Dean and Professor of the Krause School of Leadership and Ethics

The Citadel invites nominations and applications for the inaugural Dean and Professor of the Krause School of Leadership and Ethics

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, seeks nominations and applications for the inaugural Dean of the Krause School of Leadership and Ethics—a 12-month, tenured faculty position or professor of practice at the rank of Professor. The inaugural dean will be a visionary leader who will guide a talented faculty and staff in launching the premier school of leadership and ethics in the nation. The school will prepare undergraduate and graduate students to be principled leaders and will build a portfolio of executive education programs. The Krause School of Leadership and Ethics will comprise three units: the Department of Leadership Studies, the Krause Center for Leadership Development (KCLD), and Executive and Professional Education.

Top candidates will demonstrate a commitment to open, collaborative leadership; innovative approaches to undergraduate and graduate programs in leadership and ethics, as well as executive and continuing education; a record of supporting scholarship, research, and securing grants; strategic and operational excellence; progressive experience in leadership within higher education, government, or business; successful leadership experience; dedication to the professional development of faculty, staff, and graduates; and a commitment to the leadership development of cadets and students. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to lead faculty, staff, and students within the school; serve as a thought leader in the field of leadership studies; and show a strong commitment to preparing principled leaders for all sectors—private, public, military, and nonprofit.

The Citadel is located in historic Charleston, a city known for its unique charm and high quality of life. Founded in 1842, The Citadel is a coeducational, comprehensive, state-assisted, residential, four-year institution serving almost 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It has been recognized as the #1 public master’s level university in the South for the last fifteen years, according to U.S. News & World Report. For the second consecutive year, The Citadel has been named Best Regional University in the South. The primary undergraduate student body consists of members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and veteran students. The Citadel, one of only six senior military colleges in the United States, develops principled leaders through a four-pillar model emphasizing academics, character, physical readiness, and military discipline. The Citadel is dedicated to achieving excellence and boasts one of the highest four-year graduation rates among public colleges in the state and the nation. At the undergraduate level, the institution provides a unique experience designed to support academic achievement and character development, serving as the foundation for effective leadership in any domain. The Citadel also functions as a public regional university offering approximately 55 on-campus and online graduate degrees, certificates, and selected undergraduate evening programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctorate in Leadership or a closely related field; significant leadership experience in higher education, government, or business; successful collegiate teaching and/or administrative experience; a record of excellence in teaching, research, and service appropriate for appointment as a tenured full professor or full professor of practice; and knowledge of the trends and issues challenging leaders at the national, state, and local levels.

Please complete an online application. To be considered for this position, please include with the online application the following items: a cover letter addressing qualifications for the position; academic vitae; and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references. Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Len Annetta, Chair of the Dean Search Committee, at 843-953-5871 or lannetta@citadel.edu