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The
Seventh-day Adventist Church founded La Sierra University in the scenic
Southern California City of Riverside in 1922. Riverside is a city of
over 250,000 located within one hour of beaches, mountains, deserts, and
Los Angeles. The University's fundamental purpose is to provide higher
education in an environment for learning that emphasizes personal integrity,
intellectual development, and generous service to humankind and the church.
La Sierra University is a multicultural campus with students from over
70 nations. La Sierra University is a religiously-qualified Equal Opportunity Employer with the right to prefer Seventh-day Adventists in hiring. In the event that a qualified Seventh-day Adventist is not available to fill a position in the University, preference will be given to applicants of other faiths who have religious beliefs compatible with those of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and who support the published mission of the University.
Dean, School of Religion
School of Religion
Brief Description: The dean is the chief officer of the school, responsible for maintaining academic quality in harmony with the mission and purposes of the university. In this role the primary concerns of the dean include curriculum development and faculty recruitment and support. Responsibilities include all aspects of administration, including planning, budgeting, friendbuilding and fundraising, program coordination, and communication with other units within and outside the university.
Qualifications: SKILL: Candidate must possess the ability to manage and motivate others, develop and follow budgets, organize workflow, communicate effectively, and teach effectively. EDUCATION: An earned academic doctorate. EXPERIENCE: Candidate must have, at least, 10 years of college or university teaching experience, the rank of professor, and experience in pastoral ministry. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: There are none specifically associated with this job.
Position Available: July 1, 2008
Salary Range: $63,793 - $78,321 annually
Application: Applicants are to submit a La Sierra University application, a curriculum vitae and names of three references, including telephone numbers, to:
Desiree Fawn Noah
Human Resources Office
La Sierra University
4500 Riverwalk Parkway
Riverside, CA 92515
(951) 785-2088
dfnoah@lasierra.edu
Employment Applications/Procedures
Applications should be submitted to Human Resources, 4500 Riverwalk
Parkway, Riverside, CA 92515. Telephone (951) 785-2088. This
ensures centralization of materials for documentation purposes.
La
Sierra University is a religiously qualified equal opportunity employer.
Applicants are especially encouraged from women, minorities and persons
with disabilities. Faculty and staff are recruited with specific attention
to their membership in the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
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