Associate Dean, William G. Rohrer College of Business

Associate Dean, William G. Rohrer College of Business

Job no: 018909

Work type: Regular Full-Time

Location: Glassboro, New Jersey

Categories: Faculty - College of Business

Position: Associate Dean, William G. Rohrer College of Business – 12 month full-time position

Position Description:

Rowan University invites applications for an Associate Dean of the William G. Rohrer College of Business (RCB). RCB seeks an inspiring, visible, and collaborative individual who is comfortable working in a growing, innovative environment. The Associate Dean will be instrumental in helping to steer the College through the next phase of strategic transformation in support of Rowan University’s path to an R1 institution. This individual will support the Dean in crafting and implementing strategic initiatives, working directly with faculty and staff to drive excellence in all facets of the College. This position provides the opportunity to work closely with leaders across the university as well as key stakeholders. The anticipated start date is January 2027.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in a business discipline from an AACSB accredited institution. Demonstrated evidence of leadership in a collegiate business school setting as well as excellence in teaching, research, and service. Familiarity with AACSB accreditation standards and practices. An understanding of undergraduate and graduate business programs, curriculum development, curriculum evaluation, and student learning in today’s business environment. Success working with different student populations and supporting their progress. Willingness and capability to take initiative to drive excellence in all facets of College operations. Demonstrated experience interacting with external constituents, including alumni, employers, and potential donors. Industry experience outside of a university is desirable. Candidates with the appropriate academic qualifications may be considered for a concurrent appointment as either an associate professor or a full professor in a tenured position.

Rohrer College of Business:

The William G. Rohrer College of Business is a growing, vibrant community of nearly 3,000 undergraduate and master’s-level students. Our state-of-the-art, 100,000-square-foot building brings together the latest technology, collaboration and creative spaces, career services, academic advising, and dining, all designed to create an exceptional student experience.

RCB is one of a small number of business schools in the U.S. to hold accreditations from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (https://www.aacsb.edu/about-us) (AACSB) for its business programs and from the Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (https://www.abet.org/accreditation/) (ABET) for its Information Systems & Analytics program.

RCB offers eight undergraduate majors and nine minors, along with concentrations and certificates. Graduate programs include the 30-credit MBA, a STEM MBA, a Master’s in Organizational Leadership, and an MS in Finance. The College has four departments: Accounting & Finance, Marketing & Business Information Systems, Management, and Entrepreneurship. The School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, housed in the College of Business, is anchored by the Rohrer Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and is repeatedly ranked among the best programs in the U.S. RCB recently launched a School of Financial Planning, with the goal of becoming a leading program for developing the next generation of financial advisors.

To Apply:

Applications should include the below listed items, assembled in the following order in a single PDF file:

• Cover letter summarizing qualifications and the applicant’s interest in the position

• Current detailed CV

• Transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for initial review)

• Names and contact information for three to five references.

Applications are only accepted on line at URL: https://jobs.rowan.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until suitable candidates have been identified. Applicants will need to submit the above materials via our online application system at https://jobs.rowan.edu/en-us/listing/.

BENEFIT INFORMATION

For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents)." For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/

SALARY

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $170,000 to $190,000, with placement within the range determined by candidate's qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, and other factors. Appropriate start-up packages may be available. Please visit this link (https://www.cnjscl.org/Library/CNJSCL\_FT-PT\_2023-2027\_Salary\_Charts-Approved.pdf) to view all respective salaries within the posted range.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the University will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position. All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Matthew Sarkees, Dean Rohrer College of business ([email protected]).

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor's through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 25,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan is the fastest-growing public research institution in the Northeast and among the nation's top 10, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here (https://www.rowan.edu/about/) .