Dean of General Education

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Join Us in Transforming Healthcare Education.

At Joyce University, work is more than a job—it's a shared commitment to student success, innovation, and purpose.

We believe every student can, should, and will succeed. As our Dean of General Education, you'll play a pivotal role in making that vision a reality by leading the academic foundation that supports every student's journey.

This is more than an academic leadership position. It's an opportunity to shape the future of education, empower exceptional faculty, drive innovation, and influence student success across the University. You'll collaborate with leaders throughout the institution to ensure our curriculum prepares graduates with the critical thinking, communication, and lifelong learning skills needed to thrive in healthcare and beyond.

If you're a collaborative, strategic academic leader who believes education transforms lives, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Provost and Chief Academic Officer, you'll provide strategic leadership, vision, and operational oversight for Joyce University's General Education enterprise.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the strategic direction, development, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of the General Education curriculum.
• Ensure alignment with institutional learning outcomes, competency-based education principles, accreditation standards, workforce needs, and best practices in higher education.
• Foster academic excellence by promoting rigorous, student-centered instruction and innovative teaching practices across all General Education courses.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and support a high-performing team of faculty and academic leaders committed to student success.
• Champion evidence-based curriculum design, instructional innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the University.
• Lead initiatives that improve student persistence, retention, progression, and graduation through proactive academic support and data-informed interventions.
• Oversee remediation strategies and student success initiatives that strengthen college readiness and help students overcome academic barriers.
• Advance online, hybrid, asynchronous, and technology-enhanced learning while thoughtfully integrating emerging educational technologies and artificial intelligence.
• Partner with Institutional Research, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Advising, Disability Services, and other university leaders to improve learning outcomes and the overall student experience.
• Oversee assessment, accreditation readiness, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a key member of the Academic Leadership Team, contributing to institutional strategy, resource planning, and university-wide initiatives.

What's in It for You

At Joyce University, we believe that when our people thrive, our students thrive. That's why we invest in the well-being, growth, and success of every team member.

As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• A generous self-directed PTO policy that empowers you to take the time you need.
• Paid holidays and a 401(k) with employer match to help you plan for the future.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• Fully paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for added peace of mind.
• Professional development opportunities and world-class continuing education assistance to support your personal and professional growth.
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture where your ideas are valued, your contributions make an impact, and your voice matters.

At Joyce, you'll find more than exceptional benefits—you'll find meaningful work, supportive colleagues, and the opportunity to help transform healthcare education while growing your own career.

Why Joyce University?

Since 1979, Joyce University has been preparing future healthcare professionals while expanding access to education through innovation, personalized support, and student-centered learning.

Our culture is grounded in service, integrity, continuous learning, caring, collaboration, and excellence. We believe relationships transform lives, and every interaction is an opportunity to move students forward.

When you join Joyce, you're joining a team that is passionate about removing barriers, embracing innovation, and creating extraordinary outcomes for students and the communities they will one day serve.

Requirements:

What You Bring

We're looking for an experienced academic leader who combines strategic vision with a deep commitment to student success, faculty excellence, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education.
• Experience leading faculty, curriculum development, academic operations, and continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrated experience with accreditation, assessment, and institutional effectiveness.
• Proven success leading organizational change, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Higher Education, Education, Liberal Arts, or a related discipline.
• Experience implementing competency-based education.
• Leadership experience supporting online and hybrid learning environments.
• Experience advancing faculty development and instructional innovation.
• Experience with regional accreditation processes, assessment systems, and learning analytics.

The Leader We're Looking For You'll be successful in this role if you:

• Lead with integrity, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping students succeed.
• Inspire faculty through coaching, mentorship, and a culture of continuous learning.
• Use data and evidence to make informed decisions and improve outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships across departments while fostering collaboration and shared accountability.
• Embrace innovation and continuously seek better ways to teach, support, and serve students.
• Balance strategic thinking with operational excellence.
• Create environments where faculty, staff, and students feel supported, empowered, and valued.

Here, your expertise matters. Your leadership is valued. Your work has visible impact.

Together, we're creating a future where every student—and every team member—can, should, and will succeed.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're ready to shape the future of General Education and help transform healthcare education through innovative academic leadership, we encourage you to apply.

Join us in creating meaningful educational experiences that change lives—one student at a time.