Dean Leon Hess School of Business

Job Details

Dean Leon Hess School of Business

Job Category: Academic Leadership
Requisition Number: DEANL001235
Posted: May 27, 2026
Full Time
On-site
Rate: $200,000 USD per year

Monmouth University Main Campus
West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University seeks a visionary, collaborative and innovative leader who will serve as the next Dean of the Leon Hess School of Business, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2027. Applications received by September 15, 2026 will receive full consideration. The position remains open until filled.

The Dean provides overall leadership for the school and reports directly to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. The ideal candidate will possess an earned doctorate in an academic business discipline; a distinguished record of scholarly achievement including effective teaching in higher education (undergraduate and graduate), scholarly activity and service at a level consistent with the appointment to rank of Professor with tenure; demonstrated successful progressive administrative experience in higher education; and experience in successful accreditation processes.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in one of the School's disciplines or a related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated successful progressive administrative experience in higher education with experience leading undergraduate and graduate programs.
• A distinguished record of academic accomplishments, including effective teaching, scholarly activity, and service at a level consistent with the appointment to rank of Professor with tenure.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to treat confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background, knowledge of, or experience in AACSB accreditation and requirements of AACSB Accredited institutions, along with either having a degree from or having held a full-time position in an AACSB accredited school.
• Experience in mentoring and supporting faculty and students. Experience with undergraduate and graduate program development, assessment, and support faculty development of skills directly relating to accreditation standards.
• Strong financial and budgetary experience.
• Successful experience in securing external funding through grants, cultivating donor relationships, and fundraising.
• Effective and collegial work experience with other leaders from a range of academic disciplines.
• Experience with interdisciplinary and cross-school, collaborative program building.
• Experience with oversight of academic Institutes.
• Evidence of fostering community engagement and outreach.
• Awareness of the changing dynamics of national trends in business related fields.
• Commitment to student professional development and career success.
• Ability to cultivate a strong leadership team comprised of the Dean's Office leadership and staff, department chairs, and other leaders in the School