"Dean of The Graduate & Professional School"

Posting Details

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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition
202600005ES

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

Educational and Experience Requirement

Terminal degree in a discipline represented at Sam Houston State University ( SHSU ) and an outstanding record of scholarly and professional achievement that will merit a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate or full tenured professor in a department within Sam Houston State University ( SHSU ). Progressive and appropriate leadership experience in graduate education, budget management, resource generation (fundraising or grantsmanship), and personnel management expected.

Nature & Purpose of Position

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.

Primary Responsibilities

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 ).

Other Specifications

Further details can be found here: https://www.academicsearch.org/open-searches-public/entry/24534/?search=24534

How to Apply

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: SHSUGraduateDean@academicsearch.org
Sam Houston State University is being assisted by Academic Search. Confidential discussions may be arranged by contacting Chris Butler ( chris.butler@academicsearch.org ) or Ann Hasselmo ( ann.hasselmo@academicsearch.org ).

Full Time Part Time
Full Time

Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46136