Dean of Academic Affairs-Global

About Dallas International University

Dallas International University is a Christian University and provides education and research opportunities preparing global leaders to partner with local communities. The university was established in 1998 and has developed into a level 5 accredited university. Our faculty have served and worked in more than 60 countries and bring practical insights into the classroom from cultures and languages around the world.

Job Overview

The Dean of Global Programs is a key academic leader responsible for the development and administration of Dallas International University’s global academic programs. These programs include those delivered face-to-face in other countries and/or those delivered fully by distance in languages other than English. The Global Academic Dean ensures the highest standards of academic quality, cultural relevance, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities and Activities ii

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for DIU’s global academic programs, ensuring alignment with the university’s mission and vision.
• Oversee curriculum design, implementation, and quality assessment for DIU’s global academic programs
• Engage faculty and staff to ensure culturally contextualized, high-quality education tailored to the needs of diverse student populations.
• Coordinate course scheduling and instructor travel itineraries for face-to-face instruction at international sites.
• Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of faculty teaching in global programs.
• Oversee budgets for global programs, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and alignment with strategic goals.
• Represent DIU’s global academic initiatives to expand enrollment and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Doctorate (preferred) or master’s degree in a relevant field such as education, international development, or global studies.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse cultural contexts.
• Experience in leading programs or initiatives, preferably in an international or multilingual context.
• Strong understanding of online and cultural issues related to education.
• Proven ability to manage academic operations, including curriculum development, faculty support, and compliance.
• Experience with higher education accreditation processes is a plus.
• Bilingual fluency in English and another language is required

Hours

• Full-time. Normal Dallas office hours are 9-5, Monday through Friday. However, this position may require work at flexible hours due to the time zone differences between DIU’s global academic programs.
• International travel required as needed.

Physical Requirements

Good physical health is required, especially for international travel.

i A seconded member is a paid employee from another institution who is loaned to DIU through a partnership agreement.

ii The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Staff members may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Qualifications

• Doctorate (preferred) or master’s degree in a relevant field such as education, international development, or global studies.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse cultural contexts.
• Experience in leading programs or initiatives, preferably in an international or multilingual context.
• Strong understanding of online and cultural issues related to education.
• Proven ability to manage academic operations, including curriculum development, faculty support, and compliance.
• Experience with higher education accreditation processes is a plus.
• Bilingual fluency in English and another language is required