Dean USC Iovine and Young Academy

University of Southern California

Search for the Dean of the USC Iovine and Young Academy

Los Angeles, California

The University of Southern California (USC), one of the world’s leading private research universities, seeks an ambitious, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as the next Dean of the USC Iovine and Young Academy (the Academy). The Academy was created to be the pioneering and leading transdisciplinary school for design, technology, and business, and is a hub for innovation at the intersection of these disciplines.

The next Dean will harness the Academy’s entrepreneurial spirit, amplify its reputation as a model for transdisciplinary learning, and continue to prepare graduates for careers of the future. In partnership with a passionate faculty, staff, students, and leadership team, the Dean will chart a course that sustains the Academy’s creativity and stability, ensuring that it continues to prepare graduates who are ready to lead in a world defined by artificial intelligence and rapid technological and social change.

Founded in 2013 by Jimmy Iovine and Andre “Dr. Dre” Young, the Academy, one of USC’s newest academic units, currently stands at a pivotal moment in its evolution. Designed to disrupt traditional models of higher education, the Academy has successfully expanded its undergraduate and graduate programs and forged strong connections with industry partners and other schools within USC. As a relatively young organization with a startup ethos, the Academy now faces the dual imperative of sustaining innovation while building the structures and resources needed for long‑term success.

The next Dean will benefit from the ongoing support of the Academy’s engaged founders and Board of Councilors, and the Academy’s collective community of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and USC leadership. The Dean will articulate a unified vision, build internal systems and resources, and further the Academy’s visibility and reach. This is a remarkable opportunity for a creative and visionary leader to activate bold ideas, support a passionate learning community, and leave a lasting impact on 21st‑century education.

• Clearly articulate and broadcast the Academy’s vision for the future of education.
• Build a high‑functioning internal organization.
• Secure and manage resources to fuel the Academy’s ambitions.
• Attract exceptional students and ensure their academic and professional success.
• Catalyze and sustain external relationships and partnerships.
• Serve as a leader across USC, facilitating transdisciplinary collaboration and campus‑wide impact.

The budgeted total compensation that the University of Southern California reasonably expects to pay for the Dean of the USC Iovine and Young Academy is $250,000–425,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer alignment, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

The University of Southern California has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this search. 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, and applications, please see the Isaacson, Miller website for the search:  Electronic submission of materials is required.

Courtney Wilk‑Mandel, Aku Ammah‑Tagoe, Cara Meyers

Isaacson, Miller

USC is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.