Neil Griffin College of Business Dean

*Search*

The future leader of the Neil Griffin College of Business will hold the endowed Griffin Dean's position and be tasked with the development of a distinctive strategy to maintain the quality of existing programs while developing new programs, expanding online program offerings, and fostering a forward-looking faculty environment. An AACSB accredited college, strengthening relationships that support academics and research with the business community both domestically and internationally, including partnerships via A-State's Campus Queretaro in Mexico, and acquiring resources through fundraising to enhance teaching and research within the college are key goals. To learn more about the resources and centers at the Griffin Dean's disposal, including the significant naming endowments, visit AState.edu/Griffin.

*About A-State*

Founded in 1909, Arkansas State is a Carnegie Research 2 university of almost 14,000 students and over 100,000 alumni. A-State hosts the first osteopathic medical school in Arkansas, the New York Institute of Technology's College of Osteopathic Medicine, and opened the first U.S.-style residential campus in Mexico in fall of 2017. Notable for past service to first-generation students and a long tradition of student-friendly instruction, A-State is the second largest university in Arkansas and offers more than 130 degree areas of study, including a robust online program, and has a diverse student body from across the nation and around the world. A-State is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, and is an FBS member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

*Qualifications*

An earned doctorate in one of the Griffin disciplines from an accredited institution plus five years of administrative leadership with responsibility for budget, strategic planning, HR management, performance reviews, and promotion/tenure decisions is required. The required experience also includes academic accomplishments warranting tenured appointment; a record of student success, retention, and completion; demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining partnerships with external stakeholders; and documented success in fundraising and external research grants. Among the preferred skills are leadership in AACSB accreditation, demonstrated knowledge of national and international business trends, retention and recruitment of domestic and international students, and preparation of those students for academic and employment success. A-State does not discriminate on the basis of color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or disability in any of its practices, policies or procedures.

*GRIFFIN DEAN OF BUSINESS*

To apply or to nominate candidates, please visit AState.edu/GriffinDeanSearch

Applicants should upload a cover letter speaking to diversity and addressing qualifications, curriculum vitae, along with the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of five professional references. A review of candidate information will begin May 2, 2022