Dean, College of Christian Studies and College of Visual and Performing Arts - Fall 2027

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor•Belton, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is seeking a dean to lead two colleges: the College of Christian Studies and the College of Visual and Performing Arts. This role involves championing faculty, programs, and the distinct identities of each college while advancing the University's mission. The shared-dean model aims to provide strong academic and administrative leadership while preserving the unique characteristics of each college. The successful candidate will value the contributions of both Christian Studies and the Visual and Performing Arts to a Christian university and demonstrate the ability to lead across diverse academic disciplines. The College of Christian Studies offers biblical courses and programs in Christian Studies, Christian Ministry, and Transformational Development, and houses the Center for Baptist Studies. The College of Visual and Performing Arts includes Art, Music, and the UMHB Arts Academy, with studios, ensembles, exhibitions, and performances serving the University and Central Texas. Art and Music hold disciplinary accreditation from NASAD and NASM, respectively. The Dean will provide administrative leadership, enable each college to flourish, work with Associate Deans, teach up to two courses per year, serve under a 12-month contract, and report to the Provost & Senior VP for Academic Affairs.

Requirements

Must be an active and committed Christian who supports UMHB’s mission, is Baptist, and participates actively in a local Baptist church.
An appropriate terminal degree from an accredited institution in a discipline represented in the College of Christian Studies.
A record of teaching, scholarship, creative work, or professional achievement suitable for a faculty appointment.
Substantial academic leadership or administrative experience and the ability to work across disciplines.
Demonstrated ability to administer collegially and advocate for both colleges, their faculty, and their students.
Must agree to the University’s Employee Statement of Understanding.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a discipline represented in the College of Visual and Performing Arts is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide common administrative leadership while enabling each college to flourish according to its distinct academic mission.
Teach up to two courses per year.
Manage personnel, budgets, facilities, and disciplinary accreditations with sound judgment.
Guide curriculum, assessment, enrollment, student success, program review, and appropriate innovation.
Support excellent teaching, scholarship, creative work, and faith-informed inquiry.
Build relationships with churches, schools, arts organizations, alumni, and the Central Texas community.
Advance the mission of each college and the University while preserving their distinct identities.