Fuller Theological Seminary
Dean of the School of Mission & Theology
Job Description
Fuller Theological Seminary
Summer 2023
Department: School of Mission & Theology
Hours: Full-time
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Chief Academic Officer (CAO)
Description
Fuller Theological Seminary seeks a Dean of the School of Mission and Theology (SMT) who will guide the school toward a revitalization of theological education in this changing world. The Dean will promote academic excellence and lead the faculty and staff in preparing graduate students for Christian service in a variety of contexts.
The Dean serves the mission of Fuller Theological Seminary by administering and advancing teaching and learning, research, and scholarly and creative activity within the School on its Pasadena, Houston, and Phoenix campuses and through its online community. The dean exemplifies, articulates, and encourages a common vision and ethos for theological and missiological formation and cultivates a vibrant working environment and student learning experience. As an administrator, the dean plans, organizes, and coordinates the work of faculty and staff in teaching, curricular development, and scholarship. The dean must lead by being a person of integrity, spiritual vitality, collegiality, and by being responsive to the needs of students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Applicants who will be available to serve as Dean beginning July 1, 2024 in Pasadena, California are invited to apply.
Principal Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the CAO, and other senior leaders, to ensure academic equity, inclusion, and excellence in carrying out the Seminary’s vision, mission, and strategic plan.
- Manage the hiring, orientation, deployment, and ongoing development of faculty (regular, administrative, affiliate, adjunct, ecclesiastical, senior, visiting, international, and research) in the School.
- Supervise the strategic development, planning, implementation, execution, assessment – accreditation related and otherwise – and continuous improvement, refreshing, and revision of all academic curricula and programs in the School.
- Respond to student concerns, and support activities to strengthen teaching and learning excellence, with special attention to educational technology, in ways that ensure student-centeredness throughout the School.
- Supervise the activities of the School’s committees and its staff and administrative functions.
- Be responsible for the budget/s of the School.
- Develop the operational structures of the School, including appointments of assistant or associate deans, and supervise their work.
- Foster a spiritual and academic environment in the School that is integrated, vital, and which is a model for our faculty, students, and staff.
- In collaboration with the CAO work with the executive leadership of the Seminary’s ethnic centers, especially in coordinating programs and courses they offer.
- Provide leadership to the fundraising activities for the School including donor relations and, coordinating with the Development Office, seeking new sources of funding (revenue, gifts, and grants).
- Participate actively and cooperatively in the academic and overall leadership of the Seminary, including strengthening the collaboration between SMT and the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy and engaging learners.
- Participate and contribute as a member of the Graduate Programs Committee of the Board of Trustees.
- Provide theological & missiological leadership by staying abreast of local and global issues that relate to theological education and Christian mission, interfacing with theological institutions and mission agencies, and representing the seminary at strategic conferences.
- Provide leadership for the School through his or her own teaching, research, or publications.
Qualifications
- A PhD, ThD, or equivalent from an accredited institution, and a track record in teaching and research appropriate to an appointment as a tenured (associate or full) professor at Fuller Theological Seminary.
- A demonstrated history of significant academic leadership and a commitment to faculty development and fostering faculty collegiality.
- A demonstrated engagement with and commitment to the church and the academy.
- Ability to promote a coherent vision for graduate theological education.
- Demonstrated capacity for innovation in academic programming, teaching, and learning, in anticipation of the needs of future Christian leaders in a variety of contexts.
- Longstanding commitment to promoting diversity, demonstrating sensitivity to people from diverse cultures and backgrounds, and supporting women and men in pastoral and other leadership positions.
- Demonstrated commitment to the global church and engagement with multicultural, evangelical, and ecumenical ecclesial communities.
- Demonstrated competence in financial management, development, and fundraising.
- Informed agreement with Fuller Theological Seminary’s Faith Statement and Community Standards, and commitment to its educational mission.
Additional Remarks:
Pay Scale:
- Wage range the seminary expects to pay: $155,000 - $170,000 annually
You may find more information about the job profile through the attached PDF and through this link
Fuller Theological Seminary is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To the extent required by law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. As a religious institution, Fuller Theological Seminary is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees for certain positions on the basis of religion.
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