Jacksonville, AL – The search for the next Dean of the College of Business and Industry at Jacksonville State Universityis moving into its final phase, with three candidates selected for on-campus visits scheduled throughout April.
The national search, supported by Executive Search Consultant Dr. Geralyn Franklin of Higher Education Leadership Search, attracted 41 applicants. Following virtual interviews with 12 candidates, the pool was narrowed to three finalists.
Each finalist will participate in a series of campus events, including meet-and-greet sessions with faculty, staff, and students, as well as a public presentation open to the university community.
Campus Visit Schedule
April 9
- 10:00–11:00 a.m. – Meet & Greet with CBI Faculty and Staff (369 Merrill Hall Faculty Lounge)
- 11:00–11:45 a.m. – Meet & Greet with CBI Students (369 Merrill Hall Faculty Lounge)
- 2:30–3:30 p.m. – Public Presentation (B01 Merrill Hall)
April 15
- 10:40–11:10 a.m. – Meet & Greet with CBI Faculty and Staff (369 Merrill Hall Faculty Lounge)
- 11:10–11:50 a.m. – Meet & Greet with CBI Students (369 Merrill Hall Faculty Lounge)
- 2:30–3:30 p.m. – Public Presentation (B01 Merrill Hall)
April 23–24
- April 23, 10:10–11:00 a.m. – Meet & Greet with CBI Faculty and Staff (369 Merrill Hall Faculty Lounge)
- April 23, 11:10–11:45 a.m. – Meet & Greet with CBI Students (369 Merrill Hall Faculty Lounge)
- April 24, 10:30–11:30 a.m. – Public Presentation (B10 Merrill Hall Auditorium)
Candidate names will be released one week prior to each scheduled visit. Resumes will also be available for review in the College of Business and Industry Dean’s Office.
“We are very pleased with the quality of the applicant pool for the next dean of Jacksonville State’s College of Business and Industry,” said Dr. Tim Lindblom, Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Sciences and chair of the search committee. “In fact, we have had a difficult time narrowing down this excellent group of candidates to those invited to campus. I’m optimistic about each candidate and am looking forward to their visits and interaction with the Jax State community.”
The search committee, chaired by Dr. Lindblom, includes Dr. Albi Alikaj, Matthew Rosser, Dr. Ronnie Clayton, Dr. Jessica Wiggins, and Dr. Teddi Joyce.
University officials anticipate announcing the selected candidate shortly after the campus visits, with a start date expected in mid-summer.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend the public presentations and meet-and-greet sessions, offering feedback that will help guide the future leadership of the College of Business and Industry.
