Assistant Dean and Non-Tenure Track Lecturer

Assistant Dean and Non-Tenure Track Lecturer

Job ID: 299071
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:


About Us


Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location


With more than 29,500 students and 150 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information


Within this setting, the Parker College of Business seeks to produce career-ready professionals by offering a broad array of high quality undergraduate and select graduate programs within a learning environment characterized by inspired teaching, relevant research, and meaningful service.

Job Summary


Reporting to the Dean, the Assistant Dean/Lecturer position requires a 2/1 teaching load in addition to the following activities:

• Accreditation : Supervising the data collection and report writing required for AACSB accreditation.
• Strategic enrollment and staffing planning : Developing short- and long-term financial plans with special attention to the implications of enrollment planning and projections at the University, College, and department/program levels, working with the Dean to ensure that enrollment and financial projections are aligned. Advising the Dean and Leadership team on human resource planning, management, and process implementation.
• Staff supervision : Supervising the college budget manager and marketing/media manager with dotted line supervision responsibility of department administrative assistants.
• Policies and procedures : Developing and ensuring fiscal responsibility policies and procedures.
• Financial planning : Working with budget manager to review budget requests from departments and programs. Advising the dean on allocation priorities, based on enrollment patterns and resource needs for the school and other academic departments and programs.
• Building and facilities : Overseeing facilities and space allocation decisions in collaboration with university facilities personnel.
• University Liaison : Maintaining appropriate working relationships with staff from the Provost's Office, Business Affairs, Human Resources, and Institutional Research and Planning.

The position is a 12-month, non-tenure track appointment.


Required Qualifications

• Earned Master's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field, by August 1, 2026 with at least 18 graduate semester hours in accounting or finance.
  
• Significant prior experience with university budget and planning
  
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
  
• Proficiency in Excel and budget planning software.
  
• Evidence of effective teaching ability.
  
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
  
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Banner, Workday, and other university software solutions.
  
• Familiarity with AACSB Accreditation and data reporting requirements
  

Proposed Salary

Required Documents to Attach


A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae ; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities


ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date


Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins June 22, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information


Rand W Ressler

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USG Core Values


The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

Conditions of Employment


All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.

Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.


Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity


More information about the institution is available through The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Other Information


This is a supervisory position.
This position will not be required to drive.

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