Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Dean, College of Business
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Out-of-State Employment
Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.
Department
Provost Office
HR Home Department
020300 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Pay Grade
Unclassified
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position may not be eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.
Faculty Appointment Type
Tenure Granted
Term (if applicable)
12 month
Begin Date of Appointment
02/01/2027
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
General Function
The College Dean is responsible for the administration of the college which may include, but is not limited to, department head and faculty recruitment and development, department head and faculty evaluation, program development, program review, student advisement, college budgeting and budget control, and indirect supervision of the teaching, research, and service activities of the college.
Description of Primary Duties
The next dean will build on significant strengths while helping position COB for greater academic distinction, enrollment growth, research impact, industry engagement and national visibility. The dean will guide and inspire COB and work collaboratively with, and advocate for, faculty, staff and students by promoting excellence in teaching, scholarship and service; encouraging faculty development; prioritizing student learning; facilitating student recruitment and retention; building partnerships with external constituents and public organizations; engaging in fundraising and alumni relations; and demonstrating sound fiscal management. As chief administrative officer of the College of Business, the Dean will provide professional, intellectual and administrative leadership with a focus on student success and the public affairs mission of the university.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of College Dean are prescribed by the Provost and the University President. A record of inclusive conduct and evidence of multicultural skills in the workplace are required.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description
http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21291.htm
Open Date
08/14/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
The first date of consideration is October 5, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants should upload as three (3) separate documents (PDF format preferred):
• A detailed cover letter, addressed to the search committee, expressing the candidate's qualifications and leadership vision for COB, particularly the opportunities and priorities identified in this announcement.
• A current resume/curriculum vitae (CV).
• A list of five professional references, including email addresses and a brief note of the candidate's working relationship with each.
For more information about the position, please contact the co-chairs of the search:
Dr. Mark Smith
Dean, McQueary College of Health and Human Services
MarkASmith@MissouriState.edu
Dr. Barri Tinkler
Interim Chief Academic Strategy Officer
BarriTinkler@MissouriState.edu
Posting Detail
Posting Number
20260043FTF
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/87656
