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Doane University, a comprehensive university immersed in the liberal arts and the oldest private institution in higher
education in Nebraska invites nominations, applications, and expressions of interest for the position of Founding Dean of the
College of Business. As the Founding Dean, you will serve as a collaborative, innovative, academic, and administrative leader of
the college’s high- quality academic programs in both degree-seeking and non-traditional programs. The primary responsibility includes
creating a new foundation in both thought and physical space with the intention of establishing a new College of Business building.
About Doane:
Known for its leadership in higher education, Doane University is renowned
for its commitment to academic excellence. Doane’s innovative approach stresses critical thinking to produce thought leaders of tomorrow and
offers each person in its community a unique sense of belonging. Founded in 1872, Doane University is the oldest private liberal arts
institution in Nebraska with campuses in Crete, Lincoln, and an Omaha location and is home to more than 2,837 total students. Doane is
accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Nebraska Coordinating Commission of Post-Secondary Education and is recognized for its
convenient, affordable continuing education programs featuring approximately 40 undergraduate majors and nine graduate programs in three
distinct colleges. Doane University has been ranked among the top three institutions in Nebraska and among the top 400 institutions
nationally by the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings for the last three years, demonstrating Doane’s reputation for
outstanding leadership development programs at all levels and its liberal arts foundation, which provides students with a transformative
education that prepares them for successful careers and lives.
Key Responsibilities as the Founding
Dean of the College of Business:
Visionary and Strategic Leadership:
- Provide visionary leadership to inspire the College’s stakeholders including prospective students, vast alumni network, and regional
partners and institutions. - Work collaboratively to develop and implement a strategic plan for the College that aligns with the
University’s mission and goals and draws upon the College’s many strengths. - Serve on the Academic Affairs Leadership Team (ALT) to
assist with strategic and operational planning, quality assurance, and resource allocation. - Lead strategic planning efforts within
the College in concert with the university’s strategic plan, mission, vision, and goals. - Collaborate with other department and
program leaders and the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) to develop unique and relevant interdisciplinary programs.
Budget Development and Revenue Generation:
- Coordinate the budget development process and provide
oversight and effective fiscal management of the College. - Champion the fiscal needs of the College and demonstrate sound
administrative judgment in prioritizing and allocating resources. - Be committed to and actively model shared governance
policies. - Identify and engage individual and corporate partners who can support student initiatives within, and provide resources
for, the College. - Increase resources for the College of Business by securing external funding, working in close partnership with
the Office of Institutional Advancement. - Initiate research and educational collaborations with appropriate companies, governmental
agencies, and other academic institutions in the area, in collaboration with Advancement staff and the Director of Strategic Partnerships.
Deepen and expand partnerships in the local and regional community to recruit students to Doane’s programs, create internship and
cooperative arrangements, and ensure job placement upon graduation.
Oversight of College Academic
Matters and Personnel:
- Provide administrative oversight for academic decisions within the college. This includes
monitoring processes, supporting new initiatives, reviewing policies in program handbooks, encouraging the development of new courses,
reviewing new teaching modalities, and launching new academic opportunities. - Evaluate overall college and department/program
productivity in instruction, research, and service responsibilities and accurately and fairly enforce policies. Ensure that student issues
and concerns are resolved. - Lead efforts to develop new academic programs and educational opportunities. Advance the brand, profile,
and visibility of the College through its curriculum and academic programs that meet emerging needs in the business sector. - Collaborate with university constituents to support program marketing, recruitment, admission, and retention efforts to ensure
enrollment and fiscal performance goals are met. - Actively participate in on-campus and off-campus events for recruitment and
constituent building to grow undergraduate and graduate enrollment. Maintain relevancy of all offerings within the College and suggest
revisions and modifications as needed. - Oversee all College personnel matters involving faculty, adjuncts, and staff including
recruiting, hiring, determining workloads, appointment, separation, evaluation, goal setting, and professional development. Lead faculty
recruitment, onboarding and mentoring efforts (for both adjunct and full-time faculty). - Support faculty teaching and scholarship
needs through strategic allocation of financial and facilities resources as well as grant and other funding opportunities.
Promote a Tech-driven and Innovative Culture:
- Embrace and support a tech-driven culture
that fosters and strengthens innovation, including AI, into the College. - Support the development, evaluation, assessment, and
revision of curricular and pedagogical aspects of programs, degrees, and courses within the College. - Advise the university
administration on policies and procedures, especially in the academic areas covered by the College of Business. - Foster teaching,
service and scholarly activities within the College, exploring opportunities for advancement while promoting an intellectual, innovative,
and cooperative atmosphere conducive to the professional growth of faculty.
Lead Assessment and Accreditation Efforts:
- Ensure the quality of the College’s academic programs through student-centered, outcome-based assessment that focuses on continuous
improvement. - Lead accreditation efforts (state and national) for programs in the College and maintain external accreditation
requirements. - Serve as a liaison with relevant professional associations and state and national regulatory and accrediting
agencies. - Serve as an effective advocate for the College, regionally, nationally and globally.
Required Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate and sufficient credentials for faculty rank and
tenure. - Minimum of three years of academic teaching and/or leadership experience in an academic setting.
- Strong
interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative style of leadership conducive to working effectively with diverse
populations. - Entrepreneurial spirit for maximizing capacity in existing programs and creating new academic opportunities.
- Successful record of coordinating course development and instruction, curricular planning, and outcomes assessment
- Ability to
set goals and objectives, prioritize and plan work activities, and meet deadlines. - Proven budget experience and ability to
effectively manage resources. - Ability to be an articulate spokesperson for Doane on a local, state, and national level.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Teaching and/or leadership with higher education business
programs; fundraising experience, entrepreneurial experience, and established business networks. - Accreditation experience
How to Apply:
Join Doane University in shaping the future of business education and
fostering the next generation of leaders. Apply at https://doane.peopleadmin.com/postings/1386 . Please submit your resume, a cover letter
outlining your qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for references.
The starting salary is $131,000,
commensurate based on experience. This position is also eligible for the rank of associate or full professor. The position will begin by
July 1, 2024. Review of applications will begin on November 28, 2023.
For nominations, expressions of interest, or questions about
the position please contact [email protected]
Doane University actively works to create and sustain a welcoming learning
community for all members to fulfill their potential, feel valued, and make meaningful contributions to the University. Doane University is
an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who reflect the diversity of our society. In accordance with USCIS regulations,
successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Doane is unable to sponsor applicants for work
visas.
