Marian University has an outstanding opportunity for a qualified, highly energetic, and ambitious professional to help lead its School of Business.
The Dean of the School of Business is one of five academic deans of the university reporting to the Provost. Internally the dean is responsible for strategic and operational planning for the School, promoting faculty and program development, managing budget priorities, maintaining accreditation, and representing the School within the Marian University community. The dean has direct oversight of the undergraduate degree programs offered by the School of Business and will take on an outstanding opportunity to exercise creative leadership in teaching and learning and in establishing a new vision for the school. Financial resources have been obtained which will allow the new dean to explore and implement entrepreneurial activities in undergraduate and graduate curriculum development and programming, delivery mechanisms, and partnerships. These could include internal school-to-school collaboration in leadership, healthcare, and/or education. Externally the dean is responsible for representing the school and its programs to the broader community through external partnerships and advisory boards that promote the academic mission of the School, fundraising, grant writing and strengthening alumni relations. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of practical experience, energy, and vision that will be a transforming influence in making the School of Business a community and educational leader.
Qualifications:
The combination of rigorous professional curricula founded on a substantial liberal arts core make the Marian University School of Business a uniquely attractive opportunity in the Midwest. This twelve month appointment with competitive salary could begin as early as January 1, 2010.
Located on 114 wooded acres six miles from downtown Indianapolis, Marian University is a Catholic University dedicated to excellent teaching and learning in the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions with degree programs in the arts, sciences, business, education, and nursing. Marian has achieved remarkable success in advancing the university in the areas of academic quality, vibrancy of campus life, enhancing the Catholic and Franciscan dimension of the university community, and growth in enrollment and fundraising areas. The Marian University School of Business is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). Additional information on Marian University and the School of Business can be obtained at www.marian.edu/business.
To apply: Committee review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should provide a current resume, a letter of application addressing qualifications for the position, and the names and addresses of five current references to: Director of Human Resources, Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, IN 46222, [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]. Electronic submission of applications is encouraged.
