Dean, College of Business

Florida Institute of Technology; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Institute of Technology seeks a Dean to lead the College of Business with a bold, strategic vision, advancing programs, research, and student success. Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will drive external partnerships, fundraising, and interdisciplinary collaboration to elevate scholarly excellence and community impact.

The ideal candidate will have a distinguished record of leadership, accreditation experience, and a commitment to innovative, data-driven business education in a global

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree in business or related field.
• Scholarly, professional, or practice-based achievements warranting appointment as a tenured Full Professor.
• A distinguished record of teaching, academic, professional, and administrative accomplishment.
• Demonstrated experience in academic leadership, including strategic planning and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and leadership for the College of Business.
• Oversee curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation processes.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration within the college and with external partners.
• Lead recruitment, retention, evaluation, and professional development of faculty and staff.
• Drive fundraising, corporate partnerships, and alumni engagement to support growth.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Fundraising & partnerships

Communication & collaboration

Academic governance

Education

PhD or equivalent in business or related field

Tenured Full Professor track record

Administrative leadership experience

Tools

Assessment systems

Data analytics integration

Job description

Florida Tech seeks a visionary, entrepreneurial, and collaborative Dean to lead the success, growth, and future of the College of Business. Reporting directly to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean will provide strategic leadership across academic programs, research and scholarship, faculty development, student success initiatives, fundraising, corporate partnerships, and global engagement. The successful candidate will serve as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College, leading a multidisciplinary faculty and professional staff while fostering innovation, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, strengthening business and industry partnerships, and ensuring the highest standards of academic quality and ethical practice.

Qualifications

• An earned doctorate or equivalent terminal degree from an accredited institution in business or a closely related discipline.
• Scholarly, professional, or practice-based achievements warranting appointment as a tenured Full Professor within the College of Business.
• A distinguished record of teaching, academic, professional, and administrative accomplishment.
• Demonstrated experience in academic leadership, including program-level, departmental, collegiate, or university-level strategic planning and decision-making.

• A minimum of five years of progressive academic leadership experience, with prior service as a dean, associate dean, department chair, center director, or comparable leadership role strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and consensus-building skills.
• Proven success in fundraising, corporate partnership development, and alumni engagement.
• Experience collaborating with industry, professional associations, government agencies, and international business organizations.
• Demonstrated understanding of business school accreditation processes (e.g., IACBE, AACSB, ACBSP or equivalent) and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Record of successful faculty recruitment, retention, and mentoring.
• Familiarity with emerging areas such as data analytics, fintech, entrepreneurship, global business, supply chain management, sustainability, and digital transformation.
• Experience with executive education, online and hybrid program delivery, and workforce-aligned credentialing.

Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

• Provide strategic vision and leadership for the College of Business.
• Oversee curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
• Ensure academic quality, innovation, and alignment with workforce and industry needs.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration within the college and across Florida Tech.
• Ensure programs maintain appropriate academic accreditations and certifications.
• Develop and support collaborative degree programs across colleges.

Faculty and Staff Management

• Lead recruitment, retention, evaluation, and professional development of faculty and staff.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and support faculty promotion and tenure processes.
• Facilitate mentoring and leadership development for junior and mid-career faculty.
• Promote a collegial, inclusive, and high-performing academic culture.

Research, Innovation, and Professional Practice

• Champion impactful scholarship, applied research, and industry-engaged practice aligned with business disciplines.
• Support faculty in securing external funding, corporate sponsorships, and philanthropic support.
• Promote student engagement in internships, consulting projects, case competitions, and experiential learning.
• Encourage innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-enabled business education.

Student Success and Career Outcomes

• Advance student recruitment, retention, and graduation initiatives.
• Strengthen career readiness, placement, and employer engagement.
• Expand internship pipelines, co-op opportunities, and experiential learning programs.
• Support graduate and executive education offerings that align with regional and global workforce needs.

Financial and Administrative Leadership

• Manage college budget, resources, and enrollment planning effectively.
• Partner with university leadership on financial strategy, program growth, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with University Advancement to develop and implement fundraising strategies.
• Maintain a portfolio of corporate partners and donors across business sectors.

External Relations and Engagement

• Serve as the chief representative of the College of Business to external constituencies.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with corporations, entrepreneurs, alumni, advisory boards, and professional organizations.
• Promote the College’s visibility, reputation, and thought leadership regionally, nationally, and globally.
• Expand executive education, professional development, and community engagement initiatives.

Equal Opportunity

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Official Transcripts

Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

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