Dean School of Education
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Job Location:
Marshall, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION: Dean School of Education
DESCRIPTION: East Texas Baptist University invites applications for the Dean of the School of Education. The Dean will provide administrative oversight and strategic leadership for Education programs and will direct a comprehensive plan designed to grow and enhance current programs and lead the process for evaluations for future programs. The position begins May 2026 or when filled.
QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a minimum of five years of full-time experience within Texas public schools and higher education institutions. Higher education experience is expected.
Candidates should have advanced-level experience in the following areas:
QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a minimum of five years of full-time experience within Texas public schools and higher education institutions. Higher education experience is expected.
Candidates should have advanced-level experience in the following areas:
- Lead as a member of the Universitys Administration
- Serve as a positive role model including setting an example for faculty in teaching student involvement university involvement community and church involvement and scholastic/academic activities.
- Develop and articulate a vision and associated goals for graduate and undergraduate programs
- Review and approve catalog; coordinate all graduate policies and catalog changes
- Oversee the learning environment and support for students
- Work with faculty to identify appropriate program learning outcomes
- Provide supervision to the faculty and staff in the school
- Develop and implement retention strategies including identification of needed academic support or resources for student success
- Assist in developing and implementing strategies for recruiting and enrolling undergraduate graduate and transfer students; including participation New Student Orientation and preview events
- Facilitate and submit curriculum changes for new programs courses and special topic courses
- Coordinate masters and doctorate curriculum proposals and changes along with deans and program directors
- Establish and oversee a budget for the School of Education
- Serve on Deans Council
- Perform other special projects as assigned by the Provost
Christian Commitment:
The Employee must be a professing Christian believer with a demonstrated personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Employee must be a model of Christ-like character servant leadership integrity ethics and biblical/moral truths. Employee must support ETBUs distinct Christ-centered educational mission and share the institutional commitment to the integration of biblical faith and academic learning. Employee shall possess a commitment to Christ-centered faith-integrated service and devotion to students intellectual enlightenment spiritual formation servant leadership development and career preparation.
Employee shall be cognizant and committed to the values traditions and history of Baptists. Employee agrees that he or she is an active member of a local Baptist church or Christian denominational church and regularly attends church. Further as a servant leader and role model for the students of ETBU employee is required to participate in the life of the University via institutional meetings Chapel services prayer emphases discipleship programming committee participation local community ministry/service and campus activities and events. Employee provides active support of the spiritual intellectual and educational ideals values activities and objectives of East Texas Baptist University; and conforms to Christian standards of faith and service.
THE UNIVERSITY:
East Texas Baptist University is a Christ-centered liberal arts university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an institution affiliated with Texas Baptists (BGCT) ETBU uses the Bible and the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message as well as the Resolution on Sexual Ethics (2009) and the Resolution on Transgender Issues (2015) as the theological framework and basis for institutional mission governance and compliance with federal law the University does not discriminate on the basis of race gender national or ethnic origin age disability or military service in employment. Under federal law East Texas Baptist University may discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its mission.
Mission Statement
As a Christ-centered institution East Texas Baptist University educates students by integrating biblical faith and learning to develop mind body and soul through community engagement to prepare graduates to be Christian servant leaders in their calling to God and humanity. Core Commitments of East Texas Baptist University Embracing Faith Ensure the integration of biblical faith in curricular and co-curricular experiences including service opportunities while embracing our Baptist heritage. Engaging Minds Equip students through excellence in teaching research and scholarship to explore Gods truth and providing the knowledge and skills for academic success degree completion employment opportunity and lifelong learning. Empowering Leaders Develop and deploy Christian servant leaders for their callings to God and to humanity. Enhancing Community Create an environment conducive to the development of the whole person through relevant facilities resources and services which allows a diverse and growing community to utilize their God-given gifts both locally and globally.
Core Commitments of East Texas Baptist University
Embracing Faith Ensure the integration of biblical faith in curricular and co-curricular experiences including service opportunities while embracing our Baptist heritage.
Engaging Minds Equip students through excellence in teaching research and scholarship to explore Gods truth and providing the knowledge and skills for academic success degree completion employment opportunity and lifelong learning.
