Dean, College of Business

Florida Institute of Technology•Melbourne, FL

About The Position

Florida Tech seeks a visionary, entrepreneurial, and collaborative Dean to lead the success, growth, and future of the College of Business. Reporting directly to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean will provide strategic leadership across academic programs, research and scholarship, faculty development, student success initiatives, fundraising, corporate partnerships, and global engagement. The successful candidate will serve as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College, leading a multidisciplinary faculty and professional staff while fostering innovation, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, strengthening business and industry partnerships, and ensuring the highest standards of academic quality and ethical practice.

Requirements

An earned doctorate or equivalent terminal degree from an accredited institution in business or a closely related discipline.
Scholarly, professional, or practice-based achievements warranting appointment as a tenured Full Professor within the College of Business.
A distinguished record of teaching, academic, professional, and administrative accomplishment.
Demonstrated experience in academic leadership, including program-level, departmental, collegiate, or university-level strategic planning and decision-making.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of five years of progressive academic leadership experience, with prior service as a dean, associate dean, department chair, center director, or comparable leadership role strongly preferred.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and consensus-building skills.
Proven success in fundraising, corporate partnership development, and alumni engagement.
Experience collaborating with industry, professional associations, government agencies, and international business organizations.
Demonstrated understanding of business school accreditation processes (e.g., IACBE, AACSB, ACBSP or equivalent) and continuous improvement frameworks.
Record of successful faculty recruitment, retention, and mentoring.
Familiarity with emerging areas such as data analytics, fintech, entrepreneurship, global business, supply chain management, sustainability, and digital transformation.
Experience with executive education, online and hybrid program delivery, and workforce-aligned credentialing.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic vision and leadership for the College of Business.
Oversee curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
Ensure academic quality, innovation, and alignment with workforce and industry needs.
Foster interdisciplinary collaboration within the college and across Florida Tech.
Ensure programs maintain appropriate academic accreditations and certifications.
Develop and support collaborative degree programs across colleges.
Lead recruitment, retention, evaluation, and professional development of faculty and staff.
Conduct annual performance reviews and support faculty promotion and tenure processes.
Facilitate mentoring and leadership development for junior and mid-career faculty.
Promote a collegial, inclusive, and high-performing academic culture.
Champion impactful scholarship, applied research, and industry-engaged practice aligned with business disciplines.
Support faculty in securing external funding, corporate sponsorships, and philanthropic support.
Promote student engagement in internships, consulting projects, case competitions, and experiential learning.
Encourage innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-enabled business education.
Advance student recruitment, retention, and graduation initiatives.
Strengthen career readiness, placement, and employer engagement.
Expand internship pipelines, co-op opportunities, and experiential learning programs.
Support graduate and executive education offerings that align with regional and global workforce needs.
Manage college budget, resources, and enrollment planning effectively.
Partner with university leadership on financial strategy, program growth, and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with University Advancement to develop and implement fundraising strategies.
Maintain a portfolio of corporate partners and donors across business sectors.
Serve as the chief representative of the College of Business to external constituencies.
Build and sustain strong relationships with corporations, entrepreneurs, alumni, advisory boards, and professional organizations.
Promote the College’s visibility, reputation, and thought leadership regionally, nationally, and globally.
Expand executive education, professional development, and community engagement initiatives.