Academic Dean

Seminary of the Southwest is a graduate-level institution forming leaders in ministry and mental health services with Masters Degree level programming.

Seminary of the Southwest seeks an academic dean to oversee all academic and formational offerings, provide support and guidance to the faculty, and serve on the president’s leadership team. The dean works collaboratively with fellow deans, faculty, and staff to implement, assess, and enhance academic offerings and overall student formation. They oversee all academic-related programs and departments including assessment, registrar, library, writing center, center for counseling and spirituality, the Latinx studies program, and the Iona Collaborative for local formation.
The successful candidate will be an Episcopalian of lively faith, who has a passion for preparing students for a variety of vocations—including ministry, counseling, chaplaincy, and spiritual direction—and across a diversity of contemporary ecclesial contexts. The position will be tenured at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, commensurate with the qualifications of the applicant.
Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in a theological field
At least six years of experience as a faculty member in a higher education setting
Substantial research and publication history
Strong teaching, leadership, and organizational skills

A full job posting and instructions for applying can be found here: https://ssw.edu/academic-dean/

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