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Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences

The University seeks an experienced academic leader to serve as the next Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences. Reporting to the Provost, this position will oversee the School of Arts & Sciences, one of the largest academic units at the University of Rochester.

More details forthcoming

A full job description, as well as information on how to apply, will be shared on this website soon.

Search committee and firm

A University-wide search committee has been established to help evaluate candidates for this position. The University has also acquired the search firm Spencer Stuart Atlanta to assist in the position search.

Search committee members
  • Kate Sheeran (CHAIR): Joan and Martin Messinger Dean, Eastman School of Music; Professor of Horn
  • George Alessandria: Professor of Economics
  • Paul Audi: Professor and Chair, Department of Philosophy
  • Amy Fisher: Assistant Dean, School of Arts & Sciences
  • Gerald Gamm: Professor of Political Science and History; Associate Chair, Department of Political Science
  • Stephen Kleene: Associate Professor of Mathematics
  • Amy Lesch: Board of Trustee, Partner at KKR
  • Katherine Mannheimer: Professor and Chair, Department of English
  • Jennie Noll: Professor of Psychology; Executive Director, Mt. Hope Family Center
  • Deb Rossen-Knill: Professor, Executive Director for Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program
  • Nora Rubel: Jane and Alan Batkin Professor in Jewish Studies; Professor and Chair, Department of Religion and Classics
  • Ashley Smith: Executive Director of Advancement, School of Arts & Sciences
  • John Tarduno: Dean for Research
  • Albert “Al” C. Uy: Professor and Chair, Department of Biology