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Appalachian State University

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Dean of the Walker College of Business

JOE ID Number: 2015-02_111455151
Date Posted: 01/05/2016
Date Inactive: 01/31/2016
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Dean of the Walker College of Business
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Boone, North Carolina, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- Default: Any Field
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Appalachian State University (APU) invites nominations and applications for individuals interested in an exciting leadership opportunity as Dean of the Walker College of Business. Reporting to the Provost, the Dean is the senior academic and administrative officer of the Walker College of Business and is responsible for providing the leadership and vision necessary for setting strategic, operational and financial directions. In those roles, the Dean has overall responsibilities for developing an effective collegial environment that supports excellence in teaching, research and service.

The required qualifications for the position are: an earned doctorate in a business related academic discipline, a notable record in teaching, scholarship and service sufficient to merit the rank of full professor in one of the departments of the college; leadership and management skills consistent with the values and expectations of the institution and of academic life; and demonstrated successful fundraising.

The preferred qualifications are as follows: Creativity and capacity to lead the College in identifying and furthering its strengths and its competitive advantages; Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, university administrators, alumni, professionals; Successful experience with AACSB accreditation procedures and processes; Relevant international experience; Administrative and/or teaching experience in graduate and online programs; Notable experience in business and industry; Strong communication skills and demonstrated success in building relationships with important internal and external stakeholders; and Expertise in budget management and alignment of resource allocations with strategic planning.

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The required qualifications for the position are: notable record in teaching, scholarship and service sufficient to merit the rank of full professor in one of the departments of the college or individuals without a terminal degree will have at least a graduate degree and have attained the highest levels of distinction in leadership in business and industry; and successful fundraising or other developmental activities.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following preferred qualifications: An earned doctorate in an business related academic discipline; Leadership and management skills consistent with the values and expectations of the University and of academic life; Creativity and capacities to lead the College in identifying and furthering its strengths and its competitive advantages; Demonstrated success in obtaining major external sources of revenue; Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, university administrators, alumni, professionals and international colleagues; Successful experience with AACSB accreditation procedures and processes; Teaching experience in a field of business; Administrative and/or teaching experience in graduate and online programs; Strong communication skills and demonstrated capacities for relationship building with important internal and external stakeholders; and Expertise in budget management and alignment of resource allocations with strategic planning.

Salary
The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicant Review
Confidential applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. For best consideration, applications and nominations should be provided by February 22, 2016 when candidate screening will begin.

How to Apply
A complete application will include a letter describing relevant experiences and interest in the position; current curriculum vitae; and the names of five references with titles, mailing addresses, business/home telephone numbers, and email addresses. Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should submit a letter of nomination, including the name, position, address, telephone number, and email address of the nominee. Greenwood/Asher & Associates, an executive search firm, is assisting ASU in the search.

Applications and letters of nominations should be submitted to: Jan Greenwood or Betty Turner Asher, Partners
Sharon A. McDade, Principal & Senior Executive Leadership Consultant Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc.
42 Business Centre Drive, Suite 206 Miramar Beach, Florida 32550 Phone: 850-650-2277 / Fax: 850-650-2272
Email: jangreenwood@greenwoodsearch.com Email: bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com Email:
sharonmcdade@greenwoodsearch.com

For more information about ASU, please visit http://www.appstate.edu/
For more information about the Walker College of Business, please visit http://business.appstate.edu/

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should contact Steve Leo or Vicki Henderson. Proper documentation of identity and employability will be required before the hiring process can be finalized. Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Reference Instructions:
Email: sharonmcdade@greenwoodsearch.com
Application Instructions:
A complete application will include a letter describing relevant experiences and interest in the position; current curriculum vitae; and the names of five references with titles, mailing addresses, business/home telephone numbers, and email addresses. Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should submit a letter of nomination, including the name, position, address, telephone number, and email address of the nominee. Greenwood/Asher & Associates, an executive search firm, is assisting ASU in the search.
Applications and letters of nominations should be submitted to: Jan Greenwood or Betty Turner Asher, Partners
Sharon A. McDade, Principal & Senior Executive Leadership Consultant Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc.
42 Business Centre Drive, Suite 206 Miramar Beach, Florida 32550 Phone: 850-650-2277 / Fax: 850-650-2272
Email: jangreenwood@greenwoodsearch.com Email: bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com Email:
sharonmcdade@greenwoodsearch.com