑centered learning and leadership development in an inclusive, diverse, and global context.
Conditions of Employment Employment is contingent upon a background investigation, including a criminal background check and verification of employment history and credentials. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test.
Equal Employment Opportunity UNG, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics, or veteran status. UNG is a federal contractor and seeks priority referrals from protected veterans.
Other Information
This position is supervisory.
There are no financial responsibilities.
Driving is required.
This role is considered a position of trust.
No purchasing card (P‑Card) is required.
Travel may be 1%‑24% of the time.
No security clearance is required.
Background Check
Position of Trust + Education
Special Applicant Instructions
If you received graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, provide a foreign course‑by‑course credential evaluation by an independent service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). See the NACES membership list for guidance.
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Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 290246
About Us Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia (UNG) is a multi‑campus university with nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development, and community engagement that develops students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways, including certificates, associate degrees, and a professional doctoral program, UNG responds to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of UNG’s signature leadership programs is its 800‑member Corps of Cadets on the Dahlonega campus.
Job Summary The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for Department Head for Social Foundations and Leadership Education in the College of Education on the Dahlonega campus. The head ensures quality of instruction, research, and programs; directs faculty, formulates and recommends policies, and administers department rules and regulations. The role leads faculty in developing strong, pedagogically sound curricula, oversees promotion, tenure, professional development, evaluation, and personnel issues, and collaborates on recruitment and retention strategies. The department head’s responsibilities support UNG’s Core Experience for Students and reflect the university’s commitment to academic excellence and community engagement.
Responsibilities
Manage and build the semester course schedule and faculty assignments.
Represent the department at state accreditation and assessment meetings, collaborate with the Associate Dean of Assessment and Accreditation to monitor program performance data, and maintain efficient records and reporting systems.
Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Student Support Services to monitor academic program performance and address student issues.
Handle faculty issues, ensure faculty understand the annual review process, conduct evaluations, and keep faculty informed.
Work with faculty on curricular review and development, facilitate new courses and programs, and manage the submission of documentation to the College’s Curriculum Committee and the institutional management system.
Consistently review and update the department catalogue for programs and courses.
Post part‑time and full‑time positions as needed, oversee hiring committees, and ensure faculty are trained on search committee procedures.
Select mentors for new faculty and facilitate onboarding and knowledge sharing.
Guide the Pre‑Tenure, Promotion and Tenure, and Post‑Tenure processes with faculty, including portfolio preparation and committee selection.
Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Community Engagement to provide professional development, workshops, and faculty participation in service events.
Develop departmental guidelines, procedures, and policies in addition to those listed in the Faculty Handbook.
Collaborate on student recruitment and overall recruitment plans for each department and program.
Maintain departmental web pages and manage ongoing web development.
Manage general communication and dissemination of information to students, faculty, and staff, and hold regular departmental meetings.
Represent the department at Dean leadership meetings and other on‑campus meetings, including Academic Affairs.
Required Qualifications
Doctorate in Education, research, or a related field (required).
Experience with CRM platforms/software for scheduling and communications.
Experience with K‑12 education and partnerships.
Experience teaching courses at the college level in online, hybrid, and face‑to‑face modalities.
Record of scholarly activity.
Experience with accreditation processes.
Prior leadership experience, including supervisory roles.
Required Documents to Attach
Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
Contact information for three professional references
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of current national and state accreditation and program approval standards.
Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research and data collection, analysis, and dissemination methods.
Professional written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work collegially with faculty and promote cross‑disciplinary collaboration.
Ability to be appointed at the rank of associate professor or higher in a discipline within the department.
Dedication to being a collaborative team member.
Commitment to shared governance.
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia’s core values — Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect — serve as the foundation for all organizational activities. Each USG community member is responsible for upholding these standards, in line with the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct. For details, see the USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and related online resources.
Institutional Values UNG is a regional multi‑campus institution and premier senior military college that fosters an academic environment focused on quality education, service, research, and creativity. UNG’s mission, values, vision, and culture emphasize student‑centered learning and leadership development in an inclusive, diverse, and global context.
Conditions of Employment Employment is contingent upon a background investigation, including a criminal background check and verification of employment history and credentials. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test.
Equal Employment Opportunity UNG, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics, or veteran status. UNG is a federal contractor and seeks priority referrals from protected veterans.
Other Information
This position is supervisory.
There are no financial responsibilities.
Driving is required.
This role is considered a position of trust.
No purchasing card (P‑Card) is required.
Travel may be 1%‑24% of the time.
No security clearance is required.
Background Check
Position of Trust + Education
Special Applicant Instructions
If you received graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, provide a foreign course‑by‑course credential evaluation by an independent service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). See the NACES membership list for guidance.
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