"Dean, Hull College of Business"

Job Summary

Augusta University invites expressions of interest and nominations for the position of Dean of the Hull College of Business. Augusta University seeks a visionary, entrepreneurial, and collaborative leader who will play a central role in shaping the success, growth, and future of the Hull College of Business. The dean will lead efforts in promoting excellence in student learning, research/scholarship, teaching, and community engagement; attract external resources and fundraise; prioritize enrollment growth; and support the university's leadership role in regional economic development and entrepreneurship.

Its 11 colleges, offer over 160 degrees across four campuses and off-site instructional locations throughout Georgia. More than 2000 faculty provide exceptional instruction, mentorship, and education experiences to nearly 13,000 students both inside and beyond the classroom.

Established in 1971, the James M. Hull College of Business, accredited by AACSB, prepares students for successful careers in business through distinctive academic programs and experiential learning. Hull's programs provide hands-on experiences with the business community and other experiential learning opportunities, providing a competitive advantage to its graduates.

Responsibilities

The dean of the Hull College of Business will be a visionary and seasoned leader dedicated to stewarding significant growth in enrollment, curricula, scholarship, and innovation at Hull. The dean is the chief administrative and academic officer of the Hull College of Business. They are responsible for the teaching, research, and service mission of the college. While overseeing the college's operations, policies, and procedures, the new dean will provide strategic direction, set priorities for resource allocation, and work to generate new funding to support Hull's future growth. Reporting to the provost, the dean helps to ensure that Augusta University achieves key objectives of the university's strategic plan. The dean is the chief advocate for the college, representing the Hull College of Business within the university, the broader community, and industries in the region and state.

Required Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring a record of distinguished academic leadership, research/scholarship, teaching, service, and/or strong business leadership experience in corporate and industry. An earned doctoral degree in a related discipline, relevant academic administrative experience, and a record of scholarly achievement commensurate with an appointment at the rank of Professor with tenure at the time of appointment.

Professor- senior-level career faculty member with 10 or more years of experience in related field to include five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience. Per Board of Regents (BOR) policy, Professors must have a terminal degree.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.

Statement - salary "Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds."

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website.

College/Department Information

The mission of the Hull College of Business is to deliver high-quality programs of instruction, to engage primarily in applied research, and to address workforce development needs. We impact our regional community through interdisciplinary activities and achieve our mission by developing business professionals through experiential learning, community engagement, and career development activities. Developing exceptional business professionals through experiential learning and community engagement who make a positive impact on local and global business communities.

Location

Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

How To Apply

The search committee will begin receiving applications immediately and reviewing materials on an ongoing basis over the Spring of 2026. The requested application materials include a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and a list of five professional references. For best consideration, please submit materials as soon as possible; the recruiting window will close over the Spring of 2026. Please send materials to: audeanhcob@looprecruiting.com

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Augusta University is being assisted in the search by Loop; for additional information, please contact: Dr. Corey Dortch at cdortch@looprecruiting.com