Dean, Turner College of Business and Technology

Columbus State University invites inquiries,nominations, and applications for the position of Dean of the Turner College of Business and Technology.

The Turner College of Business and Technology is recognized for its strong teaching culture, student-centered approach, growing portfolio of business and technology programs,and commitment to workforce development. The College is well positioned to expand enrollment, strengthen industry partnerships,advance innovation, and prepare graduates for success in a rapidly evolving economy. Opportunities in cybersecurity, computer science,online education, organizational leadership, and employer engagement create a compelling platform for futuregrowth.

Reporting directly to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College and provides strategic leadership, vision, and oversight for all academic,personnel, financial, and operational matters.

• Leadenrollment growth and program innovation in high-demand business and technology disciplines.
• Provide leadership for upcoming AACSB accreditation activities and continuous improvement efforts.
• Strengthenpartnerships with employers, the business community, militarypartners, and regional economic-development organizations.
• Supportfaculty recruitment, succession planning, and professional development amid anticipated retirements.
• Build aculture of trust, collaboration, transparency, and shared purpose.
• Increasestudent engagement, career readiness, experiential learning, andcampus presence.

• Provide strategic leadership in advancing CSU's mission, vision, and academic priorities.
• Overseeacademic programs, personnel, budgets, facilities, and college operations.
• Recruit,develop, support, and evaluate faculty and staff.
• Championexcellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and community engagement.
• Partner with Advancement to support fundraising, alumni engagement, and donor cultivation.
• Ensure compliance with SACSCOC, AACSB, and other applicable accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Represent the College and University throughout the region and beyond.

• Terminal degree in a discipline within the College or a closely related field.
• Experience administering AACSB-accredited programs.
• Three to fiveyears of academic leadership experience.
• Credentialssufficient for appointment at the rank of Professor.
• Minimum offive years of higher education experience.

• Provenethical, transparent, and trustworthy leadership.
• Experience leading strategic planning, change management, and organizational growth.
• Strong communicator and relationship builder.
• Experience with accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement.
• Student-centered approach and commitment to academic excellence.
• Understanding of business, technology, workforce trends, and industry partnerships.
• Ability tobalance accountability, collaboration, and academicfreedom.
• Success in fundraising, external engagement, and resource development.

Columbus State University is a student-centeredpublic institution committed to academic excellence, innovation,and preparing students for meaningful lives and careers.

Columbus State University is proud to be anequal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire,train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color,national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion,sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.