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Located in Marion, Indiana, with a strong online presence serving a global community, IWU is ... Represent Wesley Seminary in denominational, church, and selected external academic contexts where ...
Located in Marion, Indiana, with a strong online presence serving a global community, IWU is ... Represent Wesley Seminary in denominational, church, and selected external academic contexts where ...
Located in Marion, Indiana, with a strong online presence serving a global community, IWU is ... Represent Wesley Seminary in denominational, church, and selected external academic contexts where ...
Located in Marion, Indiana, with a strong online presence serving a global community, IWU is ... Represent Wesley Seminary in denominational, church, and selected external academic contexts where ...
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Administrative Assistant - Counseling Center (Part-Time)
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$17.25 - $23.25/hr
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Indianapolis, IN · On-site
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Administrative Assistant - Counseling Center (Part-Time)
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
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Administrative Assistant - Counseling Center (Part-Time)
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
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Administrative Assistant - Counseling Center (Part-Time)
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
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Administrative Assistant - Counseling Center (Part-Time)
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
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Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$60K - $65K/yr
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Indianapolis, IN · On-site
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... Theological Seminary - Two Schools One Mission CTS is a fully accredited ecumenical academic ... Design accessible templates and toolkits that empower church partners to share testimonies online
... online training programs. Preferred * Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree or training). Amedisys is an ...
... online training programs. Preferred * Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree or training). Amedisys is an ...
... online training programs. Preferred * Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree or training). Amedisys is an ...
... online training programs. Preferred * Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree or training). Amedisys is an ...
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Marion, IN · On-site
Located in Marion, Indiana, with a strong online presence serving a global community, IWU is ... Support integration with Lantern and other Seminary systems, ensuring usability, reliability, and ...
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Marion, IN · On-site
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Marion, IN · On-site
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Evansville, IN · On-site
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Evansville, IN · On-site
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Jeffersonville, IN · On-site
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... online presence. After 27 years of faithful ministry, our current pastor is retiring. We are ... seminary. · Alignment with Evangelical and Reformed theology. · Demonstrated experience in ...
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Senior Pastor - Salem Church of Darmstadt (Evansville, IN)
Darmstadt, IN · On-site
$120K/yr
... online presence. After 27 years of faithful ministry, our current pastor is retiring. We are ... Qualifications • A theological degree from an accredited institution or seminary. • Alignment ...
Senior Pastor - Salem Church of Darmstadt (Evansville, IN)
Darmstadt, IN · On-site
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... online presence. After 27 years of faithful ministry, our current pastor is retiring. We are ... Qualifications • A theological degree from an accredited institution or seminary. • Alignment ...
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Job description
Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) is a Christ-centered institution committed to transforming lives through higher education. With a rich history rooted in the Wesleyan tradition, IWU is dedicated to academic excellence, spiritual growth, and preparing students for meaningful careers. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, both on-campus and online, empowering students to pursue their calling in various fields, from healthcare and business to the arts and sciences.
Located in Marion, Indiana, with a strong online presence serving a global community, IWU is focused on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that integrates faith with learning. Their innovative approach to education not only equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for professional success but also nurtures their spiritual and personal growth.
IWU is passionate about its mission to create transformative leaders who impact the world with a Christ-centered perspective. Whether students are studying in person on the vibrant campus or virtually from around the world, IWU continues to inspire lifelong learning and leadership in a rapidly changing world.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Dean of the Faculty serves as the chief academic and faculty leader of Wesley Seminary, providing vision, leadership, and oversight for academic quality, faculty development, curriculum, and program innovation. The Dean partners closely with the EVP, the Chief Academic Officer (CAO), and the Director of Academic Services to ensure that the Seminary's academic programs are missionally grounded, academically rigorous, innovative, and responsive to the needs of the global Church and Christian community, with special emphasis on the Wesleyan denomination and the broader Wesleyan-Arminian tradition.
This role is primarily academic and strategic, with a focus on people, programs, and educational excellence. The Dean shares responsibility for academic innovation, institutional representation, and academic partnerships while collaborating cross-functionally to support the Seminary's broader mission and strategic priorities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities of the position include the following:
- Faculty Leadership and Development
- Provide leadership for a healthy, collaborative, and mission-centered faculty culture.
- Oversee faculty recruitment, hiring, mentoring, evaluation, promotion, and annual reviews.
- Encourage faculty growth in teaching excellence, scholarship, and professional development.
- Support faculty spiritual formation and missional engagement.
- Lead faculty meetings and facilitate shared governance processes.
- Collaborate with recruitment leadership to utilize faculty at strategic points in the recruitment process.
- Academic Quality and Curriculum Oversight
- Provide oversight for curriculum development, review, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure academic programs meet graduate theological education standards and reflect Wesley Seminary's mission and theological commitments.
- Lead program assessment processes in collaboration with the faculty and Academic Services.
- Support innovative teaching practices and pedagogical excellence.
- Program Innovation and Development
- In coordination with the CAO and in partnership with the EVP, identify, design, and launch new academic programs, credentials, and delivery models to drive enrollment growth and meet the ministry's evolving needs.
- Encourage faculty participation in program innovation and emerging ministry needs.
- Provide academic leadership in shaping proposals for new programs and program modifications.
- Academic Strategy and Planning
- Serve as a key contributor to Seminary-wide academic strategy and long-term planning.
- Advise the EVP on academic trends, faculty capacity, and strategic opportunities.
- Participate in decisions and activities related to program growth, consolidation, or closure.
- Institutional Representation
- Represent Wesley Seminary in denominational, church, and selected external academic contexts where academic leadership and faculty voice are essential and can contribute to enrollment.
- Serve as an ambassador for the Seminary's academic vision and mission in collaboration with the EVP, CAO, and the VP of Enrollment.
- Academic Partnerships
- Assist in cultivating and sustaining academic partnerships with seminaries, universities, churches, and ministry organizations.
- Provide academic oversight and faculty engagement for partnership initiatives.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure partnerships are academically sound and missionally aligned.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with the Director of Academic Services to ensure strong alignment between academic vision and academic operations.
- Collaborate with Admissions, Advancement, Learning Innovation, IT, and University partners to support student success, enrollment growth, and program sustainability.
- Serve as a bridge between faculty and administrative teams, ensuring effective communication and integration of academic priorities.
- Accreditation Support (Academic Leadership Role)
- In collaboration with the CAO (responsible for accreditation execution and reporting), provide academic leadership and faculty oversight for accreditation processes (ATS, HLC, and related bodies).
- Review and validate academic components of accreditation reports.
- Prepare faculty for accreditation visits and evaluations.
- Teaching and Scholarship
- Teach in areas of expertise as appropriate (typically limited to 1-2 courses annually).
- Maintain scholarly engagement consistent with faculty rank and Seminary expectations.
- Other Responsibilities
- Fulfill additional academic leadership responsibilities as assigned by the EVP, consistent with the scope and purpose of the role.
Reporting & Supervisor Relationship
The Dean of the Faculty reports to the Executive Vice President of Wesley Seminary, and provide leadership and supervision to any part-time or full-time:
- Faculty
- Assistant Dean
Requirements
Education
- Terminal degree (Ph.D., Th.D., Ed.D., D.Min., or equivalent) in theology, ministry, religious studies, or a closely related field.
Experience
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the graduate level.
- Academic leadership experience (e.g., Program Director, Department Chair, Associate Dean, or equivalent).
- Experience in curriculum development and program assessment.
- Familiarity with ATS standards and theological education accreditation.
Required Skills
- Collaborative, relational, and servant-hearted leadership style.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Commitment to Kingdom diversity, global Christianity, and accessible theological education.
- Visionary and innovative mindset balanced with academic rigor and integrity.
IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement
IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Indiana Wesleyan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer