Assistant Director, Joint PhD Program

The Assistant Director of the JDP supports the Director in providing academic leadership for the program. The Assistant Director works closely with the Director the Program Coordinator the JDP Committee and the JDP Deans to support the goals and the strategic plan of the collaboration with the JDP leadership team the Director is responsible for the vision and direction of the program. As the two-year term progresses it is expected that the Assistant Director will take on increasing responsibilities consistent with being mentored for the role of Director. The position reports to and is evaluated by the JDP administrative deansthe Senior Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Education and the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Academic Dean of the Iliff School of Theology.

This position is a two (2) year term.

Essential Functions

Academic

• Serve as academic advisor for students in coursework advising them quarterly until they choose a dissertation advisor (note: this work will be limited to the 5 students who will be in coursework in 26-27)
• Recruit faculty to participate in the program.
• Facilitate scheduling of classes.

Coordination

• Facilitate prompt and effective communication and cooperation with faculty staff students chairs and deans to assure the effective administration of the program.
• Serve on Executive Committee and JDP Committee and chair those committees in the Directors absence.
• Represent the JDP on DUs Graduate Council in the absence of the Director.
• Convene a DU-JDP Advisory Committee on DU-owned financial accounts when from DU.
• Coordinate annual program assessment activities with the Program Coordinator.

Recruitment and Admissions

• Promote diversity and inclusion.
• Meet with prospective students.
• Recruit students to the program and support recruitment efforts.
• Host receptions at AAR and SBL to publicize the program if the Director cannot attend.

Student Support

• Cultivate a culture of inclusivity and respect for diversity.
• Develop support and encourage the pursuit of interdisciplinarity throughout the program.
• Hear student complaints with regard to academic and curricular matters as appropriate.
• Handle student academic or social misconduct in conjunction with the Director.
• Together with the Director review routine petitions that dont require JDP Committee action.
• Help students make professional connections to support diverse career options.

Budget and Planning

• Work with JDP Director Director of Budget and Planning in the Office of Graduate Education and JDP Program Coordinator to project tuition income and develop annual budget.
• Work with the JDP Director Program Coordinator Director of Budget and Planning and JDP Committee to determine student financial aid awards if such are necessary in the proposed new iteration of the Program
• Collaborate with Program Coordinator and JDP Director to advocate Iliff and DU advancement and development strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Be a full-time tenured faculty member in good standing at the institution.
• Have a record of good relations and cooperation with faculty from both institutions.
• Have experience working with doctoral students and directing dissertations.
• Know the current program including its policies and procedures as found in the JDP Faculty Handbook and Policy Manual.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have served on the JDP committee.
• Have administrative experience.

Term of Appointment and Compensation

• The Assistant Director position is a part-time appointment.
• The Assistant Director serves a two-year term.
• $7000 and a one course reduction for each twelve-month term.

Work Schedule

Hours will vary depending on the time of season and volume of new apparel needing to be screened for the equipment room.

Application Deadline
For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) June 23 2026.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Compensation

$7000 and a one course reduction for each twelve-month term.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
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Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

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