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Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

*This position is available to current UGA employees only*

Start date is negotiable based on current institutional commitments.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree is required.

The Associate Dean of the Jere W. Morehead Honors College serves as a valued member of the Honors leadership team, offering insight and ideas in partnership with colleagues to advance the strategic goals of the unit. As an advisor to the Dean, the Associate Dean will help set the academic direction for the College, working with UGA administrators, faculty and staff to ensure that the College’s academic offerings, advising, and undergraduate research opportunities meet the highest standards of excellence. The Associate Dean will review and evaluate Honors-specific course offerings across campus and will work collaboratively with fellow associate deans and faculty in UGA’s colleges and schools to ensure appropriate curricular offerings are available for Honors students. This individual will also provide oversight for Honors-based, specialized academic advising, supervising a team of four Honors advisors. This individual will also provide leadership for all activities of the Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities (CURO), will supervise the CURO Program Coordinator, and will be charged to expand undergraduate research opportunities in the coming years in partnership with other units. Housed in the Honors College, CURO serves the entire undergraduate student body and has an established record of sustained, progressive, and faculty-mentored undergraduate research. The Associate Dean will monitor and regularly assess progress towards the strategic goals of the College and will assume other duties as assigned. This is a 12-month position, open to internal candidates and designed as an initial three-year commitment with the potential for extended renewal. Successful candidates may hold the rank of associate or full professor. This position reports directly to the Dean of the Morehead Honors College, who reports directly to the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost.

The position requires excellent communication skills and a successful history of teaching, mentoring, and research.

Curriculum development is preferred.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.