Assistant Director Graduate Programs in Business

Full Time / Faculty 12 months / Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE

Generally, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with occasional evenings. The schedule may vary based on departmental needs.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Director of Graduate Programs in Business serves as a strategic leader and academic partner within the Graduate Programs in Business (GPB) at Southern Nazarene University. This 12-month faculty appointment combines teaching, administrative, and leadership responsibilities to support the mission of GPB. The AD plays a critical role in ensuring academic excellence, advancing program growth, guiding faculty development, and fostering innovation in curriculum and delivery. This position provides an opportunity for thought leadership in shaping the vision, operations, and impact of GPB.

The AD reports to the Program Director of GPB and is instrumental in building a Christ-centered, student-focused, academically rigorous environment that prepares graduates to lead with integrity and purpose.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Carry a teaching load (4 courses per academic year).
• Model excellence in teaching, integrating real-world business insight, technology, and a Christian worldview.
• Support academic integrity, student engagement, and innovative instructional practices.
• Model and promote the integration of Christian faith and business education, helping students explore how ethical leadership, spiritual values, and professional excellence intersect in a global business environment.

• Assist in curriculum planning and review to ensure academic rigor, relevance, and alignment with current business practices.
• Lead or co-lead revisions of existing courses and the development of new courses and academic programs.
• Coordinate programmatic assessment processes, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure alignment with accreditation standards and institutional learning outcomes.
• Prepare graduation eligibility reports and honor society nominations/reports in collaboration with the Registrar’s Office and Academic Affairs.

• Collaborate with the GPB Academic Advisor and Program Director to support degree completion and professional development.
• Collaborate with the GPB Academic Advisor and Program Director to address and resolve student-related concerns with empathy and fairness, in alignment with university policies.

• Partner with the Program Director and Marketing team to promote programs, recruit students, and raise the profile of GPB.
• Represent GPB at university events, community partnerships, employer meetings, and professional conferences.

• Identify and develop new initiatives, certificates, or degree concentrations in alignment with market demand.
• Support the development of corporate partnerships and cohort-based models
• Contribute to the strategic use of technology, including AI and online learning tools, in the graduate programs.
• Champion innovation within GPB by supporting the ethical and effective integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching, learning, assessment, and administrative processes.
• Enhance student engagement, faculty efficiency, and program competitiveness in a rapidly evolving business environment.
   

• Provide mentorship, coaching, and guidance to adjuncts, and students.
• Conduct regular evaluations and observations of instructors; provide developmental feedback.
• Lead departmental efforts for faculty onboarding and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a key voice in departmental leadership meetings, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making.

• Actively participate in university and department-wide events, such as commencement, student orientations, and program launches.
• Demonstrate a Christlike posture in leadership and service, upholding the values of fairness, humility, kindness, and integrity.

Required Qualifications:

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.  
• An understanding of the importance for diversity, inclusion and equity.
• Doctoral degree in business, management, or a closely related discipline (DBA, DM, etc.).
• Minimum of three years of higher education teaching experience at the graduate level.
• Demonstrated experience with curriculum development, assessment, or faculty leadership.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and assessment methodologies.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects in a dynamic academic environment.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and the holistic development of students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in program administration, development, and leadership in Christian higher education.
• Experience mentoring or leading adjunct and full-time faculty.
• Experience with the ACBSP accreditation processes.
• Experience teaching in adult and online programs.
• Experience with instructional design or instructional technology.
• Teaching or industry experience background in business analytics, marketing, finance, or accounting
• Demonstrated experience building community or corporate partnerships.
• Knowledge of emerging trends in graduate business education, including AI, micro-credentials, and hybrid delivery.

Supervision Received:

Receive supervision and work assignments from the Program Director of Graduate Programs in Business, although other PDs, administrators, and/or staff members within the college may provide work directions.

Supervision Exercised:

May be responsible for the coordination of work assignments for student employees.

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Benefits

Generous benefit structure including family health insurance plan (shared cost), long term disability, dental insurance, group life insurance, retirement matching, tuition remission, vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.