Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience
Additional Information:
Telecommuting is allowed.
About Longwood University:
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour’s drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students and more than 39,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
Longwood University, a recognized leader in business education, seeks a forward-thinking, innovative, and collaborative leader to serve as its next Dean of the College of Business and Economics (CBE). The college requires a decisive, engaged, and empathetic dean who is attentive to the college's legacy and skilled at leveraging a close-knit community to guide the college to the next chapter. The ideal candidate will be a strong administrator and academic leader who draws on real-world industry knowledge, a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing higher education and business schools, and knowledge of the standards of AACSB accreditation.
The dean is responsible for providing overall vision and leadership for faculty, staff, administration, and students. They also ensure the quality of undergraduate and graduate academic programs and that the college maintains AACSB accreditation. Externally, the dean represents the college to alumni, to the regional business community, and other key stakeholders. The dean plays a crucial role in establishing new, and strengthening existing relationships across all constituencies; the dean serves as the college's key fundraiser. In all these activities, the dean will be a clear communicator and champion for students and faculty.
The dean has responsibility to oversee and implement policies and priorities of the college and university. The Dean of the CBE leads the college faculty in the development of policies and priorities governing the academic programs of the college. The dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the college, and reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The dean has jurisdiction and responsibility for the best interests of the college's programs and faculty and the academic well-being of its students.
Enhance the profile and visibility of the CBE both on campus and in the community
Develop and implement a plan to ensure continued improvement and reaffirmation of AACSB status
Define and promote the CBE's distinctive brand, identity, and value proposition by articulating a clear strategic vision for the College and ensure its implementation
Promote a culture of listening to adapt to changing needs of students, faculty, and industry
Foster Academic Excellence and Student Success
Ensure a distinctive and high-quality education in a competitive landscape
Supervise program assessments and reviews within the CBE
Establish a culture of assessment and continuous improvement in the CBE where assessment and market trends inform innovations in curriculum and instruction within the CBE and such endeavors are encouraged and supported
Reinforce a student-centered vision and strategy that includes measurable outcomes for student success
Develop a culture of providing support to CBE students to ensure academic and career success.
Build Organizational Capacity
Ensure effective management at all levels within the CBE, including recommendation of department chair in consultation with the faculty
Prioritize expenditures and effectively manage resources in a manner that demonstrates accountability and support for the CBE's mission
Foster a highly collaborative, equitable, and inclusive environment that values and leverages the benefits of diverse perspectives, to attract, recruit, and retain top faculty, staff and students
Ensure the integrity of procedures regarding appointment, reappointment, promotion, tenure, and annual evaluation of faculty
Support Faculty Development
Foster an environment of faculty and staff growth, nurturing, and development
Ensure the mentorship and support of new faculty members
Create professional development opportunities for faculty and staff to upgrade their expertise in the implementation of innovative pedagogy and andragogy, the use of technology, and the development of scholarship/creative expression within their discipline
Encourage and support faculty to develop quality research programs and other intellectual contributions that yield exceptional outcomes
Invigorate and expand faculty efforts to serve in the college, university, profession, and business community
Cultivate Strategic Partnerships
Campus Community: Work in a cooperative and constructive manner with other leaders of the Longwood University community
External Corporate Partners: Strengthen relationships with strategic external partners to support the CBE's research, scholarly, educational, service, and fundraising goals; identify and partner with leading organizations to promote growth for the field and employment opportunities for students
Alumni: Promote positive and productive relations with the alumni of the college and with the larger community
Local Region: Engage widely within the CBE and the Longwood community, and be a strong leadership figure in the Farmville / Southside Virginia community
Secure Sustainable Development of the College
Identify new revenue streams and advance a culture of philanthropy
Cultivate local, national, and global relationships and sources of support and work closely with the Office of Institutional Advancement to secure major gifts and to promote the image of the CBE and its programs
Ensure the school's future financial strength and stability
Ensure an intentional and successful undergraduate and graduate enrollment strategy including retention of students
Other Duties
Perform other duties as assigned by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Requirements:
Desired Qualities and Qualifications
Candidates should hold an earned terminal degree in a discipline appropriate to the CBE and record of relevant distinguished accomplishments to merit an appointment with tenure and rank of full professor. Candidates are also expected to demonstrate the qualifications, skills, and qualities below.
Required Qualifications
Knowledge of and experience with AACSB and other relevant accreditation standards
Demonstrated university or industry leadership experience, including vision, innovation, and experience and responsibilities in an environment characterized by collegial management, mentorship, and inclusive decision making
Commitment to promoting values and goals of citizen leadership and academic excellence
Demonstrated ability to fundraise in collaboration with the Office of Institutional Advancement, engage with business and industries, and obtain external resources for the CBE
Record of promoting student success through active recruitment, retention, and graduation of students from a wide array of backgrounds
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and political adeptness to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, campus administration, alumni, corporate partners, and other stakeholders
Evidence of strategic planning and visioning resulting in initiatives focused on improving excellence in teaching, research, outreach, mentoring, and/or student success
Demonstrated record of success at attracting and retaining faculty, students, and staff of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
Experience managing the human, financial, and physical assets of a complex organization, including promoting a fair and equitable distribution of resources
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with businesses to understand market trends and inform curricular change, including experiential learning, at both the undergraduate and graduate level
Demonstrated track record of actively engaging with state agencies, local/regional economic development entities, and workforce development organizations, as well as with private entities
Demonstrated understanding of the issues and challenges facing higher education
A collaborative and transparent leadership style that fosters an environment of trust, empowerment, and shared governance; proven experience and leadership in times of uncertainty; ability to connect with others to create meaningful dialogue
Ability to establish a visible and respected presence and to position CBE nationally in the greater business, not-for-profit, and governmental communities and among relevant stakeholders such as alumni and the general public
Additional Information:
This position is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:
State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
Life & Long-Term care insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon
Educational benefits for most employees
Fitness Center membership less expensive than most
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.
A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin January 5, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Position posted 10/11/2023. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and attach (under Resume):
Letter of interest summarizing experience and qualifications for this position
Current resume
Names and contact information of three references who can discuss the applicant’s ability to fulfill the requirements for this position
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour’s drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students and more than 39,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
