Dean of General Education

Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences • Draper, UT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Joyce University, work is more than a job—it's a shared commitment to student success, innovation, and purpose. We believe every student can, should, and will succeed. As our Dean of General Education, you'll play a pivotal role in making that vision a reality by leading the academic foundation that supports every student's journey. This is more than an academic leadership position. It's an opportunity to shape the future of education, empower exceptional faculty, drive innovation, and influence student success across the University. You'll collaborate with leaders throughout the institution to ensure our curriculum prepares graduates with the critical thinking, communication, and lifelong learning skills needed to thrive in healthcare and beyond. If you're a collaborative, strategic academic leader who believes education transforms lives, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education.
• Experience leading faculty, curriculum development, academic operations, and continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrated experience with accreditation, assessment, and institutional effectiveness.
• Proven success leading organizational change, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in Higher Education, Education, Liberal Arts, or a related discipline.
• Experience implementing competency-based education.
• Leadership experience supporting online and hybrid learning environments.
• Experience advancing faculty development and instructional innovation.
• Experience with regional accreditation processes, assessment systems, and learning analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction, development, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of the General Education curriculum.
• Ensure alignment with institutional learning outcomes, competency-based education principles, accreditation standards, workforce needs, and best practices in higher education.
• Foster academic excellence by promoting rigorous, student-centered instruction and innovative teaching practices across all General Education courses.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and support a high-performing team of faculty and academic leaders committed to student success.
• Champion evidence-based curriculum design, instructional innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the University.
• Lead initiatives that improve student persistence, retention, progression, and graduation through proactive academic support and data-informed interventions.
• Oversee remediation strategies and student success initiatives that strengthen college readiness and help students overcome academic barriers.
• Advance online, hybrid, asynchronous, and technology-enhanced learning while thoughtfully integrating emerging educational technologies and artificial intelligence.
• Partner with Institutional Research, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Advising, Disability Services, and other university leaders to improve learning outcomes and the overall student experience.
• Oversee assessment, accreditation readiness, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a key member of the Academic Leadership Team, contributing to institutional strategy, resource planning, and university-wide initiatives.

Benefits

• A generous self-directed PTO policy that empowers you to take the time you need.
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• Fully paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for added peace of mind.
• Professional development opportunities
• World-class continuing education assistance to support your personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager