Dean

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number FAC00236PO24 Advertised Title Dean Campus Lancaster College/Division USC Lancaster College/Division Level Department USC Lancaster - Palmetto College Advertised Salary Range Salary commensurate with education & experience Location of Vacancy Required to live in Lancaster County Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 12 months Work County Lancaster Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured Job Search Category Faculty

About USC

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The University of South Carolina Lancaster invites applicants for the position of Dean. The Dean reports to the Chancellor of Palmetto College.

The University of South Carolina Lancaster is seeking a visionary, innovative, enthusiastic, and student-centered leader to serve as the Dean of USC Lancaster. The candidate should possess a record of academic administration and teaching excellence, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and inclusive decision-making. The ideal candidate must successfully engage and work well with various stakeholders – faculty, staff, students, fellow administrators, and community members in building a vision for the university that emphasizes academic excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and review of academic and administrative policies and procedures in all major areas of operation (i.e., student, instructional, administrative, business, financial services, and auxiliary services)
• Administer all academic and non-academic programs
• Serve as the principal administrator for all physical plant operation and maintenance
• Lead and direct all campus outreach activities, including serving as the principal representative of the campus and the university in relations with local external agencies (e.g., advisory boards, alumni, legislators, media, community leaders, business and professional organizations, etc.)
• Identify community programmatic needs, obtain financial support, and maintain a base of public community support; serve as primary advocate and spokesperson for the campus
• Interpret and implement university policy at the local campus level; provide leadership in establishing campus objectives and goals; develop and manage all resources essential to the achievement of campus objectives and goals
• Oversee the financial management of the campus; develop and implement capital expenditure programs; develop, manage, and review budgets
• Serve on various department, division, and university committees; represent the campus at appropriate university bodies, committees, councils, etc.
  
  

The ideal candidate must demonstrate experience as both a team member and team leader, should understand the importance of both budget and human resources management, have a demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence, promote and encourage critical thinking, be able to attract external funding, create and strengthen ties with the community and possess strong communication skills.

Deans within the Palmetto College system may teach courses at their discretion and with permission from the Chancellor; recent deans at USC Lancaster have taught one course per year. The USC Lancaster Dean is expected to live close to campus, minimally within Lancaster County.

The University of South Carolina Lancaster has branch campuses in Lancaster and Indian Land, South Carolina. Located just south of Charlotte, NC and established in 1959 it is the oldest and the largest of the University of South Carolina’s four regional campuses. USC Lancaster’s mission is to provide higher education and intellectual leadership for its service area. The campus offers a varied curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and focused on preparing students to continue their education in the University of South Carolina System and throughout life. The institution awards the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees as well as the Associate in Science in Business and the Associate in Science in Criminal Justice through classroom and laboratory instruction delivered in various face-to-face and distance learning formats and modalities. It provides for completing selected bachelor’s degrees on campus through cooperative agreements and delivery structures with other University of South Carolina System institutions. The campus also provides general education and upper-division coursework applicable to baccalaureate degree programs offered through colleges and universities nationwide.

Required Education And Experience

• Earned doctorate from an accredited university
• Minimum of three years of experience at the Department or Division Head level or above
• Minimum of three years of experience supervising faculty and staff in a higher ed institution
• Experience and achievement commensurate with tenure at the rank of Professor
• Progressive leadership and administrative experience at an institution of higher learning
• A strong demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence within a university
• A substantial record of scholarship within the academic discipline/education field
• Demonstrated leadership within an interdisciplinary campus that emphasizes collaboration among colleges and campuses, evidence of growing student enrollment and successful enrollment management, and evidence of sound financial management
• Substantially skilled fiscal and fundraising expertise to help increase the endowment for supporting programs, scholarships, students, and distinguished chairs
• Experience with national accreditation agencies/bodies
• Evidence of being a successful leader and of having significant creative accomplishments
• Experience with developing, coordinating, and delivering distance education programs
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate must be a results-oriented leader with a strong sense of vision, creativity, and initiative who also demonstrates strong organizational and leadership skills and has a demonstrable ability to build relationships to enhance the campus reputation and secure resources.

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date 07/01/2025 Job Open Date 11/18/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/176816 EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.