Dean College of Business

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The Opportunity:

Husson University seeks an entrepreneurial Dean to advance the College of Business distinctive model of experiential education.

For more than 125 years, Husson University has transformed lives by preparing students for successful careers through an education grounded in academic excellence, experiential learning, and professional practice. Located in Bangor, Maine, Husson serves approximately 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students and is recognized for its strong commitment to career-focused education and student success.

Husson University seeks an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as Dean of the College of Business. The Dean will provide strategic leadership for the University's largest college, overseeing academic programs, faculty development, accreditation efforts, enrollment growth, industry partnerships, and student success initiatives. The successful candidate will be committed to advancing innovative education, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration, and strengthening connections with the regional and national business communities.

Candidates should possess a distinguished record of leadership, scholarship, and professional achievement, along with a demonstrated commitment to student-centered learning and faculty success.

The College of Business offers undergraduate and graduate programs in areas including accounting, business administration, legal studies, and sports management. Through strong corporate partnerships and hands‑on learning opportunities, the College prepares graduates to become ethical, innovative, and effective leaders in a rapidly evolving global economy.

The College of Business is housed in the Harold Alfond Hall, a state‑of‑the‑art facility featuring classrooms, laboratories, collaborative learning spaces, and faculty offices that support programs across multiple disciplines. The Hall was opened in 2021 through the generosity of the Harold Alfond Foundation.

Bangor offers the advantages of a vibrant small city in Maine with an exceptional quality of life. The region provides affordable living, excellent healthcare and educational resources, and convenient access to outdoor recreation, including lakes, mountains, hiking trails, and skiing. Located near the Maine coast, Acadia National Park, and Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, Bangor offers an outstanding environment in which to live, work, and lead.

• Develop and implement a dynamic and strategic vision for the College that aligns with the University's mission and strategic plan.
• Lead innovation and growth initiatives that respond to emerging trends in business, communications, technology, and workforce development.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration among academic programs and across the University.
• Increase regional and national visibility through professional engagement and external partnerships.
• Cultivate relationships with alumni, employers, industry leaders, and community organizations.
• Represent the College to University administration, trustees, accrediting agencies, and external stakeholders.

• Strategic Leadership and Vision
  • Ensure academic excellence through curriculum innovation, program assessment, and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of academic programs and delivery modalities, including online, hybrid, experiential, and competency‑based learning.
  • Lead accreditation initiatives and ensure compliance with standards established by accrediting bodies, including NECHE, IACBE, CFP Board, and other discipline‑specific accreditors.
  • Direct academic program review, learning assessment, and student outcomes initiatives.
  • Preside over faculty meetings.
  • Promote student success, retention, engagement, and career readiness.
  • Coordinate and expand articulation agreements and educational partnerships with community colleges, secondary schools, technical centers, and professional organizations.
• Faculty and Staff Leadership
  • Recruit, mentor, evaluate, and retain high‑performing faculty and staff.
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