June 8, 2026 Dean of the School of Education (26-43) Full-Time Faculty School of Education Posted 4 months ago Francis Marion University and the School of Education invite applications for a Dean of the School of Education. The Dean, as the principal advocate for the School of Education, is responsible for the oversight of the School’s academic programs and the cultivation of alumni involvement. The Dean provides
leadership that advances the educational and scholarly missions of programs in the School and fosters a responsive, student-centered, and innovative academic climate. The Dean is accountable for the review of curricula, accreditation, programs, budget, and all operational functions of the School. This is a 12-month, full-time administrative appointment, with a reduced teaching load. The Dean is appointed by the
President and reports directly to the Provost. The School of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and offers a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare highly qualified educators to serve South Carolina and the broader region. Undergraduate offerings include Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education
(Biology, English, History, and Mathematics), Art Education, and Special Education/Autism Studies. Graduate programs include Teaching and Learning, Special Education/Multi-Categorical, and accelerated Master of Arts in Teaching pathways. The School maintains strong partnerships with the school districts throughout the Pee Dee, Coastal, and other regions of South Carolina and supports one of the state’s largest
Teacher Cadet initiatives. It houses one of 24 South Carolina Teaching Fellows programs, a fellowship program for undergraduate education students, that promotes extensive professional development and service opportunities. The School is also recognized for its Centers of Excellence, including the Center of Excellence for Teaching Children of Poverty and the Center of Excellence for Teacher Retention and Induction in
the Pee Dee, reflecting a strong commitment to educational access, student success, and workforce development. Required Qualifications: Terminal degree in an area of scholarly inquiry traditionally associated with the discipline of Education. Strong teaching record at the college level. Outstanding record of leadership, advocacy, and service to a college, university, and community. Successful leadership experience in
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