Dean

Posted August 20, 2026

Dean

School of Business, University of Charleston

Position Summary:

The Dean of the School of Business is the chief academic and administrative officer of the School and a member of the University Leadership Team. The position requires an energetic and highly collaborative faculty colleague with a demonstrated commitment to student success, teaching excellence, transformative leadership, and community engagement. This is an on-campus, 12-month administrative appointment with faculty rank, reporting directly to the Provost.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Promoting the University’s values of student focus, quality, and integrity, and its mission to educate each student for a life of productive work, enlightened living, and community involvement

• Collaborating with University leadership to support institutional and school goals relating to academic excellence, student achievement, enrollment growth, and financial stability

• Systematically monitoring and assessing the School’s strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities in consultation with faculty, staff, and institutional leadership

• Continuously monitoring student demand and university contribution for each School of Business academic program

• Leading planning processes to enhance the academic programs, brand identity and market appeal of the School and the University as a student-centered, teaching-focused institution

• Partnering with University leadership to support School and institutional admissions, marketing, enrollment, retention, graduation, and revenue goals

• Promoting a culture of innovation, transparency, and shared governance in the School and across the University by encouraging the open, honest, and respectful discussion of issues

• Ensuring effective communication with internal and external stakeholders in support of School and institutional goals

• Collaborating with School and institutional leaders to support University academic, athletic, and extra-curricular activities, including interdisciplinary initiatives

• Increasing graduate and undergraduate enrollment through new student recruitment and returning student retention

• Growing in-seat and online programs that meet the needs of learners of all ages

• Collaborating with the School of Leadership which serves adult learners through distance learning leadership and cybersecurity programs

• Supervising the assessment of academic programs, student learning outcomes, student support services, and administrative functions in the School

• Facilitating the preparation of School and program information in support of University publications, catalogs, and recruitment materials, including the University website

• Leading the preparation and administration of budgets for academic programs and administrative functions in the School, aligning budget requests with University goals and priorities

• Maintaining ACBSP accreditation

• Practicing data-informed and evidence-based decision making in collaboration with School faculty

• Recommending faculty and staff appointments, including department chairs and program directors, in consultation with the Provost and, as appropriate, University leadership

• Supervising faculty and staff personnel issues, including hiring academically/professional qualified faculty, contract renewals, promotions, and disciplinary decisions

• Monitoring and assessing faculty and staff performance, including department chairs and program directors, on the basis of the University’s personnel policies and practices

• Identifying and supporting professional development opportunities for faculty and staff, including the promotion of faculty scholarship consistent with University policy

• Ensuring an equitable workload for staff and faculty, consistent with University practices

• Advancing the reputation of the School by building community relationships and initiating outreach efforts, including active engagement of alumni, advisory boards, and other professional networks

• Pursuing external funding opportunities and grant initiatives to promote School and institutional goals in consultation with faculty and institutional leadership

• Ensuring School compliance with regulatory requirements set by accrediting and governmental bodies at state, federal, and professional association levels

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A terminal degree in a business-related discipline or significant professional experience in a business-related field
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience as a faculty colleague and a record of progressively responsible administrative appointments in higher education or related fields
• Documented success in promoting innovation in business education and student success initiatives, including proven recruitment and retention strategies
• Familiarity with ACBSP or other business school accreditation standards
• Evidence of strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and budget management skills.
• Accomplishments in the areas of teaching, research, and service that would merit appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Interested applicants should submit a current CV, contact information for five professional references, and a cover letter addressing the criteria and qualifications cited above to:

Shationya Ralph – [email protected]

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. The University is unable to sponsor visas or green cards at this time.

The University of Charleston is an Equal Opportunity Employer.