Human Resources

Summary

The Dean of the College of Business (CoB) is a forward thinking, innovative, and collaborative leader who provides strategic leadership in the college. The dean is the chief academic and administrative officer in the CoB, reports directly to the provost, and shapes the vision for the role of the CoB within the University, the State of Michigan, higher education, and society at large. The dean provides leadership in the college and works with other administrators (vice presidents, deans, and directors) as well as faculty, staff, and students to promote excellence in research, teaching, and service. The dean is responsible for fostering successful collaborations among personnel within the CoB, other areas of the University, and external constituencies.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

1. Lead the CoB in developing and implementing strategic plans for research and education in support of the goals of the University Strategic Plan.
2. Work with other senior academic leaders as part of the Deans Council which meets regularly to advise the provost and provide overall academic leadership to the University.
3. Advance CoB goals to provide a welcoming learning and work environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
4. Develop a portfolio of academic programs that are consistent with a business college in a STEM-focused R1 institution, including programs that support the growth of the Global Campus.
5. Work with faculty, staff, students, and the Deans Advisory Council to oversee the development and accreditation of undergraduate and graduate programs.
6. Maintain accreditation of academic programs by AACSB.
7. Encourage and support the growth of externally funded research involving COB.
8. Represent the CoB within Michigan Tech, the state, nationally, and internationally.
9. Develop and foster relationships with key external constituents, including alumni, government, industry, and foundations to increase levels of engagement and giving in order to obtain resources that support the continual growth and improvement of students, faculty, staff, programs, and infrastructure of the CoB and the University.
10. Lead planning, decision-making, and resource allocation activities within the CoB.
11. Oversee all on-campus CoB facilities
12. Assist faculty and staff in professional development and conduct annual performance evaluations of the tenured, tenure-track, instructional-track, and research faculty, as well as the dean’s other direct reports.
13. Make recommendations to the provost and president regarding hiring, tenure, and promotion for tenured and tenure-track faculty, and hiring, promotion, and renewals of instructional-track faculty and academic administrators within the CoB.
14. Possess and encourage in others entrepreneurial and innovative approaches that value new educational and research initiatives.
15. Promote a culture of safety throughout the CoB.
16. Carry out other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative supervision is exercised over associate and assistant dean(s), faculty, as well as professional and clerical staff within the college.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

● Earned PhD from an accredited university in a field related to the disciplines represented in the CoB.

Required Experience

● Experience in a leadership role, such as administering an academic or research-oriented unit or organization.
● Scholarly activity appropriate for a senior-level tenured appointment.
● Demonstrated commitment to promoting a culture of safety.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

● Earned PhD from an AACSB accredited unit
● An exemplary record of teaching at the college level.
● An exemplary record of research and experience in fostering collaborative, interdisciplinary research.
● Familiarity with AACSB accreditation (working knowledge preferred)
● Demonstrated ability to identify and implement entrepreneurial activities that lead to new revenue streams, research opportunities, and/or educational offerings.
● Experience working within a shared governance environment.
● Experience generating resources through coordinated fundraising efforts, including relationship-building with potential donors.
● Experience with promotion and tenure (or similar) process.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

● Ability to articulate a clear strategic vision for the future of research, education, and fundraising in the CoB as a college in a STEM focused R1 institution.
● Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, oral/written communication, and presentation skills.
● Proven leadership ability and collaborative management skills.
● Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and the ability to create and manage budgets.
● Demonstrated success in maintaining and building relationships among diverse stakeholder groups both within and external to an organization.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

● Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic and tactical plans.
● Demonstrated ability to nurture and catalyze the success of students, faculty, and staff, both individually and collectively.
● Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop strong undergraduate and professional programs, including maintaining relevant accreditation such as AACSB.
● Experience managing research and graduate programs.
● Proven ability to foster collaborative efforts by building relationships with national and/or international constituencies.
● Demonstrated ability to create welcoming learning and work environments for students, faculty, and staff.

Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following training courses:

• Employee Safety Overview
• Annual Data Security Training
• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
• Annual Title IX Training 

Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

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FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

12 months

Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

Commensurate with experience

Title of Position Supervisor

Provost & Senior V.P. for Academic Affairs

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

Full consideration will be given to applicants who apply on or before December 1, 2025.

Please upload with your application -

1. Cover letter
2. Statement of vision for the future of education, research, and scholarship in the CoB
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Contact information for five (5) professional references (referees will not be contacted without written permission of applicant)

We strongly encourage applicants to address the required and desired qualifications with respect to education, experience, skills, and abilities in their cover letter along with an explanation of their ability to be successful in the essential duties and responsibilities.

Additional Information

Michigan Technological University is one of the four R1 universities in the State of Michigan, and is located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula adjacent to Lake Superior. The local community offers a small-town environment with outstanding four-season recreational opportunities. Michigan Tech is located in Houghton, MI on the south shore of Lake Superior.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.