Dean, School of Business

Wayland Baptist University; Plainview (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayland Baptist University is seeking a Dean for the School of Business at the Plainview campus. The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer, guiding both undergraduate and graduate programs and reporting to the Provost/VPAA.

The role includes program development, accreditation activities, budgeting, and faculty supervision across campuses. Teaching twelve hours annually and advancing student success align with the university’s Christian mission.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in a business-related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Experience in higher education leadership and teaching.
• Ability to lead accreditation, assessment, budgeting, and planning processes.
• Willingness to advance Christian higher education mission and integrate faith principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for undergraduate and graduate business programs with associate deans.
• Oversee program development, assessment, and curricular revisions.
• Lead faculty supervision, workload, scheduling, and professional development.
• Direct institutional effectiveness, accreditation efforts (ACBSP/SACSCOC), and EFQ documentation.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets and resources for the School of Business.
• Represent the School in university committees and external engagements.

Skills

Excellent written, oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Strategic thinking

Christian mission integration

Education

Ph.D./D.B.A. in business

Job description

LOCATION:Wayland Baptist University – Plainview Campus

SUPERVISED BY:Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA)

POSITION CLASSIFICATION:Full-Time (12- month) Exempt

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: The Dean directly supervises the School of Business associate deans and full-time faculty serving on the Plainview campus and WBUonline, adjunct instructors teaching in the school, and staff assigned to the School of Business.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School of Business and reports directly to the Provost/VPAA. The Dean is responsible for providing visionary leadership that advances the mission of Wayland Baptist University and promotes excellence in teaching, student success, scholarship, service, and Christian higher education. The Dean serves as both an academic leader and faculty member and fosters collaboration across campuses, schools, and university constituencies. The Dean must consider institutional needs from a system-wide perspective while supporting the unique needs of Wayland's students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.

SPECIFIC TASKS AND DUTIES

Academic Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership for all undergraduate and graduate business programs, with the support of three associate deans (undergraduate, graduate/Master’s/PhD).
• Ensure academic quality, innovation, and continuous improvement within the School of Business.
• Lead academic program development, revision, assessment, and review processes.
• Oversee annual revisions to the Academic Catalog related to School of Business curriculum and programs, subject to approval by Academic Council and/or Graduate Council.
• Promote student success through academic advising, recruitment, retention, and graduation initiatives.

Faculty Leadership and Personnel Administration

• Foster a collegial culture of collaboration, professional growth, accountability, and instructional excellence.
• Provide leadership, supervision, mentoring, and evaluation for faculty and staff within the School of Business.
• Coordinate faculty workload assignments and scheduling.
• Support faculty engagement in scholarship, professional development, service, and teaching effectiveness.

Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation

• Lead the School of Business institutional effectiveness process, including program reviews, faculty evaluations, assessment activities, and annual reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)/Commission on Colleges and Universities requirements and applicable business-school accreditation standards.
• Continue to move the School of Business towards completion of its ACBSP accreditation
• Complete Evaluation of Faculty Qualifications (EFQ) documentation according to specifications established by the VPAA.

Budget and Resource Management

• Prepare and manage the annual Planning, Budgeting, and Effectiveness Report (PBER).
• Develop and oversee annual operating budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Manage travel budgets and school-related financial resources responsibly.
• Prepare annual and end-of-year reports as requested by the VPAA.
• Monitor facilities, equipment, and resources utilized by School of Business programs and report needs appropriately.

University Service and Engagement

• Serve on university and school committees as assigned.
• Participate in commencement ceremonies, faculty meetings, convocations, and other institutional events.
• Represent the School of Business within the university and the broader community.
• Support enrollment growth through recruiting, retention, and relationship-building efforts.
• Promote cooperation and collaboration among Wayland campuses and educational centers.

Technology and Online Education

• Ensure effective use of university-approved learning management, student success, and retention systems.
• Maintain competency in university technologies through required training and professional development.
• Support the quality and effectiveness of online business programs and course offerings.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach twelve (12) credit hours during the twelve-month contractual period, with teaching assignments determined in consultation with the VPAA.
• Maintain faculty qualifications and engage in professional development consistent with university and accreditation expectations.

Compliance and Policy Administration

• Ensure adherence to university policies, procedures, and academic standards.
• Submit reports, documentation, and requested information

The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job.Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Mission and Faith Commitment

• Demonstrated commitment to/agreement with the mission and philosophy of Christian higher education as promoted by Baptist General Convention of Texas & Wayland Baptist University.
• Be a Christian actively involved in a local Christian congregation.
• Represent the university's Christian mission and spiritual emphasis in interactions with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Education

Earned Ph.D. or D.B.A. in a business-related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution.

Experience

• Successful experience in higher education teaching and academic leadership.
• Recent experience supervising faculty or administering academic programs in a college or university setting.
• Demonstrated ability to support accreditation, assessment, planning, budgeting, and institutional effectiveness processes.
• Experience leading diverse groups through collaborative decision-making and organizational change is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to lead collaboratively while maintaining accountability.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and faculty development.
• Proficiency with instructional technology, productivity software, and educational systems.
• Ability and desire to integrate Christian faith and principles into leadership and workplace relationships.
• Demonstrated capacity to think strategically and make decisions from a university-wide perspective.

The work environment is primarily a standard office setting utilizing computers, telephones, and other office equipment. Moderate noise levels typical of higher education administrative environments should be expected. Some travel may be required to support recruitment, university initiatives, and external campus operations.

Physical Demands

• Frequently stand and walk;
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward while sitting or standing;
• Frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds;
• Frequently carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally carry up to 25 pounds;
• Occasionally pull or push objects;
• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees;
• Frequently reach at or below shoulder height, and occasionally reach above shoulder height.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employment is subject to an introductory period to monitor employee performance.If hired, the prospective employee must present documentation within three (3) days of hire date to establish identity and employment eligibility as required by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Employee must be able and willing to travel as necessary for university business.

Employee must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Employee must have access to reliable transportation.

Wayland Baptist University does not unlawfully discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Wayland Baptist University does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age or disability in admissions or in the administration of its educational policies, programs and activities. Under federal law, the University may discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purposes. In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the University does not illegally discriminate on the basis of sex in the administration of educational policies, programs and activities.