Dean of the Faculty & Academic Innovation

Servant; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) in Marion, Indiana, invites applications for the Dean of the Faculty at Wesley Seminary. This senior academic leader will provide vision, leadership, and oversight for academic quality, faculty development, curriculum, and program innovation in a mission-driven context.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the EVP, CAO, and Director of Academic Services to ensure programs meet accreditation standards, foster teaching excellence, and develop new credentials and

Qualifications

• Academic leadership experience in seminary or equivalent.
• Oversee curriculum development and accreditation processes.
• Experience recruiting, mentoring, and evaluating faculty.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for a healthy, mission-centered faculty culture
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, mentoring, evaluation, promotion, and annual reviews
• Advance curriculum development and program assessment
• Lead program innovation and development to drive enrollment
• Contribute to academic strategy and long-term planning
• Represent Wesley Seminary in external denominational and academic contexts
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with Admissions, IT, and Enrollment
• Teach in areas of expertise (typically 1–2 courses annually)

Skills

Faculty leadership

Recruitment

Mentoring

Curriculum oversight

Accreditation

Strategic planning

Academic partnerships

Job description

Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) in Marion, Indiana, invites applications for the Dean of the Faculty at Wesley Seminary. This senior academic leader will provide vision, leadership, and oversight for academic quality, faculty development, curriculum, and program innovation in a mission-driven context.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the EVP, CAO, and Director of Academic Services to ensure programs meet accreditation standards, foster teaching excellence, and develop new credentials and