Dean of Business jobs in Rhode Island

Oversees the operations for the College of Business in support of the college’s strategic plan and initiatives

Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with the creation and delivery of the strategic plan for the College of Business, as well as with other academic initiatives that support the university’s mission, vision, and strategic plan
• Coordinates course schedules and faculty teaching assignments campuswide and across modalities, including handling alternative work assignments when necessary
• Manages faculty and staff recruitment and retention, including the hiring and evaluation of full-time faculty and adjunct instructors
• Works with other members of the college to finalize staffing plans
• Oversees the faculty mentoring program
• Oversees the student experience within the undergraduate and graduate programs in the College of Business to promote student success, retention and experiences; including student advising and experiential education
• Advances student enrichment opportunities in the College of Business (e.g., study abroad, service learning, internships, etc.)
• Oversees the programs within the College of Business to monitor program quality and maintain compliance with internal academic policies and the accrediting bodies of the university and the college
• Leads the implementation and use of assessment procedures that create data to drive decision-making processes for the college, including the outcomes assessment for the academic majors of the college
• Oversees and manages curriculum development and instruction in the college to maintain academic integrity and rigor
• Oversees the use of office and laboratory space and equipment as well as coordinates repair and replacement of facilities and equipment, as needed
• Assists the Dean with internal and external univeristywide events, as needed, including events within admissions, alumni relations, advancement and development
• Represents the College of Business on various committees and councils, at assigned university functions, and at designated off-campus events
• Oversees the dean’s office operations for the College of Business
• Processes paperwork on behalf of college leadership as well as s reviews correspondence, drafts of reports and plans
• Promotes diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the college including workforce composition, programming and other college initiatives
• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of department budget
• Supervises and develops department employees, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus and department policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or other appropriate accreditation as determined by JWU
• Moderate amount of experience working in faculty or academic administration or other related experience

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.