The dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the College of Business. The dean reports directly to the provost/vice chancellor for academic affairs.
Responsibilities
- Provide dynamic, creative, and visionary leadership for the College of Business in all academic, fiscal, and personnel matters
- Lead the development, evaluation, and administration of the undergraduate and graduate programs for the college including curriculum, on campus and online instruction, and advising
- Maintain mission-based strategic planning, high academic standards, and faculty scholarship in support of AACSB reaffirmation
- Develop and maintain partnerships with external business and academic communities which further the strategic direction of the college and university
- Lead college fundraising to secure support for teaching, research, program development, professional development, facilities, and other needs
- Recommend to the provost/vice chancellor all personnel matters relating to appointment, evaluation, promotion, and tenure
- Advise the provost/vice chancellor in academic, budget, facilities, and support matters
- Foster an organizational and educational climate that promotes and celebrates diversity
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Requirements
- Earned doctorate/terminal degree from an accredited institution
- Tenurable as a full professor in one of the academic departments in the College as evidenced by an appropriate record of scholarly activity and teaching excellence
- Significant academic administrative experience at an AACSB-accredited institution
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusiveness among faculty, staff, and students
- Commitment to disciplinary diversity, liberal education, and the mission of comprehensive universities
Considered an Asset
- Experience with AACSB accreditation/reaffirmation requirements and procedures
- Collaborative leadership style and an innovative approach to problem solving
- Demonstrated ability in fundraising to support ongoing operations and new initiatives of the College
- Experience in acquiring and administering grant funding
Application Procedure
Materials required:
- Letter of application
- Résumé
- Contact information for at least four references
Application materials should be sent electronically to:
College of Business Dean Search Chair
Office of the Provost
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
Phone: 715.836.2387
Email:leemai@uwec.edu
Position begins July 1, 2010.
To ensure full consideration, completed applications must be received by April 16, 2010. However, screening will continue until position is filled.
The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Applicants' names are subject to public release unless confidentiality has been requested in writing. Names of all finalists must be released upon request. A criminal background check will be required prior to employment.
To learn more, visit the Web site: www.uwec.edu/acadaff/jobs
