What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Dean of Fermanian School of Business, Graduate and Professional Studies Programs position at Point Loma Nazarene University?
PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled and/or demonstrating great potential in the practice of teaching and scholarship.
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The Fermanian School of Business (FSB) is an ACBSP accredited “Best Practice” school with approximately 900 students across traditional undergraduate degrees in business, and graduate and adult undergraduate degrees in both business and leadership. Our FSB guiding principle is “more than the bottom line.” FSB is highly collaborative and supportive of scholarship activities. Our traditional undergraduate majors include management, marketing, accounting, finance, information systems, and international development. The FSB also offers an evening MBA program for experienced professionals, an early career MBA program for recent graduates, and both online and face-to-face Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) degrees. In addition, the FSB offers both online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership (BAOL) degrees, and partners with local community colleges to offer face-to-face 2 2 BBA and BAOL degrees.
Job Status:
Full time
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Job Description:
Benefits:
We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, and competitive retirement matching. There also may be opportunities for university assistance with the cost of housing in Southern California. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including faculty chapel, weekly faculty lunches and a robust wellness program.
Salary:
PLNU pays its faculty using a payscale based on experience and academic rank. Faculty salaries using this scale for a 3-semester appointment range from $87,210 to $142,678. The actual salary will be based on the experience, rank, and appointment term of the candidate selected to fill this position.
This position includes administrative duties for the FSB Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) programs along with teaching in an area of expertise that can include management, leadership or marketing.
The professor must have knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to be effective with undergraduate and graduate teaching. They are also expected to have knowledge of ways to instruct, manage, motivate, and evaluate students and do the following:
- Work as a team with the FSB deans and staff.
- Oversee the FSB GPS programs that include Graduate and Accelerated Undergraduate (MBA, MAOL, BBA, BAOL)
- Supervise the work of the GPS Program Coordinator.
- Hold regular office hours at Mission Valley during key times for staff supervision, student engagement, and meetings as needed.
- Student support and communication
- Schedule and present program information to new GPS students at orientations held each semester/quad.
- Document student complaints in GPS courses and with the dean to determine appropriate responses.
- Develop and support student events and activities
- Oversee GPS graduation activities to include Delta Mu Delta Honors and Student of the Year.
- Assist with identifying and coordinating corporate visits.
- Identify changing needs and develop and implement events and activities as needed.
- Assist the Dean in supporting GPS faculty needs.
- Schedule and present to GPS faculty at kick-off meetings.
- Assist faculty in documenting cheating, behavior or other incidents in GPS courses as needed.
- Work with the Dean to recruit adjunct faculty as needed.
- Oversee the GPS programs curriculum
- Chair the Graduate Curriculum Committee and serve on the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee and Assessment Committee
- Support the Deans with monitoring the programs KSFs and related data
- Work with the Deans to monitor and respond to assessment data
- Work with the Deans to identify needed curricular changes and improvements.
- Explore opportunities to grow the GPS programs
- New programs
- Collaborate with other programs
- Certificates
- Coordinate with Student Success and the Records office to support students with course planning, registration, approval or denial of course petitions, and other related issues.
- Coordinate with Career Services for GPS events and services.
- Coordinate with GPS marketing and admissions
- Develop and maintain relationships with the GPS admissions and enrollment teams
- Communicate the value of the programs to prospective students
- Grow and develop relationships with community colleges
- Attend and present at admissions events (on multiple campuses and at other venues as needed)
- Community Colleges
- Corporate Partners
- Support the admissions process and interview prospective students to ensure quality students’ acceptance into the program.
- Review and approve all GPS marketing materials, websites, etc.
- Support Admissions/Enrollment Counselors with class visits and presentations as necessary
- Recruit faculty, students, and alumni as representatives at GPS events, including panels
- Monitor enrollment goals
- Coordinate the social media efforts for the GPS program.
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or DBA earned or near completion in a business discipline or a closely related area.
- Demonstrated experience as an instructor in a business discipline.
- Commitment to continuous improvement through reflective teaching practices.
- Commitment to ongoing professional activity and scholarship.
- Commitment to fostering a supportive and collegial work environment.
- An active and maturing faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to PLNU as an intentional Christian community in the Wesleyan tradition. This includes living in agreement with PLNU’sCommunity Life Covenant.
- The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or D.B.A. earned in a business discipline or a closely related area
- Undergraduate, graduate, and online teaching experience
- Experience teaching diverse student populations
- Relevant business experience business
Selection Process:
Applicants will be expected to submit an application and corresponding documents. All applicants will be reviewed and evaluated. From this pool of applicants, a limited number will be selected and moved forward in the process. The interview process may include:
- Phone/Zoom Interview
- Dialogue with students and faculty
- Lecture presented to faculty and student
- Evidence of successful teaching, if applicable
- Interview with the Academic unit leader
- Interview with the Dean of the Colleges
- Interview with the Provost
- Interview with the President of the University
Special Instructions:
When beginning your application, be prepared to answer these
questions
and upload the following documents:- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Personal Faith, including:
- Sharing your personal testimony or faith journey
- Philosophy of Teaching in Christian Higher Education, including, but not limited to:
- Integration of your faith into coursework and learning
- Modeling your Christian faith to students in an authentic way
- Encouraging students in their own spiritual journey
- Provide names and contacts for 3 references, at least one professional contact who can speak to your teaching potential, and one person in leadership at your church who can speak to your Christian character and church involvement (references will only be contacted if you are advanced as a finalist candidate)
- Unofficial Transcripts for highest degree completed
If you have questions about items for the application, please contact the Office of Human Resources at
humanresources@pointloma.edu
or the Search Committee chair at JHess@pointloma.edu.
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At PLNU, we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing God’s love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal, spiritual and professional potential.
Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.
Salary : $87,210 - $142,678
