Dean, Langdale College of Business Administration

Valdosta State University (VSU) seeks an accomplished, energetic, and visionary individual to serve as the Dean of the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration. Reporting directly to the Provost, the dean oversees three departments offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Appointment date is July 1, 2025. This position carries faculty rank and tenure status.

Role of the Dean:

The Dean, in collaboration with department heads, faculty, staff, students, and leadership across the university, is responsible for the following:

• Providing leadership and vision for the College;
• Promoting a rigorous, research-based curriculum that incorporates innovative teaching practices;
• Working collaboratively across the university and community to implement and nurture existing distinctive programs;
• Collaborating with faculty and department heads on program development, recruitment, and retention initiatives;
• Collaborating with other deans and the Office of the Provost to advance the university’s academic priorities and Academic Affairs Strategic Plan;
• Recruiting outstanding faculty who are actively engaged teachers and scholars, using theory, research, and collaboration to enhance their work in a global and technological society;
• Collaboratively developing, refining, and implementing appropriate policies within the college;
• Assuring that the college’s strategic objectives are met through robust assessment practices;
• Fostering a culture of reflective, evidence-based practice and inquiry within a community of students, faculty, and staff;
• Maintaining accreditations with regional and national organizations;
• Providing leadership in the evaluation and professional development of department heads, faculty, and other personnel;
• Developing the college’s budget and providing oversight for effective resource management; Assisting with fundraising and alumni activities;
• Ensuring that all programs in the college are properly administered and managed;
• Fostering a culture of transparent, clear and consistent communication with faculty and staff in the college, as well as with university and community partners;
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• An earned terminal degree from an AACSB-accredited institution of higher education or other internationally accredited institution in a discipline within the college; 
• A record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with appointment at the rank of full professor with tenure;
• A strong record of progressively responsible and relevant university leadership experience, with a minimum of three years of experience at the department head level or above;
• An awareness of current trends in higher education and a commitment to innovation in teaching and learning;
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Significant and successful experience in faculty evaluation and professional development and in managing enrollment and complex budgets;
• A commitment to shared governance and a consultative leadership style.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant and successful experience with grant writing and extramural funding; Record of successful community outreach; Experience as a college dean; Accreditation experience.

Position Context:

Valdosta State University is a comprehensive university within the University System of Georgia with a student enrollment of approximately 10,200 (81% Undergraduate, 19% Graduate). More than 400 full-time faculty members teach courses at all levels (associate through doctoral) to students in over 100 majors in six colleges. Twenty-nine percent (29%) of undergraduate students enjoy on-campus living, while 40% of graduate students participate in online programs. Consisting of two campuses and 178 acres, VSU provides a unique atmosphere, a broad range of student activities, athletics, and cultural outreach to our community. VSU is in the city of Valdosta, GA, the cultural and commercial hub of South Georgia. For additional information about VSU, visit https://www.valdosta.edu. 

The Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration:

The Langdale College of Business Administration is a fully accredited institutional member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, (AACSB International), placing the College among the top 5% of business colleges worldwide. The faculty in the Langdale College of Business Administration cultivate a learning environment that emphasizes experiential learning, fosters critical thinking, and equips students with the creative and analytical abilities necessary for career success. The Dean leads a college with three academic departments:  Accounting, Management & Marketing, and Economics & Finance offering both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.  

The College is the home of the J. Donald Lee Center for Entrepreneurship, the student managed Financial Trading Center, the Center for Small Business and Economic Research, (CBER), the UGA Small Business Development Center.  The College is also proud to feature the Copeland African American Museum.  The College serves as a central point of collaborative activity with regional and national business, financial institutions, and the college’s faculty and students. Robust Study Abroad opportunities are available for students in all degree programs.  The College is supported by an active and distinguished group of Alumni. For more information, https://www.valdosta.edu/colleges/business/.   

Application Process:

Review of applications will begin January 2, 2025, with full consideration given to any applications that are completed by that date. For more information contact Mr. A. Blake Pearce, Search Chair, via email apearce@valdosta.edu.  Online application is required.

Application Materials:

• Letter of Interest Curriculum Vitae Contact Information for at least three professional references (to include email address)

Valdosta State University is an Equal Opportunity educational institution and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to minorities and individuals with disabilities. Valdosta State University has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office.  Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.  These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.  More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.