The School of Business Dean Search Committee of Emporia State University seeks nominations for and expressions of interest in the position of School of Business Dean.
The School of Business Dean Search Committee of Emporia State University seeks nominations for and expressions of interest in the position of School of Business Dean.
Emporia State University serves more than 5,800 students with internationally recognized academic programs in Business, Teaching, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Library and Information Management. Emporia State competes in Division II athletics and has a dynamic, diverse learning environment led by qualified faculty. One of six public universities governed by the Kansas Board of Regents, Emporia was founded in 1863 as the first public institution of higher learning in Kansas. The student body comes from 100 Kansas counties, 45 states, and 55 countries, and more than 61,000 alumni live in all 50 states and internationally. Emporia State benefits from a legacy of passionate support from its alumni and the surrounding community. Located in the heart of the scenic Flint Hills, Emporia State is in close proximity to Wichita, Topeka and Kansas City. More information on the university may be found at its website: www.emporia.edu [4].
The Emporia State University School of Business holds elite AACSB-International accreditation, a designation held by less than 5 percent of the business schools worldwide; houses the Kansas Business Hall of Fame; partners with the Kansas Small Business Development Center ; and works closely with the Kansas International Trade Coordinating Council. The School of Business has preeminent programs in accounting, business education, business simulations management, business administration, information systems, management and marketing as well as master’s programs in business administration and business education.
Emporia State University seeks a Dean of the School of Business who is the chief academic and administrative officer of the School. The Dean is responsible for providing vision and leadership in the areas of academic scholarship, community engagement, fundraising and other financial support activities. As a transformational leader, the Dean will lead efforts to shape the future of the School, articulate and spearhead the implementation of a vision consistent with the university’s strategic plan, and define the School’s standards of excellence. The Leadership Statement for the Dean position may be found at http://bit.ly/esubusinessdeansearch [5].
Nominations, expressions of interest, and applications including cover letter, curriculum vitae and a list of five references should be directed to Witt/Kieffer consultants Dr. Katherine Haley and Mr. Howard Jessamy at ESUBusinessDean@wittkieffer.com [6]. Credential review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration, please submit materials by March 8, 2013.
Emporia State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.