Associate Dean of Graduate Business Programs

 

The Carter School of Business (CSB) at Dallas Baptist University is presently receiving applications for a full-time Associate Dean of Graduate Programs to start June 2026. Rank and compensation will be commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will provide oversight and coordination for a specific graduate program or a group of programs and provide leadership support for other graduate business directors.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Oversee and coordinate the MBA graduate program
• Recruit students for the program and deploy retention methods
• Coordinate with relevant faculty and staff on curriculum matters including degree requirements, course rotation, faculty course staffing, degree plans, and catalog information
• Connect with relevant organizations, businesses, and other entities to promote the program(s) and secure possible employment opportunities for students
• Teach a variety of business courses consistent with program needs and academic credentials
• Develop and update curriculum to reflect current industry trends and best practices and incorporate experiential learning opportunities into coursework

• Work with scheduling coordinator on the following:
  • Graduate Course offerings and scheduling
  • Graduate Continuous Progress and Independent Studies

• Work with Program Directors and Department Chairs on:
  • Graduate Course rotations
  • Staffing Graduate courses
  • Submitting Graduate curriculum changes in accordance with university policies
  • Recruiting and hiring new faculty for Graduate programs 
• Provide leadership and oversight for all graduate business programs and program directors
• Track the progress of the Graduate Business Programs in meeting the goals and initiatives in the School of Business strategic plan
• Participate in ongoing assurance of learning processes, evaluations, assessments, and reporting as necessary to maintain the university and business school accreditations
• Maintain office hours to mentor and advise students
• Participate in faculty meetings and serve on university committees
• Participate in campus events including commencement, and assist in hosting business related functions and events on campus
• Model genuine Christian faith in and beyond the classroom
• Intentionally and explicitly integrate the Christian faith with teaching and scholarship.
• Participate in various forms of professional development sponsored by the University and external organizations
• Coordinate with the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs on all matters related to program administration, class scheduling, student advising, and recruitment and retention efforts
• Coordinate with Graduate Affairs and the Dean on all matters related to program administration, program promotion, recruitment, and retention for graduate program in sport management
• Coordinate with Dean, Graduate Affairs and University Communications to effectively promote the program(s) and keep the marketing materials updated

 

WORK SCHEDULE:           

• This position is a full-time position with a twelve-month contract at the DBU campus in Dallas. Classes may be taught in person, online, or in a hybrid format.
• The Associate Dean and Program Director is a teaching faculty member who teaches a reduced academic load based on administrative responsibilities and/or other duties.

WORK LOCATION: 

This position will work on the main campus, located at 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211 

 

 

Qualifications

MISSIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be a Christian and a member of a church that holds to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, believing in the New and Old Testaments of the Holy Bible. 
• Must be an active member of a local Baptist church that holds to beliefs consistent with the statement above.
•  DBU requires employees to follow all University policies and procedures, which exist to support the Christian mission of DBU and includes, but is not limited to, a Christian Code of Conduct. 

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