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DEAN Indiana University Kokomo seeks a visionary and energetic leader to serve as the Dean of the School of Business. The School offers the B.S. in business with concentrations in accounting, finance and economics, management, marketing, and management informa- tion systems, and also houses the Center for Economic Education. The School offers a general evening MBA program. The School holds accreditation from the AACSB International. Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Dean is ex- pected to provide leadership and advocacy in a collegial and collaborative manner. Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must possess an earned doctorate in one of the disciplines taught in IU Kokomo's School of Business; a record of excellence in teaching, service, and scholarship commensurate with appointment to full professor with tenure subject to approval by IU's Board of Trustees; minimum of three years experience as an academic administrator at the level of dean, associate dean, or department head in a school of business; a commitment to shared governance and collaboration; a commitment to diversity; a commitment to regional economic development; success in obtaining external funding including gifts, grants, and/or contracts and in the development and maintenance of positive working relationships with businesses, donors, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders; success in curriculum development, program expansion, student recruitment and retention, faculty recruitment and development, and fiscal management; and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. In addition, the new Dean of the School of Business must have direct accreditation experience with current AACSB International's maintenance of accreditation standards. Faculty of the School of Business including the dean are expected to be excellent teachers and academically or professionally qualified according to the School's standards. Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with earned doctorate from an AACSB or ABA accredited school and with professional work experience. Salary: Salary is AACSB peer competitive with excellent Indiana University benefits. Starting Date: This is a 12-month appointment which will begin on July 1, 2010 or at a negotiable date. Application Procedure: To apply, please send a cover letter that addresses qualifications, curriculum vita, list of grants and external activities, and contact information (mailing and email addresses, telephone number) for three references via email (electronic submission only) to Chair of the Dean Search Committee at tbutler@iuk.edu. Application materials should be submitted in pdf format. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check mandated by the state and to submit an official transcript noting conferral of terminal degree. The following are contact points for additional information – Address: Chair of Dean Search Committee, School of Business, Indiana University Kokomo, 2300 South Washington Street, Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 Voice: (765) 455-9275 Fax: (765) 455-9348 URL: http://www.iuk.edu IUK Website: www.iuk.edu School of Business Website: www.iuk.edu/~kobus/ IU Benefits Website: www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/benefits/neweeo-profe.html One of eight Indiana University campuses, Indiana University Kokomo is a comprehensive non-residential campus located 50 miles north of Indianapolis in Kokomo, Indiana, a city with a population of about 47,000. Committed to student success, the campus serves approximately 3,000 students from an 11-county area in north central Indiana. An additional 350 students pursue degrees in technology in cooperation with Purdue University. The School of Business is a member of the SAP Education Alliance. Application review will begin on October 15, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Indiana University Kokomo is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Moreover, we seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in higher education. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities that need modifications or adjustments to participate in the application process should contact the affirmative action office at (765) 455-9529. Verifications of a disability under Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may be required. 78 BizEd SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2009