Dean, College of Health and Human Services

About the role

The College of Health and Human Services at ACU Dallas is seeking a Dean with a faculty appointment. The position reports to the Provost of the ACU Dallas Campus and is remote, with the possibility of limited travel. It carries the rank of College Associate Professor or College Professor (non-tenured). The Dean leads faculty, curriculum and students and manages a diverse portfolio of market-facing academic programs, supporting the university's mission of educating students for Christian service and leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a vision for the college's graduate and undergraduate programs and lead faculty in delivering a high-quality academic experience.
• Lead the development of new programs and the evaluation and improvement of existing ones; partner with the Provost, the Academic Administration Group and the Provost Cabinet.
• Provide academic evaluation, participate in program reviews, and evaluate Program Directors annually.
• Take part in faculty and student discipline and appeal matters, and in salary reviews and promotion evaluations.
• Manage the college budget, oversee hiring of credentialed faculty, and supervise academic administration staff.
• Oversee student affairs (Dean's List, probation, suspensions, appeals, admissions) and doctoral dissertations.
• Ensure curriculum assessment documentation and compliance, and work with accreditation and quality assurance partners.
• Initiate external collaborations, funding and networking opportunities, and encourage faculty to teach at least one course per year.

Required profile

• A Ph.D., Ed.D. or other terminal degree in a discipline related to the college's programs.
• Five years of teaching or administrative experience in higher education, or equivalent industry experience.
• Active scholarship in the last ten years preferred; experience with online degree programs preferred.
• All qualified applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the university's Christian mission.

Required skills

• Leadership, administration and collaborative governance.
• Knowledge of health and human services disciplines, clinical/internship coordination and program implementation.
• Time management, attention to detail, computer proficiency and strong written and verbal communication.