Dean, Beacom School of Business

Dean, Beacom School of Business

The University of South Dakota invites applications for the next Dean of the Beacom School of Business, a pivotal academic leader who will shape the future of business education across South Dakota and the region. The successful candidate will be an entrepreneurial, innovative visionary who values all Beacom programs, students, faculty, and staff — and who celebrates their successes. The new dean will aggressively seek partnerships in the rapidly growing Sioux Falls market and be a visible advocate for the business school's service to the entire state.

This is a moment of transformation for USD and Beacom: expanding into Sioux Falls, strengthening experiential learning, elevating AACSB excellence, and building the next generation of business leaders.

For more information, or to provide a nomination please contact Beacom Dean Search

Open Until Filled
- Yes

First Consideration Date - 09/30/2026

Advertised Salary

Duration of the Term - 12 months

Appointment Percent - 100

Work Hours

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type
- Regular

Faculty Status
- No

Scope of Search
- External (includes Internal)

This position requires
- Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Contact Information

Cognitive Requirements

Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing/Equipment

Physical Requirements

Repetitive Motion, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)

Sensory Requirements

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.

Working Environment

Classroom Environment, Office Environment

Required Documents

Optional Documents