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Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

Location: Fort WayneIN 46805 Document ID: AA042-4A8T Posted on: 2016-01-2801/28/2016 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
Minimum Education: Not Specified2016-03-28
 

Dean, Doermer School of Business

Dean, Doermer School of Business

Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) seeks a Dean to lead the Doermer School of Business. The primary duties of the Dean are to provide academic leadership, oversight of the School’s three departments (Accounting & Finance, Economics and Management & Marketing), budget and staff management, and continuous improvement so as to maintain the AACSB accreditation. The Dean will also be expected to engage the external community, fundraise for support and development of the School and its faculty, and to cooperate with other University entities and constituents to ensure the School’s continued excellence in business education.

The University

Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne is the largest institution of higher learning in Northeast Indiana and the fifth-largest public 4-year university in the state, offering more than 200 degrees and certificates. More than 12,000 students of diverse ages, races, and nationalities pursue their education on our beautiful 688-acre campus that encompasses 40 buildings and structures. The university's commitment to service makes it an economic, cultural, and societal leader in the region. See www.ipfw.edu

IPFW is located in Indiana's second-largest city, Fort Wayne, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 475,000. The city enjoys a diverse, active, and well-supported arts community, is home to several minor league sports teams, and has miles of pathways and trails that highlight the city and the three rivers that flow through it. Fort Wayne has been named an "All-American City” three times and is consistently cited for the high quality of life, low cost of living and warm hospitality. The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, which just celebrated its 50th birthday, has been rated one of the top ten zoos in the country for children. Visit www.ipfw.edu/about/fort-wayne/

IPFW's mission is to provide local access to globally recognized baccalaureate and graduate degrees, as well as continuing education programs that will drive the intellectual, social, economic, and cultural advancement of our students and our region. IPFW offers a transformative learning environment characterized by intense mentoring, excellence in faculty scholarship and knowledge creation, integration of life and work experiences, and community engagement, all of which prepares our graduates to improve the quality of life in their communities as well as compete locally, regionally, and globally. The university's commitment to access and to excellence was recently reaffirmed in PLAN 2020, the new 2014-2020 Strategic Plan (ipfw.edu/about/strategic-plan/). 

The Doermer School of Business

The Dean, who reports to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Enrollment Management, administers a school consisting of three departments (Accounting & Finance, Economics and Management & Marketing). The School has undergraduate enrollment of approximately 770 students and an MBA enrollment of approximately 100 students. 

Qualifications

The successful candidate must demonstrate evidence of:

  • Exemplary academic qualifications (as defined by AACSB-International) in one of the disciplines of the School, including an earned doctorate and a record of outstanding academic achievement necessary for appointment as a tenured full professor;
  • Successful academic leadership experience at the department chair level or above, including curricular design, strategic planning, and mobilization of others around a common vision;
  • The personal skills to interact effectively with the School’s internal and external stakeholders;
  • Commitment to student success, faculty excellence in teaching and research, institutional diversity, and community outreach; and
  • Experience with AACSB-International accreditation.

Applications and Nominations

Nominations and applications will be held in confidence. Applications should include a letter outlining the applicant’s background, qualifications and vision for the position, curriculum vitae/resume, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Please send materials in electronic form to:

Martin M. Baker, Senior Vice President

Baker and Associates LLC

4799 Olde Towne Parkway – Suite 202

Marietta, GA 30068

 mbaker@baasearch.com

 

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