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Classifieds Dean of The Franklin P. Perdue School of Business Salisbury University Salisbury University (SU) invites appli- cations and nominations for the posi- tion of Dean of the Perdue School of Business. The appointment will be effective on July 1, 2002. School was established in 1986 through an endowment providing ongoing scholarships for students and funds for faculty development. One of four schools in the University, the Perdue School comprises four Departments: Accounting and Legal Studies, Economics and Finance, Information and Decision Sciences, and Marketing and Management. With 35 full-time faculty and over 1200 declared majors, the Perdue School offers undergraduate degrees in Accounting, Business Administration (with concentrations available in Finance, Management, Marketing Management, Economics, and International Business), Economics, and Management Information Systems. The Perdue School also offers a Master of Business Admin - istration degree. Both undergraduate and graduate programs are accredited by the AACSB. About the Perdue School: The Perdue 1925, Salisbury University is a region- al, comprehensive institution, one of 13 that comprise the University System of Maryland. SU is located on Maryland's scenic Lower Eastern Shore, close to ocean beaches and the Chesapeake Bay, and two to three hours from the metropolitan areas of Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Norfolk. SU offers 30 undergrad- uate majors and master's programs in About the University: Founded in 62 BizEd NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2001 the liberal arts, science and technology, education, nursing, and the business disciplines. SU's four schools are endowed: the Perdue School of Business, the Henson School of Science and Technology, the Fulton School of Liberal Arts, and the Seidel School of Education and Professional Studies. SU has been cited nationally as one of the top ten public regional uni- versities in the North according to U.S. News and World Report, and also has been recognized by the Princeton Review and Kiplinger's magazine. With a student population of approximately 6,400, SU has a full-time faculty of 271, an annual operating budget of approximately $74 million, and annual contract and grants revenues of approx- imately $3 million. For more informa- tion, visit SU's Web site: www.ssu.edu. academic, administrative, and financial officer of the School, reports to the Provost, and is responsible for academ- ic policy and curriculum, faculty and staff supervision and development, budget planning and execution, and fundraising. The Dean will lead the business school faculty and staff, and work collaboratively with the other academic deans, the deans of the library and enrollment management, and the chief information officer, as well as other campus leaders. Our new Dean will work with faculty, students, alumni, and donors to promote excel- lence in the academic programs of the Perdue School; build partnerships with institutions, businesses, and individuals regionally, nationally, and international- ly; enhance the diversity of the faculty and student body; integrate informa- tion and instructional technology for academic programs and community outreach activities; and engage in suc- cessful grant acquisition. Responsibilities: The Dean is the chief a demonstrated record of performance and leadership in academia. Additional experience in business or government will be considered a plus. The position requires strong interpersonal commu- nication skills. The successful candi- date's qualifications should include an earned doctorate in one of the disci- plines represented in the Perdue School and a distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, and administra- tive experience in higher education meriting the rank of professor in one of the School's departments. AACSB accreditation/re-accreditation experi- ence is essential and proven track records in fundraising and international collaborations are highly desirable. Qualifications: We seek a leader with should submit a letter of interest that details experience and accomplishments relevant to the position, a current vita and a list of five references. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications began September 15, 2001, and will continue until the position is filled. Send nominations/ application materials to: Dean Search Committee, attn: Dr. Wayne H. Decker, Perdue School of Business, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland 21801. Appointment Information: Applicants to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We especially welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Our employment goals are to create a workforce from a variety of backgrounds and experience that will strengthen the values of a diverse university community. Salisbury University is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. Salisbury University is committed