Dean School of Education

Thrive in Christian Community•Marshall, TX

About The Position

East Texas Baptist University invites applications for the Dean of the School of Education. The Dean will provide administrative oversight and strategic leadership for Education programs and will direct a comprehensive plan designed to grow and enhance current programs and lead the process for evaluations for future programs. The position begins May 2026, or when filled.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of five years of full-time experience within Texas public schools and higher education institutions.
Higher education experience is expected.
The Employee must be a professing Christian believer with a demonstrated personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Employee must be a model of Christ-like character, servant leadership, integrity, ethics and biblical/moral truths.
Employee must support ETBU’s distinct Christ-centered educational mission and share the institutional commitment to the integration of biblical faith and academic learning.
Employee shall possess a commitment to Christ-centered, faith-integrated service and devotion to students’ intellectual enlightenment, spiritual formation, servant leadership development, and career preparation.
Employee shall be cognizant and committed to the values, traditions, and history of Baptists.
Employee agrees that he or she is an active member of a local Baptist church or Christian denominational church, and regularly attends church.
Further, as a servant leader and role model for the students of ETBU, employee is required to participate in the life of the University via institutional meetings, Chapel services, prayer emphases, discipleship programming, committee participation, local community ministry/service, and campus activities and events.
Employee provides active support of the spiritual, intellectual, and educational ideals, values, activities, and objectives of East Texas Baptist University; and conforms to Christian standards of faith and service.

Responsibilities

Lead as a member of the University’s Administration
Serve as a positive role model including setting an example for faculty in teaching, student involvement, university involvement, community and church involvement, and scholastic/academic activities.
Develop and articulate a vision and associated goals for graduate and undergraduate programs
Review and approve catalog; coordinate all graduate policies and catalog changes
Oversee the learning environment and support for students
Work with faculty to identify appropriate program learning outcomes
Provide supervision to the faculty and staff in the school
Develop and implement retention strategies, including identification of needed academic support or resources for student success
Assist in developing and implementing strategies for recruiting and enrolling undergraduate, graduate, and transfer students; including participation New Student Orientation, and preview events
Facilitate and submit curriculum changes for new programs, courses, and special topic courses
Coordinate masters and doctorate curriculum proposals and changes along with deans and program directors
Establish and oversee a budget for the School of Education
Serve on Dean’s Council
Perform other special projects as assigned by the Provost