Associate Dean, College of Education, Arts and Sciences
LeTourneau University - Longview, TX
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Posted: 13-Sep-24
Location: Longview, Texas
Type: Full Time
LeTourneau University is seeking an exceptional educator and leader with a strong Christian faith to serve as Associate Dean of the College of Education, Arts and Sciences. The Associate Dean is an academic administrator who reflects and supports the University’s mission of educators engaging learners to nurture Christian virtue to develop competency and ingenuity in their professional fields, to integrate faith and work, and to serve the local and global community.
The Associate Dean works in collaboration with and under the direction of the dean and assists in developing and achieving the college’s vision, mission, and goals. The Associate Dean also assists in the leadership of the college to include support for workload management; budgeting; assessment and accreditation; policy development; and other responsibilities as assigned. The Associate Dean teaches part time in his or her respective discipline with a teaching load of six credit hours per semester during the Fall and Spring Semesters.
Term: This is an 11-month, full time, tenure-track faculty position
Primary Responsibilities
Assist the dean in developing and achieving the college’s vision, mission, and goals
Represent the College of Education, Arts and Sciences in the dean’s absence
Collaborate with the dean and department chairs to coordinate faculty teaching assignments, including oversight of faculty teaching loads
Assist the dean in resolving challenges, concerns, and issues related to students, faculty, and staff
Participate in the development and implementation of college policies, procedures, and guidelines
Work closely with faculty in developing and implementing assessment procedures including the collection of assessment data
Assist the dean in leading General Education assessment efforts
Be available to participate in any meeting between the dean and faculty and staff, including evaluation sessions as requested by the dean
Perform other duties as assigned by the dean
Qualifications
LeTourneau University seeks an individual with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith who is committed to teaching, research, and leadership at a small, dynamic Christian University where the integration of faith and academic excellence is paramount. The candidate must be in genuine agreement with the University’s Statement of Faith and Community Covenant for life and work at LeTourneau.
The candidate must be able to be credentialed to teach in one of the disciplines in the College of Education, Arts and Sciences (Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Computer Science Mathematics, Kinesiology, Education)
Academic credentials that qualify the candidate for the rank of associate or full professor in the College of Education, Arts and Sciences
An open, transparent, and collaborative spirit; a desire to empower others; a consensus-building management style predicated on mutual respect and active listening; and the skill to inspire colleagues
Strong administrative skills with experience in budgeting and personnel management; experience with strategic planning, accreditation, and dual credit programs is highly desired but not required
Experience with and a working knowledge of program assessment
A strong appreciation for Christian Higher Education and the unique strategic vision of LeTourneau University
The College of Education, Arts and Sciences at LeTourneau University
The College of Education, Arts and Sciences is home to more than 400 students across its variety of residential and online programs. The College also serves campus extensively through its general education curriculum and oversees instruction within our thriving dual credit program. The College’s leadership team, consisting of the dean, associate dean, dual credit director, and department chairs, shepherds and oversees approximately 30 full-time faculty who prepare students through a hands-on, Christ-centered curriculum where the integration of faith and learning is at the fore. Outstanding faculty bring decades of teaching, industry, and missions experience to the classroom, connecting closely with students and equipping them for life and work after graduation. The College plays a central role in fulfilling LeTourneau’s unique calling as the Christian Polytechnic University, especially through the general education curriculum.
The College of Education, Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate programs in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, kinesiology, computer science, history, criminal justice, political science, English, and communications, and a variety of courses in Fine Arts. Additional information about these programs can be accessed online at www.letu.edu/education and www.letu.edu/arts-and-sciences.
Salary and Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and other qualifications. LeTourneau University offers group health insurance plans, life insurance, contribution to a retirement program, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and their dependents, among other benefits.
Date Position is Available: Summer or Fall 2025
Procedure for Application
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, completed application, and copies of unofficial transcripts by Monday, December 2, 2024, for full consideration. Applications after that date will be reviewed as received until the position is filled. Applications are available at www.letu.edu/jobs and should be submitted electronically to:
In accordance with applicable provisions of federal law, applicants for employment who are in agreement with the educational mission of LeTourneau University and applicants for admission to educational programs or activities are considered without discrimination on the basis of race, age, sex, handicapping condition, national origin or genetic information. Inquiries about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, (903) 233-4170.
LeTourneau University is known as “The Christian Polytechnic University,” a comprehensive yet STEM-focused, evangelical, and interdenominational Christian institution. LeTourneau is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. LeTourneau offers more than 140 graduate and undergraduate programs in aviation, engineering, education, business, psychology and counseling, arts and sciences, nursing, and theology and vocation. Students enjoy the opportunity to take classes in person, online, or in a dual credit format.
Approximately 3,210 students (including online and dual credit students) currently attend LeTourneau University. With the average class size of 17 and a 15-to-1 student to faculty ratio, students are able to develop close relationships with world-class faculty. Professors are experts in their chosen field, credentialed with degrees from the top universities around the world. Many come to LeTourneau straight from industry or missions contexts, offering real-world experiences in the classroom and rich mentoring relationships with students. At LeTourneau, student...s receive both academic excellence and intentional spiritual formation because the integration of faith and learning is paramount to the educational mission of the university. Faculty and staff are active in students’ lives and encourage students to know Jesus Christ and the abundant life He offers.
LeTourneau consistently ranks among the top colleges and universities in the nation and the state of Texas: Top National Tier, Best Regional University in the Western Region and Best Undergraduate Engineering Program (U.S. News & World Report); Best Small Colleges in America, Most Conservative College in Texas, Best Christian College in Texas (Niche.com) in 2022. Also, LeTourneau ranks in the top 20 Best Value Colleges in Texas (Payscale.com) and Best Value Schools (U.S. News & World Report). LeTourneau University was founded in 1946 by businessman and devout Christian, R.G. LeTourneau, and his wife, Evelyn. Its beautiful, 162-acre, residential campus is located in Longview, TX. Learn more at www.letu.edu.