Dean of the Perkins School of Theology
Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX) invites applications, expressions of interest, and nominations of candidates in its search for its next Dean of the Perkins School of Theology. The University seeks an innovative, visionary, committed leader who understands the forward dynamic of graduate theological education in the twenty-first century. The next leader will be passionate about the Perkins mission to educate faith leaders, prepare those to serve the church and society, and strengthen the church, academy, and the world through service, scholarship, and advocacy. The next Dean will lead at a transformational time for Perkins School of Theology as an embedded theological school within Southern Methodist University where there is significant institutional momentum sustained by a community of distinguished contributors across Perkins and the broader SMU community, a strong resource base, and a collaborative willingness to explore, innovate, and implement new modalities for theological education.
The Dean is the executive leader for the Perkins School of Theology and reports to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs of SMU. In close collaboration with the Perkins and SMU administration, faculty, and Executive Board, the Dean manages overall strategic, financial, and operational responsibilities for Perkins. The Dean’s office and Perkins are supported by a talented team of more than 30 administrators and support professionals, and the Dean oversees and stewards an annual operating budget of approximately $20 million and an endowment of over $230 million.
The successful candidate will hold a doctoral degree, with a Ph.D. preferred, along with a record of academic scholarly achievements worthy of tenure at Perkins. Perkins has an enduring affiliation and denominational connection to The United Methodist Church, and membership in the UMC denomination is required for the new Dean.
This is a full-time position to be performed on site in Texas. Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience, and accompanied by a generous benefits package.
Nominations and applications should be submitted electronically as soon as possible. The Perkins Dean Search Committee will begin to evaluate applications in November 2024. Although applications will be welcomed until the time that a new Dean is selected, candidates should submit materials by Friday, November 8th , 2024, to ensure full consideration. Applications should include a letter of interest that responds to the agenda for leadership and the desired attributes for the new Dean and a curriculum vitae/resumé. All materials will be considered in full confidence.
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