"Dean of the College of Business"

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DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

Misericordia University announces a national search for its next Dean of the College of Business and invites nominations, applications, and expressions of interest.

Founded as a college for women by the Religious Sisters of Mercy, Misericordia University (MU) is located on a 127-acre campus in Dallas, Pennsylvania. MU is a small, comprehensive institution with a strong commitment to liberal arts education. The University lives a mission which seeks to cultivate a transformational educational experience that promotes intellectual curiosity and critical thinking in its students while supporting them in achieving a life of purpose.

Misericordia gained university status in 2007 and has grown to encompass three Colleges – the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, and the College of Health Sciences and Education. There is also a Center for Adult and Continuing Education, addressing the needs of adult and non-traditional students. Misericordia University provides a supportive community that is shaped by the four Mercy charisms of the Sisters of Mercy — Mercy, Service, Justice, and Hospitality. Misericordia offers approximately 40 undergraduate programs of study and roughly a dozen graduate programs in the Colleges of Business and Health Sciences and Education. It enrolls 1,930 full-time graduate and undergraduate students, and 218 part-time undergraduates and 244 part-time graduate students.

The College of Business provides a transformative business education, developing students into high-performing members of business, civic, and social segments of the global community, where workers develop the skills and credentials to access well-compensated and meaningful careers. The College of Business is committed to real-world connectivity that aligns with academic theory, creating immediate impact through innovative application and an emphasis on experiential learning. Student development in academics, leadership, and service to others, to nurture a truly transformative outcome, is led by an accomplished, committed, and engaged faculty. The College fosters an ethical foundation that promotes the common good— empowering neighbors, communities, and business leaders to unite, thrive, and create lasting impact across Northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond.

The College of Business has had significant enrollment growth through the addition of new athletic programs at Misericordia. Through this growth, the College now offers undergraduate majors in Accounting, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Professional Studies, and Sport Management. The College of Business also recently added majors in Business Economics, Entrepreneurship, Management, and Marketing. On the graduate level, the college offers an MBA program with specializations in Accounting, Healthcare Administration, Human Resource Management, Management, and Sport Management. The college offers a 4+1 program that enables students to obtain a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. Several undergraduate programs as well as the MBA can be completed online through our accelerated program.

Misericordia University seeks an innovative, collaborative, and inspirational leader for the position of Dean of the College of Business. Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will advance intellectual leadership, pedagogical practice, administrative processes, reputation, and brand identity for the College. The Dean will be a student-centered, collaborative leader responsible for building enrollment, developing partnerships, and authentically interacting with faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, donors, and advisory council members to benefit the College.

A complete Search Profile with additional information about the University and the responsibilities of the position can be found here.

APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS

Applications for the Misericordia University, Dean of the College of Business will be received and considered until the position is filled.

To assure full consideration, applications should be received by January 9, 2026, and must include the following:

• A letter of interest addressing the strategic objectives and qualifications identified in the profile;
• A resume or curriculum vitae; and
• The contact information (email address and phone number) for five professional references, including their relationship to the candidate. References will not be contacted without prior authorization from the candidate.

All application materials will be received in full confidence and should be submitted electronically in PDF format through the AGB Search portal system at: Misericordia University - Dean, College of Business.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to: MUDean-Business@agbsearch.com.

Nominations and inquiries should be directed to:

Melinda L. M. Leonardo, Ph.D.
Senior Executive Search Consultant
AGB Search
melinda.leonardo@agbsearch.com
(919) 280-4901

Frederick V. Moore, J.D./M.B.A.
Senior Executive Search Consultant
AGB Search
fred.moore@agbsearch.com
(712) 299-2544

Additional Information about Misericordia University may be found at https://www.misericordia.edu/.

Misericordia University is an equal opportunity employer. Misericordia University does not discriminate in employment and no question during the application process is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant’s consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state or federal law.