Beacom Dean Search
USD President Sheila K. Gestring and the Beacom School of Business Dean Search Committee are searching for the business school’s next dean. The successful candidate will be an entrepreneurial, innovative visionary who values all Beacom programs, students, faculty and staff, and who celebrates their successes. The new dean will also aggressively seek partnerships in the rapidly growing Sioux Falls market and be a visible advocate for the business school’s service to the entire state. The strongest candidates will demonstrate successful AACSB accreditation experience. Candidates with significant academic leadership and private sector success are welcome to apply. A terminal degree in the field is preferred.
We invite you to explore the exciting opportunities that await you at the USD Beacom School of Business.
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Search Timeline
Note that this timeline is subject to modification.
January 3: Search is launched
Late February-March: Finalists are selected
April: Campus Interviews
May: Appointment and announcement of new Dean
Search Committee
Bruce Kelley, Chair |
Dean, College of Fine Arts |
Carole South-Winter |
Associate Professor, Health Services Management |
Tom Tiahrt |
Associate Professor, Economics & Decision Sciences |
Klaus Beckmann |
Chair, Accounting & Finance |
Carly Heard |
Director, Beacom Student Services |
Carissa Doran |
Undergraduate Student, Beacom School of Business |
Madison Stevens |
Graduate Student, Beacom School of Business |
Miles Beacom |
Community Business Leader |
Jordan Bonstrom | Director, Opportunity Center |
Leah Seurer |
Chair, Communications Studies |
Jay Perry |
Vice President, USD-Sioux Falls |
Lisa Ketcham |
Assistant to the Provost |
Emery Wasley |
Assistant Vice President, Human Resources |