Administration: Office of the Vice President for Academics - Dean of Undergraduate Studies

Working at Cedarville University is more than a job, it's a calling. A call to help equip students to go into the world and do great things for the Kingdom. A call to use the gifts God has given you to make the most of every day. A call to work as unto the Lord. God is doing great things at Cedarville University and we are excited for you to be part of it.

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The Vice President for Academics Office at Cedarville University invites applications for a Dean of Undergraduate Studies to join our academic leadership team.

The Dean of Undergraduate Studies (DUGS) facilitates the offering of undergraduate programs at Cedarville University, engages with Academic Schools to advance mission-aligned, quality, marketable, and sustainable programs; manages the auxiliary departments within the Academic Division, including the Academic Enrichment Center, International Student Services, the Study Abroad Program, and the Writing Center; partners with the Dual Enrollment (DE) program to ensure that the needed courses are available for DE students, supports the institutional-level administrative tasks required for efficient and effective undergraduate program operations including faculty development, curricular review, and policy development; and manages student complaints and appeals per university policy.

This position is an advocate for and encourages high standards for teaching, research, and scholarship among faculty teaching at the undergraduate level. The DUGS chairs the curricular subcommittees and serves on the University Academic Leadership Group, the University Curricular Committee, and the VPA’s Academic Council. The DUGS supports undergraduate programs in maintaining compliance with various accrediting agencies, serves as a mentor and advisor to Deans of the academic schools in addressing faculty supervision and student academic issues, mentors undergraduate faculty to encourage optimal performance, recruits adjuncts faculty needed to meet DE and Christian School Partnership program demand in collaboration with School Deans, reviews adjunct and overload expenditures for undergraduate courses, and manages student intervention reports.

Position Requirements:

• Strong commitment to Cedarville University's doctrinal statement and mission and the academic division's mission and objectives.
• Earned Ph.D. or comparable terminal degree with the qualifications to receive an appointment as an Associate Professor or Professor in one of the University's schools and a record of teaching excellence and academic achievement preferred.
• Higher education, administration, and/or leadership experience required.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discernment, discretion, and integrity with sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience with strategic and intentional budget management, planning, forecasting, and allocations.
• Engagement with and connection to initiatives, best practices, and trends related to undergraduate education, student success, assessment of learning, and curriculum.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills, including demonstrated proficiency in meeting deadlines and responsiveness to student and faculty communication.
• Commitment to service excellence.
• Proficiency with standard office software, applications, and learning management systems.
• The ability to work collaboratively on a team or lead such a team.
• Qualified applicant must be a born-again Christian with a personal commitment to Jesus Christ. Additionally, a qualified applicant must agree with and be willing to abide by Cedarville University's Doctrinal Statement, Community Covenant, and general Workplace Standards.

This position is subject to the University's verification of credentials and other information required by law and Cedarville University policies, including the successful completion of a background check. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position is pending budget approval.

We Offer an Exceptional Employee Experience:

• A commitment to Scripture that informs everything we do –transforming lives through excellent education and equipping students to stand for the Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ. We are a mission-led, Christian institution with numerous opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• An excellent and comprehensive employee benefits program for eligible employees and their families.
• Meaningful Christian community and fellowship among students, faculty, and staff.
• A beautiful, well-maintained campus with modern facilities in the serene, family-oriented town of Cedarville, Ohio.
• Free access to our first-class Athletic and Recreation Facilities.
• Free employee parking.
• Free access to Centennial Library campus resources.
• Campus Bookstore and Campus Dining Hall discounts.
• Opportunities to foster growth through chapel and other university-sponsored events.
• Opportunities to share the gospel worldwide through Global Outreach mission trips.

Contact Information:

All official inquiries should be directed to Jennifer Cochran, SHRM-CP, Director of Academic Human Resource Services. Please direct position-specific inquiries to Dr. Thomas Mach, Vice President for Academics and Chief Academic Officer.

Cedarville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.