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Dean of the Murray Koppelman School of Business

POSITION DETAILS

Brooklyn College, a vibrant senior college of the City University of New York, invites applications for the position of Dean of the Murray Koppelman School of Business. Founded in 1930 on a beautiful 35-acre campus, Brooklyn College is one of 26 higher educational institutions of the City University of New York (CUNY), the largest urban university system in the nation. The College enrolls approximately 14,390 undergraduate and graduate students and includes 427 full-time faculty members. Students benefit from a broad set of curricular offerings across five schools: Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Natural and Behavioral Sciences; and Visual, Media and Performing Arts.

Brooklyn College provides a transformative education to students from all backgrounds. Educating immigrant and first-generation students and improving the communities the College serves are among the core values of the institution. Rigorous academic programs across the liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies prepare students to become creative problem-solvers and leaders in their chosen fields. Brooklyn College has been nationally recognized for the outstanding quality of its academic programming and its ability to act as an engine of social mobility. In 2025, Forbes ranked Brooklyn College first in the nation for giving students the best return on investment and The Princeton Review ranked the college first for student body diversity. Also, The Wall Street Journal named Brooklyn College 3rd in the nation as a “Best Value College” and U.S. News and World Report ranked Brooklyn College the 6th best university in the region for encouraging social mobility, while ranking it 16th best overall in the region.

We seek a visionary leader for the Koppelman School of Business with a history of innovative program development and collaborative academic leadership. The ideal candidate will be eager to engage with diversity and exhibit a demonstrated commitment to inclusion and heterogeneity. We are looking for an individual who can recruit and retain faculty who reflect the diversity of our student body. Successful candidates will bring their unique creativity, sensitivity, insights and perspectives to a college community that welcomes innovation in scholarship and teaching.

The Koppelman School was accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business in 2019 and reaccredited in 2024, making it the only AACSB-accredited business school in Brooklyn. Approximately 6 percent of business schools worldwide have achieved AACSB accreditation. Koppelman currently includes approximately 2,338 undergraduate students, 362 graduate students, 47 full-time faculty, and dedicated adjunct faculty. The School offers undergraduate degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, and a joint degree in Information Systems, master’s degrees in Accounting and in Business Administration, and is preparing to launch a master’s degree in finance during the 2025-26 academic year. A vital Student Leadership Council coordinates school-wide activities. The School also offers students an innovative array of student development programs, from leadership academies to accounting bootcamps, and investment institutes. An enthusiastic alumni base is employed in a wide range of firms throughout New York City.

Reporting to the Provost, the Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School. The Dean sets the standard for intellectual engagement and accomplishment; provides strategic vision and operational leadership based on best practices; ensures continued AACSB accreditation; vigorously promotes diversity, inclusion, and collaboration in all of the School’s practices and programs; builds community across faculty, staff, and students; ensures students are served by academic programs of the highest quality and effectiveness; oversees systems and processes that ensure academic integrity and rigor, including program assessment, program review, departmental planning, and accreditation activities; advances improvements in faculty life; promotes and supports faculty scholarship and grant/contract-seeking pre-and post-tenure; encourages experimentation in pedagogy and programming; oversees processes for faculty hiring and retention; builds external partnerships to support student academic and career preparation and faculty development and research. The Dean conducts third-year review of all new faculty and makes recommendations on reappointments, tenure, and promotion.

The Dean will be expected to lead the School in addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and related technologies. This includes guiding faculty in the development of curricula that remain responsive to evolving industry needs, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills and ethical frameworks necessary to thrive in a technology-driven economy.

Working collaboratively with faculty, students, and staff, the Dean will advance the strategic plan that supports the AACSB agenda and further shape the academic and intellectual identities of the school to meet the needs of today’s students and faculty in our rapidly changing world.

The Dean will also play a key role in strategically engaging with and expanding the Koppelman School of Business Dean’s Advisory Council, leveraging its expertise and networks to enhance the School’s visibility, relevance, and impact in the business community.

The Dean manages the implementation of the college’s strategic plan on the school level in close collaboration with all members of the academic leadership team. They will oversee the work of the Chairs and the academic departments. The Dean works with the vice presidents, deans, senior administrators, and staff across the College to conduct day-to-day operations, improve student success, and further the work of the School.

The Dean formulates fundraising priorities for the School in collaboration with the Provost, faculty, and the Academic Cabinet and works in partnership with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and the larger development team to help create materials that advance the case for funding and engages in fundraising activities to achieve support. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven track record in fundraising and a willingness to collaborate closely with the Brooklyn College Foundation to develop and implement a viable plan for increasing contributed income in support of the School’s strategic goals.

The Dean is a member of the college-wide Policy Council, the Provost’s Academic Cabinet, and the President’s Extended Cabinet.

The Dean should have demonstrated experience in expanding access to business education for nontraditional students, including working adults, transfer students, and those from underserved communities. This includes developing flexible program formats, online and hybrid offerings, and targeted support services to ensure student success

Strong and relevant industry connections are essential, as the Dean will be expected to cultivate partnerships that enhance experiential learning, internship and job placement opportunities, and faculty engagement with current business practices.

The Brooklyn College ethos is strongly invested in the educational and eventual career success of a student population that encompasses a multiplicity of nationalities, ethnicities, religions, cultures and languages. We are committed to fostering a spirit of camaraderie and shared ideals across the entire spectrum of our varied constituency. By accessing a first-class and affordable college education in an inclusive and nurturing intellectual environment, our students acquire the skills, confidence, and global mindedness that allow them to compete and thrive in a rapidly changing, unpredictable marketplace of ideas that is increasingly mindless of borders and spans the gamut of cultures and vernaculars. Together we will model the finest that a public urban liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies college can be for the present and future.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.

Required

+ A PhD in a relevant discipline or an equivalent terminal degree

+ Knowledge and experience with AACSB accreditation standards and continuous improvement processes

+ Deep understanding and appreciation for all areas of Business

+ Extensive knowledge of best practices in higher education administration

+ A record of outstanding teaching, scholarship, and service

+ Academic leadership experience at the chair level or above

+ Budget management experience

+ Experience in innovative program development, including online programming

+ Potential to fundraise effectively

+ Demonstrated commitments to diversity and inclusion

+ Demonstrated ability to identify, address, and diffuse conflict and problem-solve effectively

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

+ Demonstrated commitments to team-building and team work

+ Collaborative management style

+ Strong work ethic and orientation to academic service

Preferred

+ Progressive experience in academic administration at a mid-size public institution

+ Interest in shared leadership and culture change in a large organization

+ Experience in grant writing

+ Successful record of innovative program development, including executive and online delivery models

CUNY TITLE

Dean

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$200,000 - $240,000; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

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Applicants should upload one paginated PDF document that includes the following three components:

+ A cover letter that discusses the candidate’s qualifications and interest in the position

+ An up-to-date CV

+ The names and contact information for five professional references; references will not be contacted without consultation with finalists.

CLOSING DATE

December 22, 2025

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

31179

Location

Brooklyn College