Dean Of The Wiggins School Of Education

Coker University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Dean of the Wiggins School of Education beginning August 2023. This is a full-time, 12-month faculty position with a four-course teaching load over the academic year. This position reports to the Provost and serves on the Academic Council of the University. The University is seeking an individual who is dedicated to developing meaningful, collegial working relationships with students, faculty, and staff across campus; eager to contribute his/her interests and ideas for new and innovative courses and programs; and committed to actively contributing to Coker's mission and strategic plan. Required qualifications include: an earned doctorate in a discipline represented in the School of Education, at least three years (preferred) experience in higher education with demonstrated examples of leadership, at least eight years (preferred) K-12 teaching experience with demonstrated examples of leadership, broad knowledge of the disciplines in the field of education and ability to foster collaboration across certification areas, experience working with competing priorities and multiple time-sensitive projects, ability to make effective decisions and take independent action, and strong listening, speaking, and writing skills to communicate with a variety of constituencies inside and outside the University. To apply, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of diversity and inclusion, copies of transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate), and complete contact information for three professional references. Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Located in Hartsville, South Carolina, and founded in 1908, Coker is a student-centered university granting bachelor's degrees in 30+ subject areas , including five degrees earned entirely online , and three master's degrees earned entirely online . Coker is included among the "Best Regional Universities in the South" by U.S. News & World Report and "Best Southeastern Schools" by The Princeton Review. More information is available at coker.edu and cokercobras . Coker University, in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, veterans or military status, or against individuals with disabilities, or other legally protected classifications in the areas of employment, admission, financial aid or access to educational or extracurricular programs, activities or facilities.