Dean Search: College of Business

The successful candidate for the Teddy Jacobi Dean of the College of Business shall have all of the following skills and qualifications:

• An earned doctorate or other terminal degree in a discipline appropriate to the college;
• Academic qualifications for appointment at the rank of professor in one of the academic departments/schools of the college;
• Evidence of a student-centered approach for enhancing the teaching and learning mission of an academic program or unit;
• Leadership experience related to faculty and staff, such as serving as a department chair, associate dean, or associate provost.
• Experience related to managing financial and personnel resources;
• Collaboration with external stakeholders, which may include alumni, donors, industry, education, government, and other community partners; and
• Experience with program, college, or university-level accreditation or assessment.

The successful candidate for the Teddy Jacobi Dean of the College of Business may also have some of these preferred skills and qualifications:

• Experience in securing external funding from donors or funding agencies;
• Experience with AACSB accreditation;
• Evidence of enhancing research and scholarly productivity among faculty;
• Experience in regional universities that are part of a larger university system;
• An understanding of responsibility-center-management (RCM) budget models;
• A track record of improving student outcomes;
• Commitment to working with a variety of student populations, including first-generation college students and adult learners; and/or
• Experience with strategic planning and implementation.

Academic Search is partnering with Purdue University Northwest in this search. Those who are considering applying are encouraged to schedule a confidential conversation with Senior Consultant Dr. Ginny Horvath.

To learn more about this opportunity, discuss your qualifications and interest, or schedule a call, please email PNWDeanBusiness@academicsearch.org.

Applications

To apply, a candidate should submit these three separate documents electronically in .pdf format to PNWDeanBusiness@academicsearch.org:

1. A detailed cover letter addressing the Teddy Jacobi Dean of Business expectations and qualifications as outlined in this search profile;
2. A full resume/curriculum vitae with relevant qualifications, responsibilities, and accomplishments; and
3. A list of five professional references, including names, titles, organizations, phone numbers, and email addresses, noting the candidate’s relationship for each reference.

References will not be contacted until later in the search process and only with the candidate’s permission. A background check (including identity, degree verification,
and criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered this position.

Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but for full
consideration by the search committee, please submit materials by October 20, 2025.

Nominations

Please submit nominations to PNWDeanBusiness@academicsearch.org. Be sure to include the nominee’s full name, position, institution/organization, and email address.

All applications, nominations, and inquiries will remain confidential until finalists are identified for a campus interview. Finalists for the position will participate in
campus interviews that will include a public presentation.

Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.