Dean of Graduate Studies

Division: Academic Services
Supervisor: Provost
Classification: Full Time, Exempt
Start Date: Summer 2020

Essential Duties and Purpose:

• The Dean of Graduate Studies shall serve as an academic administrative officer and faculty member at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and report directly to the Provost and, thereby, to the President and to the Board of Trustees.
• The Dean of Graduate Studies shall serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet and the Provost’s Council.
• The Dean of Graduate Studies shall be responsible for the innovation and promotion of all graduate programs.
• The Dean of Graduate Studies shall work with the Office of Admissions and Institutional Relations for the enrollment management strategy and goal achievement of all graduate programs.
• The Dean of Graduate Studies shall be responsible for leadership in curriculum and academic program development and shall assist the Provost by making recommendations for faculty election, renewal, appointment, promotion, reassignment, or dismissal.
• The Dean of Graduate Studies shall oversee directors and coordinators of graduate programs, support staff, or any other personnel as assigned by the Provost.

Qualifications:

• Record of effective administrative and visionary leadership experience in higher education and/or the equivalent in the local church or other organizations
• Record of excellence in teaching at the graduate level and in scholarly activity
• Demonstrated skills of an effective communicator
• Demonstrated skills of sound fiscal management and effective organizational and managerial abilities
• Demonstrated commitment to the local church and to the work of the Southern Baptist Convention
• Demonstrated commitment to and enthusiastic support of the confessional and guiding documents of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary & Spurgeon College
• Completed terminal research degree (PhD, EdD, or equivalent)

Search Process and Timeline:

• The search for the next Dean of Graduate Studies at Midwestern Seminary will begin February 2020 and will conclude when the position is filled.
• Midwestern Seminary invites letters of nominations, applications, or inquiries about this position. Interested applicants are invited to send a cover letter and updated c.v. to Sandy Smith, director of academic services, at provost@mbts.edu
• All submissions are confidential, and applicants will be notified prior to requests for letters of reference.