Dean of General Education

Role Overview

Joyce University is looking for an accomplished academic leader to guide its General Education division. This position is central to the university’s mission of advancing student achievement, innovation, and purposeful education in healthcare and beyond.

As the Dean of General Education, you will shape the academic base that supports every learner’s progress. You will lead curriculum strategy, strengthen faculty performance, and partner with university leaders to ensure students gain the communication, critical thinking, and lifelong learning abilities needed for success.

The role reports to the Provost and Chief Academic Officer and combines strategic leadership with day-to-day operational oversight.

Key Duties

• Direct the planning, creation, rollout, evaluation, and ongoing enhancement of the General Education curriculum.
• Make sure the curriculum aligns with institutional outcomes, competency-based education, accreditation expectations, workforce demands, and current higher education practices.
• Promote strong, student-focused teaching standards and encourage innovative instructional methods across all General Education courses.
• Hire, coach, develop, and retain a high-performing group of faculty and academic leaders focused on student success.
• Support evidence-driven curriculum development, interdisciplinary work, and teaching innovation across the university.
• Lead efforts that improve persistence, retention, academic progression, and graduation through proactive support and data-based interventions.
• Guide remediation approaches and student success initiatives that improve college readiness and help students overcome academic challenges.
• Support online, hybrid, asynchronous, and technology-enabled learning, including thoughtful use of new educational technologies and artificial intelligence.
• Work closely with Institutional Research, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Advising, Disability Services, and other leaders to improve outcomes and the student experience.
• Manage assessment, accreditation preparation, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement work.
• Contribute as a core member of the Academic Leadership Team on strategy, resources, and university-wide priorities.

Why Join Joyce University

Joyce University has been preparing future healthcare professionals since 1979, expanding access to education through personalized support, innovation, and student-centered learning. The institution is rooted in service, integrity, continuous learning, care, collaboration, and excellence.

This is an opportunity to do meaningful work in a mission-driven environment where your ideas are respected, your contribution has visible impact, and your leadership helps remove barriers for students and strengthen outcomes for the communities they will serve.

Benefits

• Flexible self-managed paid time off.
• Paid holidays plus a 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Fully employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Professional development support and strong continuing education assistance.
• A collaborative culture built around purpose, growth, and shared impact.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in Higher Education, Education, Liberal Arts, or a closely related field.
• Experience implementing competency-based education.
• Leadership experience in online and hybrid learning settings.
• Experience advancing faculty development and instructional innovation.
• Experience with regional accreditation, assessment systems, and learning analytics.

Ideal Leadership Qualities

• Lead with honesty, empathy, and a strong commitment to student success.
• Motivate faculty through coaching, mentorship, and a continuous learning mindset.
• Use data and evidence to guide decisions and improve results.
• Create strong partnerships across departments with shared accountability and collaboration.
• Welcome innovation and keep looking for better ways to teach, support, and serve students.
• Combine strategic thinking with excellent operational execution.
• Build an environment where faculty, staff, and students feel supported, empowered, and valued.

Application Note

If you are ready to influence the future of General Education and help transform healthcare education through innovative academic leadership, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting difference.