Job Description
Pace University
Dean of the Lubin School of Business
New York, NY
Pace University, a dynamic, independent institution of higher education and classified as a Doctoral Research University in The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, invites inquiries, nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Lubin School of Business.
Located in the New York metropolitan area, Lubin offers highly regarded undergraduate, MBA, Executive MBA, and doctoral programs in Accounting, Finance, Marketing and Business Management, and a growing number of interdisciplinary programs. Lubin is accredited for both business and accounting by AACSB International, placing it in the top 3% in the world. AACSB's Peer Review Team described the Executive MBA program as "Highly Innovative, ahead of its time and unique in the marketplace". In US News and World Report's 2010 "America's Best Colleges" survey, Lubin's undergraduate business program is ranked among the best business programs nationwide and in its 2009 "America's Best Graduate Schools" survey, Lubin's part time MBA program ranked 26th nationwide.
As one of the leading business schools in the country, the Lubin School of Business has an accomplished faculty with both academic and professional business experience that prepare students with a unique blend of theory and practice. With its ideal campus locations in lower Manhattan, the heart of the world's financial center, and in suburban Westchester County, near the headquarters of major multinational corporations, and with the continuous input the School receives from the business community, the Lubin School of Business ensures that students at all stages of their careers receive a personalized educational experience that prepares them for success in business. Real-world, practice-based, and globally oriented undergraduate and graduate programs are the result of the Lubin School's commitment to its mission.
Responsibilities and Challenges
The Dean will provide strong leadership to and will work collaboratively with faculty, students, staff, University administration and Pace's other professional schools, to meet the needs of undergraduate and graduate education in the 21st Century.
As the chief academic officer of the school, the dean will be a change agent, able to lead the school's strategy to create a distinctive niche among regional competitors, optimize student enrollment and academic quality, enhance the school's external recognition and support the further integration of the school into the business community. The Dean will provide academic support for the School's faculty, fostering research, teaching, and service, and will articulate the School's vision and goals externally to the private sector and internally to the University community for purposes of collaboration and fundraising.
The University's Strategic Plan calls for the increased development and recognition of the Lubin School in educating "thinking professionals." The Dean will play a key role in leading the implementation of the plan, as well as in enhancing the national ranking of the University.
Qualifications and Application Process
The ideal candidate will be an accomplished and respected academic leader with a PhD, or a successful senior executive/CEO in the corporate sector, with at least an MBA, who understands the critical issues in business education. The candidate should have leadership and management experience and an understanding of the importance of academic and professional research, as well as a demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity in his/her institution or company.
To ensure consideration interested individuals should provide a letter describing their interest in and qualification for the position, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of five references to the Witt/Kieffer search consultants supporting the search, Oliver Tomlin and Howard Jessamy, at DeanBus_Pace@wittkieffer.com by February 26, 2010. The search is underway and will continue until the position is filled.
About Pace University
Founded in 1906, Pace University educates achievers who are engaged in critical issues locally and globally. Known for its outcome-oriented environment that prepares students to succeed in a wide range of professions, Pace is a private metropolitan university which enrolls nearly 13,500 students in bachelors, masters, and doctoral program in the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information System, the Law School, Leinhard School of Nursing, the School of Education and the Lubin School of Business.
More information about Pace University may be found at its web site: www.pace.edu and on the web site of the Lubin School of Business: www.pace.edu/pace/lubin/. Information may also be found on the Pace University career site under posting number 0600681: https://careers.pace.edu/.
Pace University is an Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/H/V, committed to ensuring a diverse learning and working environment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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