Dean of the Coleman College of Business

University of Pikeville•Pikeville, KY

About The Position

The Dean serves as the chief administrative and academic officer of the Coleman College of Business, overseeing programs in management, accounting, and entrepreneurship at the associate, baccalaureate, and master’s levels. The role aligns the College’s work with University strategic goals; represents and advocates for the College; and leads academic program development, student success initiatives, continuous improvement, accreditation coordination, strategic planning, community engagement, fundraising, enrollment efforts, and budget oversight. The Dean also leads faculty recruitment and development, recommends faculty appointments and personnel actions, supervises curricula and instruction, and fosters a collegial, inclusive, innovative, and ethical environment that supports teaching, research, and scholarship. The position requires a terminal degree from an accredited institution, higher education administrative leadership experience, and experience teaching in a higher education setting. The successful candidate will have experience with educational technology, budgets, and personnel, and will demonstrate strong communication, partnership-building, integrity, and commitment to the University’s mission, diversity, excellence, and innovation. Applications are reviewed beginning immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received on or before 12/11/2026 receive priority consideration. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, a teaching philosophy statement, and contact information for three to five professional references. Final applicants undergo background investigations.

Requirements

Terminal degree from an accredited institution.
Administrative leadership experience in higher education.
Experience teaching face-to-face and/or online in a higher education environment.
Experience working with technology, particularly integrating technology into courses in innovative ways that enhance student engagement and learning.
Experience managing budgets and personnel.
Ability to communicate and develop relationships and partnerships within the University and surrounding community.
Alignment with the University of Pikeville mission.
Ability to embrace diversity to serve a growing higher education community.
Ability to foster excellence and innovation.
History of demonstrating strong character and outstanding integrity.

Responsibilities

Ensure the College’s efforts align with the University’s strategic goals.
Represent the President and Vice President for Academic Affairs to College faculty and staff.
Represent, advocate for, and mediate for the College’s faculty, students, and academic programs.
Lead the development of new academic programs and revision of existing programs.
Promote student retention, persistence, and degree completion across the College and University.
Establish an aligned, cross-institutional and cross-sector framework of action around student success.
Direct continuous improvement of the College and keep it current with or ahead of national best practices.
Represent the College on the University Executive Staff.
Coordinate with the Vice President for Academic Affairs office to ensure successful accreditation.
Work with academic departments and the Vice President for Academic Affairs office to develop and implement strategic planning goals, objectives, and action plans.
Represent the College and University in the community and with national, regional, and state organizations.
Assist the Office of University Advancement with fundraising for the College.
Collaborate with the Office of Admissions to set and meet student enrollment, retention, and graduation goals.
Supervise curricula, courses, and instructional methods, and work with faculty to improve them.
Serve as a liaison to other University administrative units to promote University-wide endeavors.
Recruit faculty who will position the College for success.
Mentor and develop faculty, including preparing faculty for promotion.
Recommend faculty appointments, salaries, promotions, and dismissals.
Oversee the College budget.
Cultivate a collegial, collaborative environment with faculty, students, staff, administrators, and the community.
Promote diversity and effective interaction in a multicultural environment.
Lead transparently and respectfully, modeling professional and ethical behavior.
Support faculty and student teaching, research, and scholarly work.
Recruit students for the graduate program.