Associate Dean For Faculty And Research

MSU's Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship (Jabs) is dedicated to the education of future leaders through innovative, impactful, and engaging experiences that foster growth amongst our students, our faculty and in our community. Jabs has maintained accreditation with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for more than 40 years, most recently receiving an extension of business accreditation in summer 2023.

Retention, recruitment, and engagement efforts have resulted in record enrollment growth within Jabs, supporting our dedication to advancing the economic, environmental, and social prosperity of the state. The Jabs stakeholders are seeking an experienced faculty/administrator who embraces new challenges through a collaborative approach and a spirit of innovation. We seek candidates who can promote excellence in the classroom, support exciting and impactful research initiatives, and work with partners across Montana's largest and fastest growing higher education institution.Montana State University is located in Bozeman, a vibrant community in the heart of the northern Rocky Mountains.

Montana State University values a broad array of experiences and perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. We are seeking applicants who will be attracted to and succeed in this environment. We particularly seek candidates who have demonstrated an ability to help faculty and students from diverse backgrounds succeed.

In support of our university's strategic plan, which promotes access and respect, we enthusiastically encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as the Associate Dean of the college with responsibilities spanning all aspects of our program including administration, student affairs, and faculty success with direct leadership and mentorship responsibility for faculty.
Oversee the Option Coordinators in the Management, Marketing, Finance and Accounting options.
Work closely and coordinate with the curriculum committee and faculty on accreditation activities.
Serve on the college senior leadership team, closely coordinating with the Dean and Assistant Dean for Student Services & Retention.
Manage student appeals and academic misconduct cases.
Help develop and coordinate experiential learning and economic development opportunities that engage our students and the business community.
Serve as a principal advisor to the college Dean.
Serve as the Jabs representative on University committees, as appropriate.
Represent Jabs at University and community events as needed, including events that may fall outside of traditional work hours.

Required Qualifications

• Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Ph.D. or D.B.A. degree in business or a closely-related field.
A distinguished and sustained record of teaching and scholarly activity sufficient to qualify for the award of expedited tenure at Montana State University.
A record of accomplishment in academic administration and/or demonstrated evidence of potential for future success as an academic administrator.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Demonstrated success in a position(s) of responsibility at an AACSB accredited institution.
Experience with the AACSB accreditation process.
Evidence of a collaborative working philosophy and a strong commitment to collegiality and consensus building across disciplines.

The Successful Candidate Will

Conduct themselves with energy, integrity, and vision.
Support and promote the College's vision for the future.
Demonstrate the ability to create outstanding student outcomes.
Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Work well on teams and in collaborative environments.
Be able to multi-task and to work quickly.
Be able to maintain confidentiality.
Be responsive to all stakeholders (including students, parents, faculty, staff, MSU stakeholders, alumni, donors, and friends of the College.
Possess strong interpersonal skills and core competencies that will support productive relationships and mutual accountability amongst a diverse faculty.
Demonstrate a strong desire to develop and maximize faculty members' capabilities in their pursuit of teaching and scholastic excellence.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

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