Faculty Position at Claflin University  

      
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JOB TITLE	Dean, Center for Professional and Continuing Studies Division: Academic Affairs
Claflin University	CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY, founded in 1869 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, is recognized as one of the premier comprehensive institutions in the southeast.  The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers broad based education in liberal arts and sciences combined with internships and other career focused programs.  The institution also has nationally accredited programs:  the Business program by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); The teacher Education program by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); The chemistry program by the American Chemical Society (ACS); and the Music program by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Claflin offers the undergraduate degree in 33 areas and three graduate programs:  the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Biotechnology, and the Master of Educational Studies.  The University serves approximately 1800 students from every region of the United States and 15 countries.  U.S. News & World Report, in it 2008 Guidebook to America’s Best Colleges and Universities, ranked Claflin tenth among Baccalaureate Colleges in the South and singled out the University for its High Graduation Rate.  The latter has also been noted in The Chronicle of Higher Education and the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education.  Further, Consumers Digest has recently ranked Claflin University number three nationally in its “Top 5 Best Value” category among Private Colleges and Universities. Throughout its 138-year history, Claflin has proudly upheld its charter to never deny any individual employment or admission to the University because of race, gender or religion
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES	Claflin University seeks a creative and visionary leader to serve as the Dean of the Center for Professional and Continuing Studies to direct and develop dynamic educational programs that will enhance the unit’s performance at every level.  The Dean is expected to be a leader, manager and an innovator with the responsibility of ensuring that the unit operates with a focus on providing the maximum benefit to the University and its off-campus constituencies – students, organizations, and communities.  She/he must understand the higher education environment and marketplace, and aggressively pursue growth in both quality and programming. The Dean provides oversight for marketing and recruitment activities, budget and student service operations, and all new program initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS	The successful candidate must possess an earned doctorate with a sustained record of academic accomplishment and a proven record of increasing responsibility in academic administration of Continuing Education programs.  Expectations include a demonstrated success in academic leadership, the ability to enhance/promote existing programs, the ability to recruit and develop a diverse faculty, and the skills to foster interdisciplinary collaboration with other academic programs within the University and throughout the community.  The Dean must have a thorough knowledge of entrepreneurship, excellent communication skills, a solid academic vision, and expertise in fiscal management. SALARY:  Commensurate with experience.   Review Date:  Review of applications will begin immediately.
GENERAL INFORMATION	Position Title:    Dean, Center for Professional and Continuing Studies Division:                      Academic Affairs                      Recruitment Pool:         Open to the General Public Position Type:              Full-time Salaried/Staff Posting Date:               April 4, 2008 Closing Date:               Open Until Filled Work Days:                  Monday - Friday Working Hours:            8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (with regular exceptions)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:	Candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, description and elaboration of relevant experience, selected publications, an official transcript, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references to: Office of Human Resources Claflin University 400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115 Fax # 803-531-5818 E-mail: eeasterlin@claflin.edu

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Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application process should contact the Human Resources Office before the closing date. Office Number: 803-535-5635 Job Line Number: 803-535-5394, TDD Number: 1-800-735-8583.

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Twanda Allen
Human Resource
Asst. Director of Human Resources
Email: tallen@claflin.edu
Phone: (803) 535-5420
Fax: (803)-531-2860
Email: tallen@claflin.edu

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