School of Business and Management

School of Business and Management Azusa, CA • :

A06
• Full-Time/Regular
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* Position Title:

** Dean, School of Business and Management
** Position Tracking Number:
** A06
* * School/College:
** School of Business and Management
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* Location:

** Azusa, CA
** Full-Time, 12-Month Appointment
**** Search Management Notice:
** The Dean of Business and Management search is being managed by a third-party executive search firm,
** Servant Talent**, on behalf of Azusa Pacific University.

To apply directly, visit Servant Talent’s posting for theIf you submit your application through the Azusa Pacific University careers page, your materials will be securely rerouted to Servant Talent and reviewed by their Executive Recruiter. Qualified candidates whose background and experience align with the requirements of the role will be contacted directly.

For any questions about the search or application process, please reach out to Servant Talent directly.
** About Azusa Pacific University:
** Azusa Pacific University is a nationally recognized, comprehensive evangelical Christian university committed to developing disciples and scholars who impact the world for Christ. Founded in 1899, APU integrates rigorous academics with a deep and enduring faith commitment that shapes teaching, scholarship, and community life.

APU is a leader within the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and is consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of America’s Best Colleges. With more than 100 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs offered on campus, online, and across regional locations in Southern California, APU serves a diverse and engaged academic  2024 and 2025 Wall Street Journal ranked Azusa Pacific University as the number one Christian university in California, affirming its academic quality, outcomes, and mission-driven excellence.

APU seeks employees who desire to engage fully in a Christ-centered culture by cultivating community, modeling lifelong learning, and demonstrating Christ-like character. Faculty and staff work together to create an environment that is edifying to God and to one another.
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* The Opportunity:

** Azusa Pacific University invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the School of Business and Management. This is a distinctive opportunity for a visionary, faith-driven academic leader to shape the future of business education at a university with strong momentum, strategic investment, and growing national visibility.

Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will provide academic, strategic, and operational leadership for the School of Business and Management, including the endowed Leung School of Accounting. The Dean will work collaboratively with faculty, university leadership, external stakeholders, and the Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships to advance enrollment growth, industry engagement, experiential learning, and student outcomes. A central priority of this role is the strategic expansion of enrollment through outreach to industry partners, high schools, and faith-based and Christian organizations, positioning APU as a destination for students seeking a Christ-centered, career-ready business education.

The Dean is expected to be externally focused, visible, and engaged with the business community. This leader will bring creativity, energy, and relevance to industry-facing initiatives such as Transformative Talks, the Student Investment Club, Study Abroad and Study Away programs, Meet the Firms, and other experiential platforms. These programs are essential to preparing students not only for their first job, but for meaningful careers and lives of purpose beyond graduation.

Grounded in a Christian worldview, APU’s business programs integrate faith, ethics, leadership, and execution. The Dean will develop leaders who combine professional competence with moral clarity, humility, and a commitment to serve others in today’s global economy.
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* Key Responsibilities:

***** Strategic Leadership
*** Provide vision and leadership that positions the School of Business and Management as a leader in faith-integrated, technology-forward business education. Lead strategic…