Dean, Turner College of Business & Technology

Columbus State University invites inquiries nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Turner College of Business and Technology.

The Turner College of Business and Technology is recognized for its strong teaching culture student-centered approach growing portfolio of business and technology programs and commitment to workforce development. The College is well positioned to expand enrollment strengthen industry partnerships advance innovation and prepare graduates for success in a rapidly evolving economy. Opportunities in cybersecurity computer science online education organizational leadership and employer engagement create a compelling platform for future growth.

Reporting directly to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs the Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College and provides strategic leadership vision and oversight for all academic personnel financial and operational matters.

Opportunity and Priorities

• Lead enrollment growth and program innovation in high-demand business and technology disciplines.
• Provide leadership for upcoming AACSB accreditation activities and continuous improvement efforts.
• Strengthen partnerships with employers the business community military partners and regional economic-development organizations.
• Support faculty recruitment succession planning and professional development amid anticipated retirements.
• Build a culture of trust collaboration transparency and shared purpose.
• Increase student engagement career readiness experiential learning and campus presence.

  Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in advancing CSUs mission vision and academic priorities.
• Oversee academic programs personnel budgets facilities and college operations.
• Recruit develop support and evaluate faculty and staff.
• Champion excellence in teaching scholarship service and community engagement.
• Partner with Advancement to support fundraising alumni engagement and donor cultivation.
• Ensure compliance with SACSCOC AACSB and other applicable accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Represent the College and University throughout the region and beyond.

  Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a discipline within the College or a closely related field.
• Experience administering AACSB-accredited programs.
• Three to five years of academic leadership experience.
• Credentials sufficient for appointment at the rank of Professor.
• Minimum of five years of higher education experience.

  Preferred Characteristics

• Proven ethical transparent and trustworthy leadership.
• Experience leading strategic planning change management and organizational growth.
• Strong communicator and relationship builder.
• Experience with accreditation assessment and continuous improvement.
• Student-centered approach and commitment to academic excellence.
• Understanding of business technology workforce trends and industry partnerships.
• Ability to balance accountability collaboration and academic freedom.
• Success in fundraising external engagement and resource development.

About Columbus State University

Columbus State University is a student-centered public institution committed to academic excellence innovation and preparing students for meaningful lives and careers.

Application and Nomination Process

Buffkin/Baker is assisting Columbus State University in the search for the Dean of the Turner College of Business and Technology. The search will remain open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to materials received by October 23 2026.

Applications should include a current CV/resume and a letter of interest that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications described above.

Inquiries of interest nominations and applications (PDF preferred) should be submitted electronically in confidence to:

Martin M. Baker Managing Partner
Dinah DeWitt Associate
Buffkin/Baker

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment equal access and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit hire train promote and educate persons without regard to race color national or ethnical origin age disability gender religion sexual orientation gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.