Dean, Health & Human Services — Remote Online Programs Leader

Abilene Christian University; Texas; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Christian University invites applications for the Dean of the College of Health and Human Services for the Dallas Campus. The Dean will report to the Provost and hold an academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor (non-tenured).

The position is remote with occasional travel, overseeing online and limited in-person programs across undergraduate, graduate, and professional tracks. The successful candidate will lead faculty, align college programs with university objectives, and drive

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D., Ed.D., or other terminal degree in a discipline related to the college.
• Five (5) years of teaching or administrative experience in higher education or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience designing, developing, or leading online degree programs is preferred.
• Evidence of active scholarship (within the last ten years) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a vision for the college’s graduate and undergraduate programs.
• Lead faculty to provide a high-quality academic experience aligning with ACU’s mission.
• Represent and align college programs with the University and Dallas Campus vision.
• Champion development of new programs and improvements of existing ones to promote student development.
• Oversee administrative functions including budgeting, hiring, and staff management.
• Provide academic evaluation to faculty and programs; participate in program reviews.
• Lead salary reviews and faculty promotion decisions; manage contract-continuation matters.
• Lead College Academic Council(s) and ensure curriculum documentation and assessment compliance.
• Manage student affairs including the Dean’s List, appeals, admissions/readmissions, and disciplinary matters.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Online program leadership

Academic governance

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D.

Ed.D.

Terminal degree in related discipline

Job description

Abilene Christian University invites applications for the Dean of the College of Health and Human Services for the Dallas Campus. The Dean will report to the Provost and hold an academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor (non-tenured).

The position is remote with occasional travel, overseeing online and limited in-person programs across undergraduate, graduate, and professional tracks. The successful candidate will lead faculty, align college programs with university objectives, and drive