Dean of Health Professions

About the role

The Dean of the School of Health Professions will lead faculty members, students, and programs within the School, provide undergraduate and/or graduate student instruction from a Christian worldview, advise students concerning academic matters, and ensure the efficient and effective operation of the School within the policies and plans of BJU as a whole.

Responsibilities

• Serve as administrative officer of the School setting its vision and goals
• Lead the School’s efforts toward achieving university goals in coordinating the School’s strategic planning and curriculum development
• Create and maintain a collegial work environment in which trust and productivity are enhanced and serve as a mediator in resolving problems that may arise between faculty and division leadership or faculty and students
• Preside over all School meetings
• Serve as a member of the Provost’s Cabinet
• Serve as chair of the School’s advisory board
• Participate as a contributing member of Administrative Conference
• Lead the promotion of the School’s marketing, fundraising advancement, and faculty recruitment efforts
• In cooperation with OPRA and School division chairs, review and analyze end-of-year division academic assessment reports and create appropriate executive reports and summaries
• Generate and implement the School’s budget
• Oversight effective utilization of School resources, whether financial, human, or physical (facilities)
• Evaluate and oversee relevant programmatic accreditation efforts and certification requirements
• Identify and select prospective faculty or staff for the School
• Establish and implement a personnel management system to include evaluation and development of the faculty
• Recommend to the Provost faculty members to be elevated to positions of leadership within the School
• Supervise, counsel, and encourage division chairs in their leadership efforts
• Conduct annual portfolio reviews for division chairs
• In conjunction with division chairs, mentor faculty members applying for advancement in rank
• Cookordination in-service activities as appropriate for the professional development of faculty
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with relevant individuals and organizations associated with academic programs within the School
• Promote pedagogical excellence and innovation within the School
• Evaluate and recommend changes in academic programs and course content to Academic Council for review and approval
• Integrate approved academic changes into the university catalog and Schedule of Classes
• Continually monitor research and trends to make recommendations concerning curriculum, program and course updates
• Assist the university administration in other duties as assigned
• Maintain on-going relationships with alumni and supporters of the University
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses
• Serve as student advisor
• Maintain thorough and current curriculum vita
• Communicate the religious beliefs of BJU to students and student affiliates
• Answer questions concerning faith, doctrine and creed of BJU to constituents, students, or those inquiring about BJU

Requirements

• Demonstrate excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to foster teamwork and to work collaboratively with leadership throughout the university
• Possess experience in managing a budget and operating within allocated resources
• Exemplify a Biblical role model for students and colleagues
• Required—Master’s degree in a discipline related to the School’s programs, plus appropriate experience in a field of Health Sciences
• Preferred—Terminal degree in a discipline related to the School’s programs, plus appropriate experience in the field of Health Sciences
• An applicant must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc.
• Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc. (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php)
• An applicant must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview

Qualifications

• Required Education: Masters
• Required Experience: 5+