Dean of the College of Business

Winona State University invites you to join our Community of Learners as the Dean of the College of Business.

About Winona State University:  Founded in 1858, Winona State University (WSU) is the oldest member of the Minnesota State System of colleges and universities. Today WSU serves approximately 7,500 undergraduate and graduate students across two campuses in Winona and Rochester, Minnesota (MN). Winona State was named the second-best public institution in Minnesota by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges,” was listed among the “Best in the Midwest” by The Princeton Review, and named as one of “America’s 100 Best College Buys.”

About the Position:  The College of Business seeks an entrepreneurial and collaborative leader to provide innovative leadership to Winona State University’s AACSB-accredited College of Business. As a dynamic advocate for the College, the Dean is expected to build on previous achievements, lead the College to higher levels of external engagement and academic excellence, and manage a diverse team of faculty, staff and students. The position actively represents all stakeholders within the College to internal and external constituencies. The Dean of the College of Business joins an active and collaborative Deans Council, working as a group with the Provost in providing academic leadership to the University.

About Winona:  The City of Winona, MN has a population of just over 27,500 and is nestled between the bluffs and banks of the Mississippi River - one of the most scenic areas in Minnesota. Winona enjoys a rich legacy in Minnesota history, with convenient access to outdoor recreation, social activities, and community resources. Winona is also home to a wide range of art, music, and theater opportunities, along with museums, collaborative creator spaces, and numerous festivals.

Qualifications: An earned doctorate in one of the major disciplines reflected in the College of Business from a regionally accredited institution and at least five years of demonstrated successful and progressive administrative experience in higher education (e.g. program director, department chair, associate dean) in addition to a record of full-time teaching.

How to Apply:  For a complete job description and information on applying for this position, please go to https://winona.peopleadmin.com.  Applications received by January 11, 2021 will be given priority consideration.

WSU is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

and is an equal opportunity educator and employer.