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Dean - Business and Accountancy Truman State University WIDENER UNIVERSITY DEAN #1 Public University in the Midwest Region "Master's category" for the last eight years! - US News and World Report, August 2004 Recognized as 18th on a list of 100 "hidden gems and colleges worth considering." Truman was one of only two public universities featured in the top 40. - Washington Post, April 1, 2003 online issue "...a hidden treasure. Graduates have a leg up because of the school's reputation..." - Kaplan's, "The Unofficial Insider's Guide to the 320 Most Interesting Colleges" Truman State University invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the Division of Business and Accountancy. The Dean holds primary responsibility for the Division of Business and Accountancy and reports directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Division offers undergraduate degree programs in business administration and accounting and a graduate degree program in accounting. The Division of Business and Accountancy consists of 27 faculty and three staff serving approximately 1,000 students. Division facilities include state-of-the-art technology- equipped classrooms. Responsibilities: The Dean of Business and Accountancy provides leadership for all aspects of the Division operations including administration of the University's AACSB International Accreditation, curriculum, personnel, resource management, and assessment, and works with other campus leaders in supporting the University's public liberal arts and sciences mission. S/he will work closely with the Office of Admission in the recruitment and retention of students and the Office of Advancement in the areas of external relationships and fundraising. The salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Required Qualifications: • Candidates must meet AACSB standards of being either academically or professionally qualified • Record of recognized scholarship and effective teaching or managerial success in corporate settings • Record of increasing responsibility and leadership in higher education • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively to build consensus and sustain a strong and collegial relationship with faculty, staff, students, and administrators • Knowledge of and experience with AACSB International accreditation • Demonstrated ability to build external relationships leading to fundraising and external support for programs Preferred Qualifications: • Earned doctorate or terminal degree appropriate to the Division programs • Experience with curriculum development, personnel hiring, and evaluation and resource management • Demonstrated commitment to diversity Truman State University is a vibrant community of teacher-scholars committed to active learning that emphasizes frequent faculty/student interaction with strong support for faculty scholarship emphasizing undergraduate research. As the only public university in the state with highly selective admissions standards, this year's incoming class had an average ACT of 27.3 and an average high school GPA of 3.76. For the eighth consecutive year, Truman State University has been recognized as the No. 1 Public University in the Midwest Region - Master's Category by U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges 2005." Founded in 1867, Truman has the distinction of being Missouri's only statewide, public liberal arts and sciences university. Truman is a residential university focused on providing its 6,000 students with broad liberal arts experiences and in-depth study in one of 45 undergraduate majors or six graduate programs. Located in Kirksville, Missouri, Truman plays a vital role in the life of the community. More information about Truman State University can be found at: www.truman.edu. Candidates should submit a letter of application addressing their interest in the position, current vitae, statement of educational and administrative philosophy including evidence of involvement in or support of the liberal arts and sciences and commitment to diversity, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts or comparable evidence, and contact information for four qualifications and potential for the position. Application materials should be sent to: Chair, Search Committee for Dean of Business and Accountancy, McClain Hall 203Z, Truman State University, 100 East Normal Street, Kirksville, MO 63501. Screening of complete applications will begin January 1, 2005, and continue until a suitable candidate is hired. The anticipated date of appointment is July 1, 2005, but is negotiable. Questions about position should be directed to Sandra Fleak, Chair of the the Search Committee (660-785-4359). Truman State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Widener University seeks a Dean of the School of Business Administration to assume office by July 1, 2005. Widener is a dynamic metropolitan university that recently adopted a compre- hensive strategic plan developed by the faculty and administration. The University is composed of eight schools and colleges that offer liberal arts, sciences, professional and pre-professional curricula leading to associate's, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. The University's campuses in Chester, Exton and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Wilmington, Delaware, serve some 6,700 students. The School of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB, and has been recently named a Business Process Innovation Center of Excellence by SAP AG and IDS Scheer, Inc.—a distinction held by seven universities worldwide. The fac- ulty and staff are dedicated to providing quality education to 523 undergraduates in Accounting, Economics, International Business and Management programs; and 240 graduate students in Accounting, Human Resources Management, Health and Medical Services Administration, Information Systems, Taxation and MBA programs. There also are several joint degree programs offered with other schools in the university. The School of Business is housed in the new Leslie C. Quick, Jr. Center, a state- of-the-art facility named in honor of a distinguished alumnus. The Dean is a member of the university's senior leadership team and reports directly to the Provost and Senior Vice President. The Search Committee seeks an outstanding leader who pos- sesses the credentials for tenure at the senior professor level in the School of Business; has a thorough understanding of AACSB standards; has the communication skills to represent the school effectively to the business community and other significant con- stituencies; is able to lead the faculty in the development of attrac- tive, innovative programs; can develop a strong sense of commu- nity and common purpose in the school of business; is an advo- cate for faculty development; is committed to working collabora- tively with other deans to develop cross-disciplinary programs; has a strong commitment to Widener's mission, vision and strate- gic plan; brings the ability to participate actively in fundraising efforts; and has demonstrated managerial and fiscal skills. The Committee will begin to review candidates in January 2005 and will continue until an appointment is made. Candidates should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae electronically (MS Word) to sbadean_search@mail.widener.edu. Nominations should include contact information. All information will be treat- ed in confidence and should be addressed to: individuals who can address the applicant's Dr. Fred A. Akl, Dean of the School of Engineering Chair, School of Business Search Committee The search is being assisted by Dr. Ronald S. Stead (rss@academic-search.org) and Dr. Tobie van der Vorm (ptv@academic-search.org) of Academic Search Consultation Service and confidential inquiries also may be made to them by telephone at (202)332-4049. Additional information about Widener University and the School of Business Administration may be found at www.widener.edu. Widener University is an equal opportunity employer BizEd JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2005 59