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Dean of the College of Business

Michigan Technological University invites inquiries, applications, and nominations for the position of dean of the College of Business. Reporting to the provost, the dean is the chief academic and administrative officer for the college. Building upon existing institutional strengths, the dean should be a forward-thinking, innovative, and collaborative leader who provides strategic leadership to take the College to even greater heights. The dean will lead the College and work with other university administrators, faculty, staff, and students to promote continued excellence in teaching, research, and service.

Founded in 1885, Michigan Tech is an R1 flagship technological university in the state of Michigan with more than $124 million in annual research expenditures and eight interdisciplinary research institutes housing ten more research centers. Located in Houghton, in the heart of Michigan’s scenic Keweenaw Peninsula, the University attracts world-class faculty who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Michigan Tech is well known for its return on investment, with our graduates earning the ninth highest median starting salary in the country. 

Michigan Tech is home to more than 7,400 students representing about 70 countries. The College of Business, which has grown for five consecutive years, enrolls over 600 on-campus and online students across nine undergraduate and four graduate programs, including accounting, business analytics, construction management, economics, engineering management, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing. Within the University’s STEM-focused environment, the College prepares students with strategic, analytical, and entrepreneurial skills through hands-on learning experiences such as the Enterprise Program and the Applied Portfolio Management Program.

For full consideration, complete application packages should be received by December 1, 2025. Application packages must include a: (1) cover letter; (2) vision statement for the future of education, research, increased philanthropy, and enrollment growth in the College; (3) curriculum vitae; and (4) contact information for five professional references (referees will not be contacted without written permission of applicant). We strongly encourage applicants to address the required and desired qualifications with respect to education, experience, skills, and abilities in their cover letter along with an explanation of their ability to be successful in the essential duties and responsibilities. 

Michigan Tech is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. 

For additional information, contact the search committee chair, Dr. Dennis Livesay, at dlivesay@mtu.edu, or visit https://www.mtu.edu/provost/hiring-initiatives/ for the position prospectus and details on how to apply.