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McDaniel College invites applications and nominations for its inaugural dean of the School of Business and Technology – a rare opportunity to help establish a new academic school within a student-centered liberal arts institution. McDaniel seeks a bold, strategic, collaborative, and innovative leader who will help define the school’s identity. The dean will build meaningful partnerships and bring together faculty, students, alumni, and industry leaders around a shared vision of what business and technology education can be within a liberal arts environment.

Business and technology-related programs are among the College’s most popular offerings, representing over 28% of the undergraduate applicant pool. Thus, the establishment of a School of Business and Technology is in response to both market realities and student demand, and the inaugural dean is expected to bring uncommon credibility at the intersection of academic leadership, business practice, and technological change. The dean will be a leader who can translate liberal arts excellence into measurable outcomes, career readiness, employer trust, enrollment growth, and long-term institutional reputation.

Academic Search is assisting McDaniel College in this search. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held in strict confidence. Although the search will remain open until the position is filled, for full consideration by the Search Committee, candidates should submit all application materials by March 30.

Applicants should submit three separate PDF documents to: McDanielDean@academicsearch.org: (1) a detailed cover letter, addressed to the Search Committee, expressing interest in this position and stating how you meet the qualifications as outlined in the profile, (2) a current resume/curriculum vitae, and (3) a statement of teaching philosophy. References will not be needed until later in the process. To learn more about this opportunity, potential applicants are welcome to schedule a conversation with the Senior Consultant Dr. Sharon Herzberger by requesting a call through McDanielDean@academicsearch.org.

Nominations are not required to be considered for this position. However, we welcome nominations from leaders who know of outstanding candidates. Nominations should be sent to McDanielDean@academicsearch.org and include the nominee’s full name, position, institution/organization, and email address. Academic Search will notify people of their nomination, provide details about the position, and encourage them to apply. Academic Search will not disclose the nominator.

McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities.  McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran’s status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.