Dean, School of Management

UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEAN, SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

The University of San Francisco (USF), a diverse, urban, Jesuit Catholic university with a global mission, invites nominations and applications for the role of dean of the School of Management (SOM).

Since 1855, the University of San Francisco has dedicated itself to offering a daring and dynamic liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. USF is committed to educating hearts and minds to cultivate the full, integral development of each person and all persons; pursuing learning as a lifelong humanizing and liberating social activity; and advancing excellence as the standard for teaching, scholarship, creative expression, and service. Inspired by a faith that does justice, USF strives to humbly and responsibly engage with, and contribute to, the cultural, intellectual, economic, and spiritual gifts and talents of the San Francisco Bay Area and the global communities to which they belong. In the 2022 U.S. News and World Report, USF was ranked 103rd among national universities, and first among national universities for the ethnic range of its student body and fourth in international student enrollment. The University serves more than 5,969 undergraduate and 4,065 graduate students in arts and sciences, education, law, management, and nursing and health professions.

Through rigorous management education and research, SOM inspires students to cultivate their skills, lead with integrity, and serve others to promote a more just and sustainable economy. The School offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs and professional certificates through multiple modalities that encompass the for-profit, nonprofit, and government sectors. Graduates are prepared for inclusive management careers that reflect the evolving intersection of these three sectors. Among the school's programs, the MBA for Entrepreneurship is ranked 21st, the MBA for Business is ranked 21st and the MBA for Marketing is ranked 26th in the 2022 U.S. News and World Report. The SOM programs are accredited through the AACSB, NACC, and NASPAA.

Reporting directly to Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Julia Chinyere Oparah, the dean will be joining the university after a yearlong and enterprise-wide strategic planning effort and will be charged with engaging the community in developing and implementing a compelling and innovative vision for the school's future by: advancing a strategic SOM enrollment, marketing, and communications plan; building an inclusive and supportive SOM community and culture; advocating on behalf of the school internally and externally; and ensuring the school's financial sustainability. In order to achieve these goals, the next dean will be expected to play a significant role in fundraising and establishing external partnerships. This is a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking leader with demonstrated experience building diverse, equitable teams who can envision the future, inspire the community, and position the school to adapt and innovate in a changing environment.

The next dean will be a champion for student, faculty, and staff success and inclusive excellence, while advocating for SOM and all of its programs. The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated leadership in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and global engagement; a profound commitment and eagerness to embrace the Jesuit Catholic mission and core values; a deep understanding of the ideas and practice of social justice and education as a humanistic enterprise; and an excitement to reflect those values in one's work. The dean must also understand the academic process for tenure-track and tenure faculty promotion.

An earned doctorate or terminal degree and a tenured appointment in a discipline appropriate to the school is desired. There is an openness to nontraditional candidates who bring an alternative combination of credentials and who, through previous experience and commitment to excellence in the study, teaching, and practice of management, would gain the credibility of faculty and external audiences.

All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. For fullest consideration, applicants should submit a CV and letter of interest addressing the themes in the profile, available at www.wittkieffer.com, by December 3. USF is also requiring a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement responding to the following prompt. The statement should be no more than two pages in length.

The University of San Francisco is ranked #1 in the nation for student diversity and is deeply committed to inclusive excellence and social justice. What is your understanding of the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic leadership, and what initiatives or contributions exemplify your ability to promote DEI for students, faculty, librarians, and staff? Please also describe how you have navigated questions of power, privilege, and demonstrated cultural humility when engaging with diverse community members.

Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:

Alejandra Gillette-Teran and Sandra Chu

USFSOMDean@wittkieffer.com

The University of San Francisco is an equal opportunity institution of higher education. The University does not discriminate in employment, educational services, or academic programs on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except minors), sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related and genetic-related) and disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. The University reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities under the law.

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