Assistant Dean - College of Doctoral Studies

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizonas leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Are you a passionate scholar-practitioner committed to exemplary teaching, research, and scholarship at the doctoral level? Are you committed to helping doctoral learners complete a purposeful doctoral journey? We may have the opportunity you have been looking for. GCU College of Doctoral Studies is seeking an innovative, higher education leader to join our exceptional team as an Assistant Dean and Ed.D. Program Chair in the College of Doctoral Studies.

Grand Canyon Universitys College of Doctoral Studies (CDS), College of Doctoral Studies, is seeking an Assistant Dean to serve as a college leader/administrator and Ed.D. Program Chair. This position reports directly to the Dean of the College and will play a pivotal role in management of all doctoral programs. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in helping GCU doctoral students flourish while completing their doctoral degree requirements with academic quality, integrity, and sense of purpose. We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of our academic community.

Please note, the Assistant Dean position is located at our main campus in Phoenix, Arizona.

What we are offering:

• The opportunity to work at a thriving, diverse, campus.
• The chance to transform how doctoral education is delivered for todays changing world.
• The opportunity be part of a faith-based university/college with an innovative and adaptive spirit that is committed to equipping our doctoral students with a deep sense of purpose and vocational calling throughout the coursework and dissertation research endeavors.
• Full-time administrative role supporting all aspects of the academic/research functions of the College of Doctoral Studies and serving as the Ed.D. Program Chair.
• Projected start date is October 2022.

What you will do:

• Maintains current knowledge of all academic functions and operations occurring in Deans Office. May be required to make decisions in the Deans absence.
• Leads and participates CDS meetings, College/University committee activities at the direction of the Dean
• Maintains accreditation standards, develop new program offerings, and assist with supervising the teaching, research, and service activities of the college.
• Has the primary responsibility of managing the Ed.D. program faculty, curriculum, and students.
• Supports the integrity of the GCU Christian mission, faith integration & learning outcomes.

What you will need:

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution required, in education or leadership preferred.
• Experience supervising doctoral level faculty.
• Doctoral level teaching and research experience.
• Minimum five-year management and leadership experience in higher education.
• Experience with online modality for doctoral programs.

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan.
• Free Covered parking, access to campus activity center and onsite gym.
• We also offer full-time employees an Education Tuition Discount Program.
• Generous holiday and paid time off package - we arent kidding, its good!

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