Chief Academic Officer & Dean — Theological Seminary

Saint Paul School of Theology; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean at Saint Paul School of Theology in Leawood, Kansas, leads the seminary's academic mission across Kansas, Oklahoma, and online programs. This Chief Academic Officer reports to the President and guides faculty, curriculum, policy, assessment, and accreditation with a Wesleyan, faith-centered focus.

Ideal candidates have integrative leadership in on-campus and online settings, demonstrate collaboration with faculty and staff, advance curricular

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in a theological discipline preferred.
• Proven record of leadership in academic settings.
• Experience with governance, accreditation, and curriculum planning.
• Commitment to Wesleyan theology and social holiness.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and administrative leadership for the academic mission.
• Oversee curriculum, policy, assessment, and accreditation.
• Lead faculty development and shared governance across campuses.
• Align academic priorities with enrollment and finances.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Academic governance

Curriculum development

Faculty collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Budget management

Accreditation compliance

Student success focus

Wesleyan commitment

Education

Ph.D. in theological discipline

Tools

Academic administration software

Job description

The Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean at Saint Paul School of Theology in Leawood, Kansas, leads the seminary's academic mission across Kansas, Oklahoma, and online programs. This Chief Academic Officer reports to the President and guides faculty, curriculum, policy, assessment, and accreditation with a Wesleyan, faith-centered focus.

Ideal candidates have integrative leadership in on-campus and online settings, demonstrate collaboration with faculty and staff, advance curricular