Dean, School of Theology

Emory • Atlanta, GA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. The Dean is responsible for those aspects of the academic programs and services of Candler School of Theology relating to curriculum and the requirements of the degree programs, including managing academic operations and the development and administration of academic policies and regulations. The Dean develops, implements and adheres to an annual academic budget and serves as the liaison officer for accrediting and licensure agencies. Provides strong leadership and direction to the academic department chairs, students, academic staff, and the faculty as a whole, working collaboratively with senior administration, faculty, and staff to shape a vision for the School within the mission and strategic plan of Emory University. Promotes an environment supportive of teaching excellence and facilitates the development, review, and revision of academic curricula, assuring their quality and relevancy, playing a leadership role in defining and promoting effective instructional practices for students with learning differences.

Requirements

• PhD degree in a relevant discipline.
• 10 years experience in teaching and educational administration.
• Outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate and lead group processes.
• Ability to make professional presentations to different audiences.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills.
• Demonstrated creative accomplishments in the area of academic program development and administration.
• Demonstrated experience in using the best principles and practices in higher education, particularly in the areas of curriculum and education program development, assessment and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Managing academic operations and the development and administration of academic policies and regulations.
• Developing, implementing and adhering to an annual academic budget.
• Serving as the liaison officer for accrediting and licensure agencies.
• Providing strong leadership and direction to academic department chairs, students, academic staff, and the faculty.
• Working collaboratively with senior administration, faculty, and staff to shape a vision for the School within the mission and strategic plan of Emory University.
• Promoting an environment supportive of teaching excellence.
• Facilitating the development, review, and revision of academic curricula, assuring their quality and relevancy.
• Playing a leadership role in defining and promoting effective instructional practices for students with learning differences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree