Dean, College of Business

Ohio University seeks a dynamic, strategic, and externally engaged leader to serve as Dean of the College of Business. As the chief academic and administrative officer of the College, the Dean will provide innovative leadership that advances excellence in teaching, learning, research, and engagement while aligning the College's mission and priorities with those of the University. Reporting to the Provost, the Dean oversees academic programs, personnel, fiscal resources, and strategic initiatives for a College with an operating budget exceeding $31 million and a strong foundation of student-centered education, experiential learning, research and scholarship, and industry engagement.

The next Dean will be expected to articulate and advance a distinctive vision for the College's future, building upon highly regarded programs such as sports administration, entrepreneurship, sales and nationally ranked online offerings. Central to this role is positioning the College to respond to a rapidly evolving business environment, including emerging workforce needs, technological change, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence. The Dean will promote agility, accountability, and innovation while strengthening the College's brand and reputation.

A core priority will be delivering a strong and adaptive student experience that integrates high-quality instruction, research and scholarship in an R1 environment, and applied, experiential learning. The Dean also will deepen engagement with alumni, employers, and community partners and explore new programs and initiatives that serve the needs of industry, including executive education, applied research, and other mission-aligned revenue streams. Fundraising and partnership development, in close collaboration with University Advancement, will be critical to sustaining growth and impact.

The College operates within a complex resource environment shaped by growing enrollments and a unionized faculty. The Dean must champion the College's priorities while fostering a transparent, inclusive, and collaborative culture that values faculty and professional staff and supports shared governance. Through clear communication, relationship-building, and strategic leadership, the next Dean will guide the College of Business toward continued excellence, relevance, and long-term success.

Applications can be submitted through the WittKieffer Candidate Portal. Applicants should submit, as separate documents, a CV or résumé and a letter of interest that addresses the themes outlined in the leadership profile at WittKieffer.com. WittKieffer is assisting Ohio University in this search. For full consideration, candidate materials should be received by August 11, 2026.