Assistant Dean - Tillman School of Business

Job Details

The University of Mount Olive (UMO), Tillman School of Business (TSB), invites applications for a 12-month, full-time Assistant Dean position. This leadership role provides an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to make a meaningful impact on the lives of traditional and non-traditional adult learners while advancing business programs and processes that support the University’s mission to transform lives through education.

The Assistant Dean reports directly to the Dean of the Tillman School of Business and provides leadership in accreditation, assessment, faculty oversight, student advising, student engagement, and academic quality assurance. The position includes teaching responsibilities and close collaboration with faculty and university stakeholders.

Responsibilities include

Accreditation, Assessment, and Continuous Improvement

• Provide leadership and oversight for TSB accreditation activities related to SACSCOC and ACBSP.
• Work closely with the Dean, senior leadership, faculty, and institutional stakeholders to ensure compliance and preparation for accreditation reviews.

Faculty Recruitment, Credentialing, and Evaluation

• Chair the hiring committee for all adjunct and full-time faculty positions within the Tillman School of Business.

Student Advising and Support

• Guide and review faculty advising practices to ensure consistent, high-quality advising for business students.

Academic Operations and Quality Assurance

• Ensure course materials and resources listed in LMS syllabi align with adopted materials available through the University bookstore.

Student Engagement and Applied Learning

• Work collaboratively with the Director of the UMO Business and Financial Solutions Center to promote applied learning opportunities to business students.

Engagement and Outreach

• Assist with admissions, orientation, graduation, and other university- and school-related events.

Teaching

Teach the equivalent of two courses per semester in an academically qualified discipline within the Tillman School of Business.

Minimum Qualifications

Master of Business Administration (MBA) from a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with the ACBSP accreditation process. Significant industry or professional experience.

Compensation and Rank

Salary and academic rank are commensurate with education and experience. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package.