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Dean, College of Business
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A Dean is the head of a faculty, school, or administrative division in a university or college.
$117,411 / year median in Texas
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Texas A&M University-Victoria seeks a Dean of the College of Business (COB) at a pivotal moment in its history. Following its 2025 transition into the Texas A&M University System and the recent appointments of a new President and Provost, the University is positioned for renewed growth and transformation. The next Dean will play a central role in helping shape this future by advancing strategic priorities, strengthening academic programs, and contributing to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and student success. The Dean will be responsible for building on the College's AACSB-accredited programs and ensuring programs are responsive to regional workforce needs, including supporting the creation of a new baccalaureate degree in Agribusiness. Working closely with faculty, staff, and community partners, the Dean will advance academic quality, support accreditation efforts, evaluate opportunities for new and expanded programs, and help address workforce and economic development initiatives throughout the region. Serving a student population that includes a high percentage of first-generation, transfer, and non-traditional learners, Texas A&M University-Victoria is deeply committed to access and opportunity. The successful candidate will be an accomplished academic leader with a collaborative, transparent, and data-informed leadership style; a record of supporting faculty excellence; and the ability to build strong relationships across the University and region. This individual will have the vision, integrity, and strategic acumen necessary to strengthen the College, enhance its impact on students and communities, and help advance Texas A&M University-Victoria's mission during a period of exceptional opportunity and momentum. A detailed leadership profile is available at wittkieffer.com . Applications, nominations, and inquiries can be submitted through the WittKieffer Candidate Portal . Applicants should submit, as separate documents, a CV or résumé and a letter of interest that addresses the themes outlined in this profile. WittKieffer is assisting Texas A&M University-Victoria in this search. For full consideration, candidate materials should be received by October 8, 2026 . Nominations and inquiries can also be directed to Ryan Crawford, Natalie Song, and Bronwen Pelaez at TAMUV-COBDean@wittkieffer.com . The Texas A&M University System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. je-eef45140a87e4cbda08573968f3656e3