Dean, College of Construction & Industrial Technologies

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. Grand Canyon University (GCU) is seeking a dynamic Christian leader to become the inaugural Dean of the Grand Canyon University College of Construction & Industrial Technologies (CCIT).

This servant leader is responsible for providing vision, strategic direction, and operational excellence across all aspects of the college, including but not limited to achieving any required accreditations, academic planning, faculty recruitment, performance assessment, unique program delivery methods, and program review, as well as strong industry partnerships at a national level.

You will be joining a highly experienced and seasoned team of academic leaders as you collaborate and partner to add a 12th college at GCU and continue the growth of the largest Private, Christian university in the country.

GCU's Mission GCU is a missional, Christ-centered university with an innovative and adaptive spirit that addresses the world’s deep needs by cultivating compassionate Christian community, empowering free and virtuous action and serving others in ways that promote human flourishing. Through academic excellence, the university equips students with knowledge of the Christian worldview, instilling in them a sense of purpose and vocational calling that enables them to be innovative thinkers, effective communicators, global contributors and transformative leaders who change their communities by placing the interests of others before their own.

This leader must possess a strong combination of real-world industry construction, and/or manufacturing experience, a passion for teaching and mentoring, and an operational mindset to effectively scale programs and maximize the impact of graduates grounded in a Christian worldview. Within the construction & industry (including advanced manufacturing) domain, this role integrates; applied engineering, construction & industrial technologies, Christian faith, free market principles, and academic excellence.

Location:

3300 W. Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017

Promote and model a Christ-centered worldview in all aspects of leadership, decision-making, and academic and faculty engagement. Foster a strong sense of community, professionalism, and shared purpose among faculty, staff, and students. Support the development of Christian character, ethical leadership, and professional responsibility within wide variety of career fields. Encourage integration of faith and learning across curriculum, instruction, and student engagement.

Provide vision and strategic direction for the CCIT, including program development, expansion, and long-term growth. Identify opportunities to scale programs effectively while maintaining academic rigor and operational excellence leading to industry support and hiring. Drive innovation of delivery methods and national expansion by creating a talent pipeline.

Ensure the integrity, rigor, and consistency of industry-driven curriculum. Provide executive oversight of curriculum design, instruction, and assessment to include experiential, hands‑on learning lab experiences. Ensure systems are in place to support student retention, progression, and graduation. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, using assessment data to strengthen learning outcomes and student success. Foster an environment where students feel supported, challenged, and prepared for industry career pathways and opportunities.

Establish clear ownership, accountability, and performance expectations. Ensure alignment between curriculum, faculty delivery, operations, and student outcomes. Build systems that promote efficiency, transparency, and scalability in a matrixed university environment. Collaborate with university partners (e.g., Faculty Services, Faculty Development, Curriculum Design,…