Dean, Turner College of Business and Technology

Columbus State University; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus State University invites applications for the position of Dean of the Turner College of Business and Technology, reporting to the Provost. The Dean will serve as chief academic and administrative officer of the college, providing strategic leadership and oversight of programs, personnel, finances, and operations.

The ideal candidate will advance AACSB accreditation efforts, strengthen employer partnerships, and champion student success, experiential learning, and community engagement

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a discipline within the College or a closely related field.
• Experience administering AACSB-accredited programs.
• Three to five years of academic leadership experience.
• Credentials sufficient for appointment at the rank of Professor.
• Minimum of five years of higher education experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in advancing CSU's mission, vision, and academic priorities.
• Oversee academic programs, personnel, budgets, facilities, and college operations.
• Recruit, develop, support, and evaluate faculty and staff.
• Champion excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and community engagement.
• Partner with Advancement to support fundraising, alumni engagement, and donor cultivation.
• Ensure compliance with SACSCOC, AACSB, and other applicable accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Represent the College and University throughout the region and beyond.

Skills

Academic leadership

AACSB accreditation experience

Education

Terminal degree in a discipline within the College or a closely related field

Job description

Dean, Turner College of Business and Technology

Columbus State University invites inquiries,nominations, and applications for the position of Dean of theTurner College of Business and Technology.

The Turner College of Business and Technologyis recognized for its strong teaching culture, student-centeredapproach, growing portfolio of business and technology programs,and commitment to workforce development. The College is wellpositioned to expand enrollment, strengthen industry partnerships,advance innovation, and prepare graduates for success in a rapidlyevolving economy. Opportunities in cybersecurity, computer science,online education, organizational leadership, and employerengagement create a compelling platform for futuregrowth.

Reporting directly to the Provost and ExecutiveVice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean serves as the chiefacademic and administrative officer of the College and providesstrategic leadership, vision, and oversight for all academic,personnel, financial, and operational matters.

Opportunity andPriorities

• Leadenrollment growth and program innovation in high-demand businessand technology disciplines.
• Provideleadership for upcoming AACSB accreditation activities andcontinuous improvement efforts.
• Strengthenpartnerships with employers, the business community, militarypartners, and regional economic-developmentorganizations.
• Supportfaculty recruitment, succession planning, and professionaldevelopment amid anticipated retirements.
• Build aculture of trust, collaboration, transparency, and sharedpurpose.
• Increasestudent engagement, career readiness, experiential learning, andcampus presence.

LeadershipResponsibilities

• Providestrategic leadership in advancing CSU's mission, vision, andacademic priorities.
• Overseeacademic programs, personnel, budgets, facilities, and collegeoperations.
• Recruit,develop, support, and evaluate faculty and staff.
• Championexcellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and communityengagement.
• Partner withAdvancement to support fundraising, alumni engagement, and donorcultivation.
• Ensurecompliance with SACSCOC, AACSB, and other applicable accreditationand regulatory standards.
• Represent theCollege and University throughout the region and beyond.

RequiredQualifications

• Terminaldegree in a discipline within the College or a closely relatedfield.
• Experienceadministering AACSB-accredited programs.
• Three to fiveyears of academic leadership experience.
• Credentialssufficient for appointment at the rank of Professor.
• Minimum offive years of higher education experience.

PreferredCharacteristics

• Provenethical, transparent, and trustworthy leadership.
• Experienceleading strategic planning, change management, and organizationalgrowth.
• Strongcommunicator and relationship builder.
• Experiencewith accreditation, assessment, and continuousimprovement.
• Student-centered approach and commitment to academicexcellence.
• Understandingof business, technology, workforce trends, and industrypartnerships.
• Ability tobalance accountability, collaboration, and academicfreedom.
• Success infundraising, external engagement, and resourcedevelopment.

About Columbus StateUniversity

Columbus State University is a student-centeredpublic institution committed to academic excellence, innovation,and preparing students for meaningful lives and careers.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENTOPPORTUNITY

Columbus State University is proud to be anequal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunityinstitution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire,train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color,national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion,sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as requiredby applicable state and federal laws.