Dean of the Graduate School

Dean of the Graduate School

About the Company

Diverse & inclusive public university

Industry

Higher Education

Type

Privately Held

Founded

1927

Employees

1001-5000

Categories

• Education
• Colleges & Universities
• Services
• Texas Southern University
• Training
• Universities

About the Role

The Company is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Dean of the Graduate School. The successful candidate will be the chief administrative officer for all graduate programs, providing strategic leadership, and fostering academic excellence. This role involves overseeing curriculum development, faculty support, student recruitment and retention, and external partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree in any academic field, a distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, and service, and significant administrative experience in higher education. Preference will be given to those with a background in graduate school administration and a proven track record of teaching excellence at the graduate level. The Dean will be responsible for enhancing the overall graduate student experience and must be committed to the values of industry, intellectual honesty, thoroughness, and accuracy in scholarly pursuits. The role is pivotal in supporting the enhancement of research, teaching, and other scholarly activities for students seeking advanced degrees in specialized academic disciplines. The candidate should also have a record of leadership in research, graduate programs, or other initiatives that serve academically talented undergraduate students. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a graduate school within a comprehensive doctoral university with a strong commitment to urban programming and research, and to contribute to the institution's mission of producing and nurturing talent.

Hiring Manager Title

Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions