Dean Graduate & Professional School

Overview

Requisition: ES

Title: Dean of The Graduate & Professional School

FLSA status: Exempt

Hiring Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Department: Graduate Studies Office

Division: Division of Academic Affairs

Open Date: 01/30/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Terminal degree in a discipline represented at Sam Houston State University (SHSU). Demonstrated successful experience in academic administration; evidence of scholarly and professional achievement that will merit a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate/professor in a department within Sam Houston State University (SHSU). Experience in administration, budget management, personnel management, and strategic planning is expected. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Assumes delegated responsibility for graduate and professional studies; administrative leadership for academic program reviews of graduate programs as required by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB); assists with university-wide accreditation efforts; and other related administrative functions as defined by the Provost and Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs.

• Serves as the senior academic and administrative officer of graduate programs at Sam Houston State University (SHSU). Provides administrative oversight for graduate programs and initiatives across campus, serves as a resource in the development of graduate courses, programs, and degrees in consonance with SHSU’s R2 status, and administers selected graduate scholarship programs. Maintains a presence in regional and national professional associations for graduate studies, supports faculty and academic deans with in-person and online education graduate programs, international student opportunities and exercises fiscal responsibility for The Graduate & Professional School including graduate student travel and research funds.
  
  Participates in academic policy development through membership on the Council of Academic Deans, provides leadership in developing short and long-range plans for graduate education, and communicates activities with reporting agencies. Provides strategic leadership. Develops and implements strategy for bringing campus together with local and regional partners to advance the teaching and R2 mission of the university. Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  Outstanding scholar in a field with demonstrated experience as a collaborative, strategic, and future-oriented leader in graduate education and community engagement. Experience and understanding of academic disciplines; proven skills in academic administration, resource management, and innovative programming; and demonstrated evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills with an effective track record of working collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, and students, and demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all constituencies.
  
  Contacts include the President, vice presidents, associate vice presidents, deans, chairs, faculty, staff, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board staff, The Texas State University System staff, counterparts at other educational institutions, and federal and state officials as required. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

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The position is open until it is filled, but applications received by Tuesday, March 10, will be given full consideration. Applications should include:
1) a detailed letter of interest;
2) a current curriculum vitae (CV); and
3) a list of five professional references with contact information. References will not be contacted without explicit permission from the candidate. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be sent in confidence to: SHSUGraduate

Dean. Sam Houston State University is being assisted by Academic Search. Confidential discussions may be arranged by contacting Chris Butler or Ann Hasselmo at the provided emails.

Full Time

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report