George Fox
Dean, Division of Health and Behavioral Sciences
George Fox, Newberg, Oregon, United States, 97132
About the Job
George Fox University is seeking a full‑time Dean, Division of Health and Behavioral Sciences, to provide strategic leadership and oversight for its health and behavioral sciences programs. Responsibilities
Assisting the Associate Provost with the day‑to‑day administration and operation of the DHBS programs; ensuring, in collaboration with the Associate Provost, that the DHBS meets all regulatory guidelines, accreditation standards, and university policies; collaborating with the Associate Provost to establish a long‑term vision for the DHBS that supports initiatives fostering a collaborative and innovative environment; assisting the Associate Provost with budget management for the DHBS programs; monitoring and developing plans for the DHBS programs in the areas of faculty hiring and retention, workload management, and contract administration; developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with clinical agencies, professional organizations, and potential funding sources; communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service; by actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role; demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility; other duties as assigned. Qualifications
An earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher education; a minimum of five years in higher education, with program administration experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to contribute to strategic planning and drive change within the academic unit; a commitment to the University’s Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity; a desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith; a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church; in addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith. Experience in program development and accreditation processes. Experience in online or hybrid education delivery models. Grant writing and funding acquisition experience. Project management experience. Job Information
Primary Work Location: Newberg, Oregon Working Conditions: Those typical of an office environment. Supervisor: Associate Provost of the Division of Health and Behavioral Sciences Application Procedures
Kindly apply through the Careers at George Fox University webpage. When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Essay Requirement: Letter of Interest; Curriculum Vitae (CV); LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ESSAY: In a 500‑word essay, describe your leadership and management style and how that impacts best practices and outcomes in higher education; INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEADERSHIP ESSAY: George Fox University is committed to the idea that one of the primary responsibilities of Christian higher education is to help students develop a uniquely Christian worldview. As a Dean, it is important for George Fox University faculty members to integrate Christian faith and principles in all aspects of their lives. As an essential part of the application process, the University will carefully consider your response to the following: In a one‑page essay (about 300 words) describe your personal Christian faith, as well as how your faith informs your leadership and service (including service and leadership in your church and/or in Christian ministries). Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
George Fox University is an equal‑opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination. George Fox University is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university’s faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills. In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university’s workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants’ qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.
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George Fox University is seeking a full‑time Dean, Division of Health and Behavioral Sciences, to provide strategic leadership and oversight for its health and behavioral sciences programs. Responsibilities
Assisting the Associate Provost with the day‑to‑day administration and operation of the DHBS programs; ensuring, in collaboration with the Associate Provost, that the DHBS meets all regulatory guidelines, accreditation standards, and university policies; collaborating with the Associate Provost to establish a long‑term vision for the DHBS that supports initiatives fostering a collaborative and innovative environment; assisting the Associate Provost with budget management for the DHBS programs; monitoring and developing plans for the DHBS programs in the areas of faculty hiring and retention, workload management, and contract administration; developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with clinical agencies, professional organizations, and potential funding sources; communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service; by actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role; demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility; other duties as assigned. Qualifications
An earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher education; a minimum of five years in higher education, with program administration experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to contribute to strategic planning and drive change within the academic unit; a commitment to the University’s Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity; a desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith; a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church; in addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith. Experience in program development and accreditation processes. Experience in online or hybrid education delivery models. Grant writing and funding acquisition experience. Project management experience. Job Information
Primary Work Location: Newberg, Oregon Working Conditions: Those typical of an office environment. Supervisor: Associate Provost of the Division of Health and Behavioral Sciences Application Procedures
Kindly apply through the Careers at George Fox University webpage. When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Essay Requirement: Letter of Interest; Curriculum Vitae (CV); LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ESSAY: In a 500‑word essay, describe your leadership and management style and how that impacts best practices and outcomes in higher education; INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEADERSHIP ESSAY: George Fox University is committed to the idea that one of the primary responsibilities of Christian higher education is to help students develop a uniquely Christian worldview. As a Dean, it is important for George Fox University faculty members to integrate Christian faith and principles in all aspects of their lives. As an essential part of the application process, the University will carefully consider your response to the following: In a one‑page essay (about 300 words) describe your personal Christian faith, as well as how your faith informs your leadership and service (including service and leadership in your church and/or in Christian ministries). Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
George Fox University is an equal‑opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination. George Fox University is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university’s faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills. In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university’s workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants’ qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.
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