"Dean of the College of Business"

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), renowned for its size, diversity, and commitment to student achievement, invites nominations, applications, and inquiries for the position of dean of the College of Business (COB). This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished and visionary leader who is passionate about advancing student success, spearheading academic program innovation, and driving fundraising efforts to support COB's mission. Reporting to the provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, the dean will champion student outcomes, serve as a catalyst for new and enhanced academic programs, and play a pivotal role in cultivating philanthropic partnerships that benefit students, faculty, and the broader University community.

COB at UTA stands out as one of the largest and most impactful business colleges in the United States, known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovative program development, and industry leadership. The College consistently ranks among the top business colleges in the nation for research funding, entrepreneurship, and the production of well-prepared graduates who drive economic growth across Texas and beyond. Building on its strong foundation in business education, COB aims to further its transformation into a nationally recognized leader in business innovation, expanding its reach through career-focused degree programs, including graduate and professional degrees on the main campus, at UTA West, and online.

The next dean will inspire and energize the COB community to create transformative experiences for students, enhance academic programs, and forge meaningful connections with alumni and external partners through strategic fundraising initiatives. The dean will identify priorities for investment, provide visionary leadership in scholarship and research, and ensure the effective management of financial and administrative operations. The ideal candidate will bring substantial leadership experience, a proven track record of supporting student achievement, a commitment to innovation, and demonstrated success in fundraising at a large and dynamic institution. In addition, the dean should hold a doctoral degree in a business discipline, possess an outstanding record of educational and research accomplishment and leadership, and have academic credentials suitable for appointment as a tenured full professor at UTA, a distinguished Carnegie R-1 research university.

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as two separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile which can be found at www.wittkieffer.com.

WittKieffer is assisting The University of Texas at Arlington in this search, which will remain open until an appointment is made.

Application materials should be submitted to WittKieffer's candidate portal.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Mercedes Chacón Vance and Natalie Song at UTABusinessDean@wittkieffer.com.