Dean of the School of Business and Professional Studies
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Job Location:
Kirkwood, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Dean of the School of Business and Professional Studies
Truman State University
Truman State UniversityMissouris only public liberal arts and sciences universityseeks a strategic and innovative administrative professional to serve as the next Dean of the School of Business and Professional Studies (Dean). The new Dean will be a confident leader with a positive attitude strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit.
Founded in 1867 in Kirksville Missouri Truman State University (Truman; the University) has evolved through several name changes each reflecting a new institutional 1985 when the passage of Missouri House Bill 196 changed the Universitys mission from an open-enrollment regional multipurpose university to Missouris only statewide public liberal arts and sciences institution the Universitys name was Northeast Missouri State 1996 the name of the University was changed to Truman State University to reflect that mission.
A vibrant community of teacher-scholars engaged with an academically talented student body Truman is a residential university providing its approximately 3900 students with a distinctive blend of liberal arts and sciences and professional programs. Truman is nationally recognized for the quality of educational opportunities it offers and the pathways it has developed from college to career. The institution is committed to a strong focus on high-impact learning experiences and more than one-third of Trumans undergraduates go on to pursue graduate education. Truman is consistently ranked among the nations best colleges. For 29 consecutive years U.S. News and World Report has recognized Truman as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest Region.
Located in Kirksville Missouri Truman plays a vital role in the thriving regional center of northeast Missouri. The campus spreads across 180 acres and is recognized as a Tree Campus USA School. As a nationally recognized public liberal arts and sciences university Truman is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC). Across an expansive academic portfolio that includes the liberal arts and sciences and professional studies Truman offers 51 undergraduate majors and 74 undergraduate minors. Truman also offers 13 masters degree programs and two graduate certificates. Outside the classroom the Truman Bulldogs compete at the NCAA Division II level in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Truman offers 16 Division II sports teams as well as eSports and intramural athletics.
For more information about Truman State University please visit .
Reporting to the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost the Dean serves as an integral partner in Trumans Deans Council provides leadership for the School and works with other deans department chairs faculty and staff to achieve the goals of the School and the University. The recently reorganized School of Business and Professional Studies is committed to preparing students to effectively serve as professionals in their communities and fields by providing an exceptional education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences emphasizing civic engagement interdisciplinarity and experiential and applied learning opportunities. The School consists of approximately 70 faculty 1100 undergraduates and 240 graduate students. Undergraduate degrees are offered in accounting business administration communication disorders economics exercise science nursing and psychology. Masters-level graduate degrees are offered in accounting applied behavior analysis communication disorders counseling and education. Programs in the school are accredited by AACSB AAQEP ASHA CAA CACREP CCNE Missouri DESE and MSBN. The School also supports Trumans Army ROTC program a Regional Professional Development Center (a state-funded program providing services to the K-12 schools in Northeast Missouri) an outpatient Speech and Hearing Clinic and an interprofessional autism center.
The successful candidate will have significant academic and administrative experience be committed to the liberal arts and sciences and public higher education and have the capacity to develop and lead a strategic vision for the School. This effective leader will provide strong management program administration and have a strong understanding of external accreditation processes. The ability to successfully secure external grants work with external constituencies manage financial resources and build stakeholder relationships is needed. A terminal degree in one of the school disciplines is also required. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and include a base salary and a competitive benefits package.
To make a nomination provide a referral or for additional information please use the contact information below. While applications and nominations will be accepted until a successful candidate has been appointed interested individuals are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible for full consideration as review of submitted materials will begin immediately. The start date is negotiable.
To apply please submit a resume and/or vita and cover letter to: .
Ken Carrick Partner
980.296.5401
Janny DeLoache Associate Partner
Truman State University is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring promotion or any other employment practices on the basis of race color religion national origin ancestry sex (including pregnancy) age disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal or Missouri law. We are committed to fair and equal treatment in all aspects of employment. Inquiries about these policies may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer and .
Truman is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation please contact Human Resources McClain Hall 101 100 E. Normal Kirksville MO 63501 or .
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