Dean of the Coleman College of Business

The University of Pikeville seeks a dynamic and creative professional interested in leading the Coleman College of Business. As the Dean, the primary responsibility will be to serve as the chief administrative and academic officer of the College of Business. The Dean of the College of Business will be responsible for programs in management, accounting, and entrepreneurship at the associate, baccalaureate, and master’s levels

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the alignment of the College’s efforts with the strategic goals of the University.
• Represent the President and Vice President for Academic Affairs to the faculty and staff of the College.
  
• Represent, advocate for, and mediate for the College’s faculty, students, and academic programs.
  
• Lead development of new academic programs and revision of existing programs.
  
• Promote retention, persistence, and degree completion of students of the College and University as a whole.
  
• Establish an aligned, cross-institutional and cross-sector framework of action around student success.
  Direct continuous improvement of the College, ensuring it is an innovative unit current or ahead of national best practices.
  
• Representing the College on the University Executive Staff.
  
• Coordinate with the Vice President for Academic Affairs office to ensure successful accreditation.
  
• Work with academic departments and the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs on developing and implementing strategic planning goals, objectives, and action plans.
  
• Represent the College and University within the community and with national, regional, and state organizations.
  
• Assist the Office of University Advancement in fundraising for the College.
  
• Collaborate with the Office of Admissions to set and meet goals for student enrollment, retention, and graduation.
  
• Supervise the curricula, courses, and methods of instruction, and work with faculty to improve them. 
• Serve as a liaison to the other administrative units of the University to promote University-wide endeavors.
• Recruit faculty who will position the College for success.
• Mentor and develop faculty, with an emphasis on ensuring faculty are prepared to achieve promotion.
• Recommend the appointment, salary, promotion, and dismissal of faculty members.
• Oversee the budget for the College.
• Cultivate a collegial, collaborative environment with faculty, students, staff, administrators, and the community.
• Promote diversity and effective interaction within a multicultural environment.
• Lead with transparency and respect, modeling professional and ethical behavior.
• Support the teaching, research, and scholarly work of the faculty and students in the College.
• Recruit students for the graduate program.

Education/Experience:

• Terminal degree required from an accredited institution.
• Administrative leadership experience in higher education.
• Experience teaching face-to-face and/or online within a higher education environment.
• Experience working with technology, particularly integrating technology into courses in innovative ways that enhance student engagement and learning.
• Experience managing budgets and personnel.
• Ability to communicate and develop relationships/partnerships within the University and surrounding community.
• Alignment with the University of Pikeville mission.
• Ability to embrace diversity to best serve a growing higher education community.
• Ability to foster excellence and innovation.
• A history of demonstrating strong character and outstanding integrity.

The University of Pikeville offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. UPIKE offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, telemedicine, long term disability, tuition waivers, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and HSA, FSA, & dependent care accounts. UPIKE also offers a generous holiday schedule and paid leave program.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received on or before  12/11/2026 will be given priority consideration.

Important Notes: Resume and other application materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. Please, specifically address the qualifications, competencies and desired qualifications in your resume and application materials.

The University of Pikeville is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.

For more information about the University of Pikeville, please visit http://www.upike.edu. In addition to the application, interested applicants are requested to attach to their application a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, copies of their transcripts, a teaching philosophy statement, and the contact information for three to five professional references.