Dean, College of Business

Dean, College of Business

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The first date of consideration is October 5, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants should upload as three (3) separate documents (PDF format preferred):• A detailed cover letter, addressed to the search committee, expressing the candidate's qualifications and leadership vision for COB, particularly the opportunities and priorities identified in this announcement.• A current resume/curriculum vitae (CV).• A list of five professional references, including email addresses and a brief note of the candidate’s working relationship with each.

For more information about the position, please contact the co-chairs of the search:Dr. Mark Smith
Dean, McQueary College of Health and Human Services
[email protected]Dr. Barri Tinkler
Interim Chief Academic Strategy Officer
[email protected]

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title	Dean, College of Business
Work Location	Springfield Campus
Out-of-State Employment	Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.
Department	Provost Office
HR Home Department	020300 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Pay Grade	Unclassified
Sponsorship Information	Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position may not be eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?	No, Position is available to all applicants.
Faculty Appointment Type	Tenure Granted
Term (if applicable)	12 month
Begin Date of Appointment	02/01/2027
Exempt/Non-Exempt	Exempt
General Function	The College Dean is responsible for the administration of the college which may include, but is not limited to, department head and faculty recruitment and development, department head and faculty evaluation, program development, program review, student advisement, college budgeting and budget control, and indirect supervision of the teaching, research, and service activities of the college.
Description of Primary Duties	The next dean will build on significant strengths while helping position COB for greater academic distinction, enrollment growth, research impact, industry engagement and national visibility. The dean will guide and inspire COB and work collaboratively with, and advocate for, faculty, staff and students by promoting excellence in teaching, scholarship and service; encouraging faculty development; prioritizing student learning; facilitating student recruitment and retention; building partnerships with external constituents and public organizations; engaging in fundraising and alumni relations; and demonstrating sound fiscal management. As chief administrative officer of the College of Business, the Dean will provide professional, intellectual and administrative leadership with a focus on student success and the public affairs mission of the university.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications	The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of College Dean are prescribed by the Provost and the University President. A record of inclusive conduct and evidence of multicultural skills in the workplace are required.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description	http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21291.htm
Open Date	08/14/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants	The first date of consideration is October 5, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should upload as three (3) separate documents (PDF format preferred):• A detailed cover letter, addressed to the search committee, expressing the candidate’s qualifications and leadership vision for COB, particularly the opportunities and priorities identified in this announcement.• A current resume/curriculum vitae (CV).• A list of five professional references, including email addresses and a brief note of the candidate’s working relationship with each. For more information about the position, please contact the co-chairs of the search: Dr. Mark Smith Dean, McQueary College of Health and Human Services [email protected] Dr. Barri Tinkler Interim Chief Academic Strategy Officer [email protected]
Equal Opportunity Statement	Non-Discrimination Statement Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [email protected], 417-836-4252.
Background Check Statement	Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number	20260043FTF
Quicklink for Posting	https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/87656

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcripts - 1
2. Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)
3. Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential)
4. Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential)
5. Other Documents -1
6. Other Documents - 2
7. Other Documents - 3
8. Unofficial Transcripts -2
9. Unofficial Transcripts -3