Dean Reuben Welch School of Theology and Christian Ministry

Position: Dean of the Reuben Welch School of Theology and Christian Ministry
* vital and courageous faith marked by Christlike character and participation in Christian community and the mission of God in the world.
* biblical literacy, an understanding of biblical inspiration, and growing skill in biblical interpretation enriched by interdisciplinary perspectives.
* theological literacy and sound theological judgment, marked by the ability to articulate convictions that are both rooted in theological convictions and responsive to the needs of the Church and world today.
* critical engagement with the history of Western philosophy and a growing facility with the practice of engaging the perennial questions of the human condition with a Christian framework, marked by grace, truth, and love.
* familiarity with the historical, global, and local expressions of the Church in social and cultural contexts, especially those embodied in the Wesleyan tradition.
* demonstrated experience with ecclesiology, including its historical and global expressions, its theological identity as the people of God, and its calling to participate in God’s redemptive work in the world.
* an understanding of the doctrines, teachings, and practices of the Church of the Nazarene.
* Exhibits and articulates a strong Christian faith and commitment to Jesus Christ with students, faculty/staff, parents and external constituents
* Works from a Wesleyan-Holiness theological perspective and is able to thoughtfully engage with our student body that comes from varied Christian perspectives.
* Models and provides leadership of Nazarene beliefs, theology, and ethics.
* Champions and models a culture of spiritual formation within the School that integrates academic excellence with practices of worship, discipleship, and service.
* Active participant and partner with church leadership in the Southwest Nazarene field (district events).
* Supports the religious and educational goals of the University and its sponsoring denomination.
* Articulates comfortably the mission of the university and the significance of Christian higher education.
* Understands and has experience with the cultural and social realities of theological education in the borderland regions of the Southwest USA.
* Develop, assess, and accomplish school mission and outcomes
* Monitor and track key performance indicators (KPI) for the school and its academic programs and make appropriate adjustments when necessary
* Work with the Provost and CFO/VP of Finance to prepare and monitor the annual budgets.
* Provide payroll oversight and approval for adjunct, part time and overload pay within the school.
* Work with marketing and admissions staff to implement and maintain enrollment management plan. Work towards improving student recruitment and retention.
* Serve on the Provost’s Council.
* Coordinate grants submitted by the academic unit and ensure that they are consistent with the unit’s goals and presented to the appropriate university office for approval in a timely fashion.
* Develop external partners in the Christian community and build relationships with Southwest Nazarene Church Districts to enhance the mission and theological contribution of the school.
* Lead School faculty meetings and give oversight to all of the School’s committees and task forces.
* Oversee the administrative staff and program directors.
* Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation for the full scope of the discipline/profession of the school.
* Ensure the School remains a faithful witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, advancing PLNU’s mission to shape Christlike disciples through thoughtful theological education.
* Oversee assessment of degree programs and curricula in both undergraduate and graduate programs.
* Work to support the other Schools and Colleges of Point Loma Nazarene University in incorporating our theological and Christian formation aims through interdisciplinary efforts.
* Ensure maintenance of the school’s portion of the university catalog(s)
* Prepare and oversee the scheduling of courses.
* Maintain key relationships with the Center for Pastoral (CPL) Leadership and the Office of Student Life and Formation (SLAF).
* Work collaboratively with the CPL and SLAF to nurture the…