Dean

Michael and Joelle Hurlston Dean, Graduate School of Management

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis), one of the world’s leading public research institutions, seeks a bold, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as the next Dean of the Graduate School of Management (GSM). With campuses in Davis, San Francisco, San Ramon, and Sacramento, the GSM is uniquely positioned to serve as a business education anchor for Northern California.

UC Davis ranks #2 among public universities nationwide for setting up graduates for financial success, and the GSM is recognized for excellence in specialized programs such as its MS in Business Analytics and Online MBA. With the launch of its first-ever undergraduate business major in Fall 2025, the school is expanding its academic mission and is preparing for a strategic name change to the School of Business.

• Lead the GSM in strengthening its prominence and influence across Northern California and beyond
• Advance financial strength through strategic growth, corporate partnerships, and philanthropic engagement
• Build institutional agility by enhancing organizational capacity and cultivating a resilient, inclusive culture
• Champion cross‑campus collaboration to accelerate academic innovation and interdisciplinary excellence
• Elevate the GSM’s reputation to enhance learner success across all programs in a dynamic and competitive market
• Serve as a regional, national, and global ambassador, positioning the GSM as a catalyst for innovation and entrepreneurship

The ideal candidate will be a full professor with a distinguished record of business‑relevant academic research, a collaborative leadership style, and a track record of building trust, driving innovation, and leading strategic transformation. The candidate will have the capacity to redefine business education for the next generation and extend the GSM’s reach across California and the global stage.

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. For more details, including the full position profile and to submit inquiries, nominations, referrals, as well as application packets (CV and cover letter), please see the Isaacson, Miller website for the search:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.