"Dean of Academics for Business and Technology"

Walsh College, a leading private, nonprofit institution in Troy, Michigan, is committed to shaping the future of business and technology education. The College is seeking an innovative and strategic leader to serve as Dean of Academics for Business and Technology—an opportunity to drive academic excellence, foster growth, and help position Walsh at the forefront of industry-relevant education.

Founded in 1922 in Troy, Michigan, Walsh began as an accountancy institute and has grown into a specialized college offering bachelor's completion, master's, doctoral, and graduate-level certificate programs through its School of Business and School of Technology in areas such as accounting, finance, management, marketing, cybersecurity, data analytics, and information technology. Committed to a transformative business and technology education that combines theory and application to prepare graduates for successful careers, Walsh offers flexible learning options across program levels including in-person, online, and hybrid instruction. For its undergraduate program, Walsh is an upper division institution, meaning students often attend to finish their bachelor's degrees after completing their associate's degrees. Approximately 60% of students are pursuing graduate degrees, and approximately 70% of students attend courses online. Its business school is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, and its technology and cyber programs are National Security Agency-recognized and validated.

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Walsh is recognized for academic excellence and innovation. Walsh consistently earns accolades for its graduate programs, including Forbes' ranking of its Doctor of Business Administration as the #1 Best Online DBA Program. Located in the heart of Southeast Michigan's business corridor, Walsh offers unparalleled opportunities for networking, internships, and partnerships with leading companies.

Reporting to the Vice President and Chief Academic Officer (CAO), the Dean will lead Walsh's academic enterprise with strategic clarity, technical fluency, and entrepreneurial vision. This role will be expected to drive cross-disciplinary innovation, continuously modernize curriculum, and position the College as a catalyst for industry-relevant education and thought leadership. It may be important to emphasize that this is not a status quo position—this is an exceptional opportunity for a builder, a translator, and a systems-thinker who values the transformative power of education as an engine for possibility.

Walsh seeks a forward-thinking academic leader who embraces ethical AI integration and leverages emerging technologies to transform education and position an institution at the forefront of innovation. The ideal candidate will bring the combination of academic leadership experience and a strong record of industry engagement through consulting, executive education, entrepreneurship, or cross-sector partnerships. A doctorate in a business, data, or technology-related field is desired, with dual fluency across domains highly desirable. Additionally, the leader will embody a transparent, entrepreneurial, systems-focused, and people-first approach to leadership.

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile found on the WittKieffer site.

WittKieffer is assisting Walsh College in this search, which will remain open until an appointment is made. Review of applications will begin immediately; early submission is encouraged.

Nominations, inquiries, and applications can be directed to:

Amy Crutchfield and Bronwen Pelaez, Ph.D.

WalshDean@wittkieffer.com