Empowering Leaders Develop and deploy Christian servant leaders for their callings to God and to humanity.
Enhancing Community Create an environment conducive to the development of the whole person through relevant facilities resources and services which allows a diverse and growing community to utilize their God-given gifts both locally and globally.
APPLICATIONS:
Complete the university application using the Apply button and upload the following documents:
The Employee must be a professing Christian believer with a demonstrated personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Employee must be a model of Christ-like character servant leadership integrity ethics and biblical/moral truths. Employee must support ETBUs distinct Christ-centered educational mission and share the institutional commitment to the integration of biblical faith and academic learning. Employee shall possess a commitment to Christ-centered faith-integrated service and devotion to students intellectual enlightenment spiritual formation servant leadership development and career preparation.
Employee shall be cognizant and committed to the values traditions and history of Baptists. Employee agrees that he or she is an active member of a local Baptist church or Christian denominational church and regularly attends church. Further as a servant leader and role model for the students of ETBU employee is required to participate in the life of the University via institutional meetings Chapel services prayer emphases discipleship programming committee participation local community ministry/service and campus activities and events. Employee provides active support of the spiritual intellectual and educational ideals values activities and objectives of East Texas Baptist University; and conforms to Christian standards of faith and service.
THE UNIVERSITY:
East Texas Baptist University is a Christ-centered liberal arts university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an institution affiliated with Texas Baptists (BGCT) ETBU uses the Bible and the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message as well as the Resolution on Sexual Ethics (2009) and the Resolution on Transgender Issues (2015) as the theological framework and basis for institutional mission governance and compliance with federal law the University does not discriminate on the basis of race gender national or ethnic origin age disability or military service in employment. Under federal law East Texas Baptist University may discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its mission.
Mission Statement
As a Christ-centered institution East Texas Baptist University educates students by integrating biblical faith and learning to develop mind body and soul through community engagement to prepare graduates to be Christian servant leaders in their calling to God and humanity. Core Commitments of East Texas Baptist University Embracing Faith Ensure the integration of biblical faith in curricular and co-curricular experiences including service opportunities while embracing our Baptist heritage. Engaging Minds Equip students through excellence in teaching research and scholarship to explore Gods truth and providing the knowledge and skills for academic success degree completion employment opportunity and lifelong learning. Empowering Leaders Develop and deploy Christian servant leaders for their callings to God and to humanity. Enhancing Community Create an environment conducive to the development of the whole person through relevant facilities resources and services which allows a diverse and growing community to utilize their God-given gifts both locally and globally.
Core Commitments of East Texas Baptist University
Embracing Faith Ensure the integration of biblical faith in curricular and co-curricular experiences including service opportunities while embracing our Baptist heritage.
Engaging Minds Equip students through excellence in teaching research and scholarship to explore Gods truth and providing the knowledge and skills for academic success degree completion employment opportunity and lifelong learning.
Empowering Leaders Develop and deploy Christian servant leaders for their callings to God and to humanity.
Enhancing Community Create an environment conducive to the development of the whole person through relevant facilities resources and services which allows a diverse and growing community to utilize their God-given gifts both locally and globally.
APPLICATIONS:
Complete the university application using the Apply button and upload the following documents:
- Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Testimony of Christian Faith
- Statement of Philosophy of Teaching which includes an articulation of a personal approach to the integration of biblical faith and learning through a Christian worldview.
- Official transcripts from all schools attended (Mail to East Texas Baptist University Academic Affairs One Tiger Dr. Marshall TX 75670 or email to )
- Contact information (e-mail mailing address necessary phone numbers) for at least three professional references.
For additional information contact:
Dr. Bryan Mead Ph.D.
Assistant Provost for Adult and Graduate Studies
903.923.2229
Dr. Bryan Mead Ph.D.
Assistant Provost for Adult and Graduate Studies
903.923.2229
DEADLINES:Applications will be accepted until the positions is filled. Interviews will begin as suitable applications are received.
About Company
East Texas Baptist University, affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is a private, Christian university of liberal arts and sciences serving close to 1,300 students from across the United States and from various countries around the world.
