Description

Colorado State University invites applications and nominations for the Dean of the College of Business. The Dean reports to the Provost and Executive Vice President, serving as the chief academic and spokesperson for the College on curriculum, personnel, and resource advocacy issues.

We seek a dynamic, passionate, and caring leader with a strong scholarly record, deep academic values, excellent leadership skills, a proven track record in external relations and development, and a proven ability to manage in a way that can be leveraged to lead a world class College of Business.

At the College of Business, we believe deeply that business has the transformative power to address society’s greatest challenges – advancing sustainability and innovation alongside economic prosperity. We seek a Dean who shares our devotion to “Business for a Better World;” someone who embraces our mission to transform lives through business education, scholarly research, and community engagement, who will amplify our values, and who will lead the College with passion and purpose so that we continue to shape business as a force for good.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, for full consideration applications should be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm MST November 3, 2025 to https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/166579.

For full consideration, applications should include:

1) a letter expressing their interest, experience, and vision for the position, specifically provide evidence of required and preferred qualifications listed above,

2) a current vitae, and

3) the names and contact information of five references. Inquiries and applications will be kept confidential until finalists are named for on-campus interviews. References will not be contacted until advanced stages of screening, and not without prior notification to candidates.

Preferred start is July 1, 2026.

Questions regarding the search may be directed to Dr. Allen Robinson, Dean, College of Engineering at (970) 491-1437. Nominations are encouraged and should be sent by October 17, 2025 to cobdeansearch@colostate.edu. Please include the name, email address and phone number of the nominee.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you need assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

CSU is an EO employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.