The University of Houston invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the C.T. Bauer College of Business.

The University of Houston (UH) seeks a proven academic leader who can serve as the new Dean of its prestigious C. T. Bauer College of Business. As lead administrator of Bauer College, the Dean will partner with university leadership and engage students, faculty, staff, alums, and other key constituents to continue the college’s trajectory of excellence in undergraduate and graduate business education, research, and service. The Dean will also work closely with community partners and business leaders to enhance career development opportunities for students and expand program support.

Ideal candidates must have a demonstrated record of leadership in higher education, and the skills required to oversee a large and complex college. The person should have excellent communication skills, the ability to work effectively with others to build meaningful relationships across multiple constituencies. Candidates should have a terminal degree and academic credentials that merit appointment with tenure at the rank of professor in one of the College’s departments.

The C.T. Bauer College of Business is an internationally renowned business school, and one of the largest degree- granting colleges in the University of Houston with approximately 8,000 students across five academic units: Accountancy & Taxation, Decision & Information Sciences, Finance, Management & Leadership, and Marketing & Entrepreneurship. The Bauer College is also home to several prestigious centers of excellence in Investment Management, Energy, Sales, Real Estate, and Entrepreneurship. The College has a strong academic reputation and relationships with business leaders around the globe.

UH is the largest public university in Houston and one of the largest in Texas, with 46,700 students enrolled across 17 colleges. UH serves a diverse student body and is designated as a Hispanic, Asian, and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution. UH ranks first among Texas universities for social mobility of its graduates and first in global outreach by producing more Fulbright Scholars than any other. UH is a Tier-1 research institution that is nationally recognized for its academic and research excellence. Located in the fourth-largest city in the United States and the energy capital of the world, UH is poised for continued growth and success.

The search committee invites letters of nomination, applications, or expressions of interest by contacting the search firm, Funk Associates, or the search committee chairs listed below. Nominations and applications submitted by November 15th are preferred. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Search Firm: Funk Associates
2911 Turtle Creek Boulevard – Suite 300
Dallas, Texas 75219
Email: uhbauer@funkassociates.com
Phone: (214) 522-1222

Dean Search Committee
University of Houston
C.T. Bauer College of Business
Chair: Michael Twa (mdtwa@uh.edu)
Co-Chair: Vijay Yerramilli (vyerramilli@bauer.uh.edu)