Dean, School of Business

Providence College

Dean, School of Business

Providence College (PC) seeks a strategic, innovative, and collaborative leader to serve as dean of its renowned School of Business (PC Business). The dean will articulate and advance a strategic vision for the school's future, elevating its standing and maximizing its impact.

PC Business offers a virtues‑based education grounded in uncompromising integrity. The curriculum blends classroom learning with practical experience and emphasizes collaboration and team‑centered skills. Students are trained to think critically, ask the right questions, ponder what is authentically good, and lead in pursuit of the truth. This experience is rooted in Providence College’s Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts tradition and distinguishes PC Business graduates in their careers.

PC Business enrolls nearly 2,000 undergraduate and about 175 graduate students across the departments of Accountancy, Finance, Management, and Marketing. The school has 60 full‑time tenure‑track and non‑tenure‑track faculty and 16 full‑time staff. Established in 2007, PC Business has been continuously accredited by AACSB since 2012.

• Articulate and advance a strategic vision for the school's future, elevating its standing and maximizing its impact.
• Lead and collaborate with faculty, staff, students, senior PC leaders, alumni, the Business Advisory Council, the Dominican community, and other internal and external constituents and partners.
• Guide curricular and experiential initiatives that integrate classroom education with practical experience, emphasizing collaboration and team‑centered skills.
• Facilitate continuous improvement and accreditation efforts, maintaining AACSB accreditation and supporting the school's heritage and mission.

• A Ph.D. or terminal degree in a related field and qualifications for tenure at the rank of full professor in the School of Business.
• Proven experience in academic leadership, strategic planning, and faculty development.
• Commitment to the college’s Dominican tradition, Catholic values, and the virtues‑based education framework.
• Strong skills in communication, partnership building, and engagement with diverse stakeholders.

Applicants should provide a CV and letter of interest. For priority consideration, submit materials by January 26, 2026. Candidates will be considered until an appointment is made.

Confidential nominations and inquiries can be directed to Philip Tang, Lucy Leske, and Julia Bradley at P

Providence College, a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering a beloved community. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. See Providence College’s Non‑Discrimination Policy.