Dean, College of Business

Mississippi State University (MSU) invites nominations and applications for the next Dean of the College of Business. The college and university are looking for a visionary leader with a record of excellence who will continue to guide and grow the College of Business into the future. MSU is a comprehensive, doctoral degree-granting institution with a nationally and internationally diverse student body. To individuals, it offers a wide range of opportunities and challenges for learning and growth; to the world of knowledge, vigorous and expanding contributions in research, discovery and application; and to people in every region of Mississippi, a variety of expert services. As a land-grant institution, Mississippi State University is dedicated to three broad purposes: learning, research and service.

The Dean is the chief academic and executive officer of the College of Business, reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President. Through the campus-wide Dean's Council, the Dean contributes to decisions affecting the university as well as the College of Business. The incoming Dean will have a strong foundation upon which to build, with faculty known for their research productivity and teaching excellence, and a college dedicated to outreach. The successful candidate will possess the leadership skills, vision and enthusiasm for the college's commitment to academic excellence.

The college is fully accredited by AACSB and comprised of 90 full-time faculty across its four academic units. The college enrolls nearly 3,700 students across undergraduate, master's, and Ph.D. programs. The college staff, comprised of 39 employees, work in a wide variety of areas including student support, recruitment, marketing and promotion. The college has a budget of more than $15 million and endowments of more than $52 million. The new Dean will collaborate with the faculty and staff of the college in the management of the college's teaching, research and service activities for both the Starkville and Meridian campuses.

All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile, which can be found at wittkieffer.com.

WittKieffer is assisting Mississippi State University in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by January 31, 2023. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer's candidate portal:
https://candidateportal.wittkieffer.com/description?jobID=24233

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Ryan Crawford, Christine Pendleton and Sarah Seavey at MSST-BusinessDean@wittkieffer.com.

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

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