Dean, College of Business and Information Systems

Dakota State University seeks an innovative, strategic, and relational leader to serve as the next Dean of the College of Business and Information Systems (BIS). BIS leverages the synergy of business, information systems, health informatics, artificial intelligence, and analytics, offering programs from associate through doctoral levels that prepare graduates to thrive in a rapidly changing digital economy. The next dean will champion a mission and vision that leverage DSU’s distinctive technology and cyber focus to strengthen the college’s visibility and impact regionally and nationally.

The dean will be a dynamic academic leader who understands current and emerging industry trends and is excited to cultivate partnerships with business and industry, engage advisory boards, and support faculty in creating innovative programs, pathways, and opportunities. A strong commitment to student success is essential, as is the ability to foster collaboration across all areas of BIS and DSU’s colleges.

Requirements :

The successful candidate will have :

• Earned doctorate degree or recognized terminal degree in a related field from an accredited university.
• Credentials commensurate with an appointment at the rank of associate or full professor.
• Current higher education experience, including successful university teaching and a record of research / scholarship and service.
• Demonstrated effective academic leadership experience, including change management and continuous improvement of teaching and learning.
• Experience with curriculum and program design, assessment, and budget oversight.
• A strong commitment to student success, including strategies to enhance enrollment, retention, and graduation.
• Experience recruiting, retaining, and developing faculty and staff, including participation in promotion and tenure processes and faculty workload management.
• Ability to engage effectively with external stakeholders to promote academic programs, research endeavors, and university initiatives.
• Knowledge of accreditation processes (Higher Learning Commission and / or programmatic accreditation preferred).
• Ability to leverage technology and data for decision making, reporting, and communication.
• Industry experience and knowledge of current professional practice are highly beneficial, particularly in fields connected to business, information systems, health informatics and information management, analytics, and related disciplines.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (Sponsorship is not available for this position.)

Key Responsibilities

Benefits :

How to Apply :

To apply, visit https : / / yourfuture.sdbor.edu . The employment site will allow the attachment of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and contact information for at least three professional references.

For full consideration, please submit all materials by January 5, 2026. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

DSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and DSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing DSU-HumanResources@dsu.edu .

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