Dean of a Leading Business School

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington is seeking a Dean for the Cameron School of Business. This on-campus leadership role oversees academic programs, faculty, budget, and operations, reporting to the Provost. The Dean advances teaching excellence, research, and external engagement with the business community.

The role requires a doctorate and extensive senior leadership experience in higher education, with a commitment to shared governance and strategic planning. Wilmington, NC-based position.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in an academic discipline from an accredited institution.
• Record of distinguished accomplishments consistent with appointment as a tenured professor at UNCW.
• Experience as an academic dean or comparable senior-level academic leader.
• Demonstrated history of strong leadership and successful implementation of complex initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex academic organizations.
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
• Commitment to shared governance, excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and decisive leadership.

Responsibilities

• The Dean serves as the chief academic officer of the Cameron School of Business and oversees academic programs, faculty, personnel, budget, and operations.
• Reports to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and provides strategic leadership for instructional programs.
• Leads planning with the division and represents the school at key university events and external engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Team builder

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Visionary leadership

Networking

Curriculum innovation

Education

Earned doctorate

Tenured professor experience

Academic dean experience

Leadership of complex initiatives

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

University of North Carolina Wilmington is seeking a Dean for the Cameron School of Business. This on-campus leadership role oversees academic programs, faculty, budget, and operations, reporting to the Provost. The Dean advances teaching excellence, research, and external engagement with the business community.

The role requires a doctorate and extensive senior leadership experience in higher education, with a commitment to shared governance and strategic planning. Wilmington, NC-based position.