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The University of South Carolina Upstate seeks a strategic, collaborative, and creative leader to serve as the next Dean of the College of Education, Human Performance, and Health (CoEHPH). This is an outstanding opportunity for a community-minded academic administrator to lead distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs that develop educators and professionals who understand the intersections of education, wellness, and community health. The new Dean is expected to begin by July 1, 2025.

Reporting to Dr. Pamela Steinke, Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Dean will oversee two academic departments, serve on the Cabinet of USC Upstate Chancellor Dr. Bennie Harris, and engage with regional school districts, non-profit organizations, centers, and health systems. Embracing their integral role within a renowned public, regional university, the dedicated faculty and staff of CoEHPH provide rigorous, career-relevant, and accessible education that enhances the quality of life in the Upstate region. With approximately 1,000 students, CoEHPH serves the region and state workforce with highly prepared graduates in education, health, and wellness. The College also partners with area healthcare systems with undergraduate programs in child and family development, community health, exercise and sport science and graduate master’s programs. Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), CoEHPH’s teacher education programs mitigate the impact of the teacher shortage for regional partners. For more information about the college and programs offered please visit the website.

APPLICATION AND NOMINATION PROCESS

Academic Search is assisting the University of South Carolina Upstate in this search. Confidential Zoom discussions may be scheduled with Dr. Ginny Horvath, Senior Consultant, by clicking on this link; before meeting with Dr. Horvath, please email a draft of your CV to ginny.horvath@academicsearch.org.

To apply, a candidate should submit these three separate documents electronically in .pdf format to UpstateCoEHPHDean@academicsearch.org:

• A detailed letter of interest addressing the CoEHPH leadership agenda and qualifications as outlined in the above profile;
• A full resume/curriculum vitae with relevant administrative responsibilities and accomplishments; and
• A list of five professional references, including names, titles, organizations, phone numbers, and email addresses, noting the candidate’s relationship for each reference.

References will not be contacted until later in the search process and only with the candidate’s permission. A background check (including identity, degree verification, and criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered this position. Applicants will be asked to identify veteran status and citizen status as required under South Carolina law.

Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but for full consideration by the search committee, please submit materials by January 14, 2025. Finalists for the position will participate in campus interviews that will include a public presentation.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.