USC Libraries – January 26
Dear USC colleagues: We write to provide an update regarding the search process for the Dean of the USC Libraries. The search advisory committee has finalized the position profile, and it is attached here. This is a public document, so feel free to share with your networks broadly. Second, the …
Announcing Jason King as Dean of USC Thornton
Dear USC Thornton School Community, On behalf of President Folt, I am pleased to announce that we will welcome Dr. Jason King as Dean of the USC Thornton School of Music, effective July 1, 2023. Dr. King will join us from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York …
USC Libraries – January 20
Provost Zukoski shares the roster of the Search Advisory Committee.
School of Architecture Position Specification
The University of Southern California (USC), one of the world’s leading private research institutions,
seeks a Dean for its nationally recognized School of Architecture.
Dates and Times for Thornton Dean Candidate Visits
Provost Zukoski shares that the search has been narrowed to three finalists, and provides dates and times for candidate forums.
Nominations for School of Architecture
USC has retained Education Executives, LLC to assist with this search. Read more within about how to make confidential inquiries, nominations and applications.
Search Advisory Committee for the New Dean of the School of Architecture
Provost Zukoski shares the roster of the Search Advisory Committee and announces that USC has engaged the executive search firm Education Executives to assist in the search.
Search for the New Dean of USC Libraries
Provost Zukoski shares the roster of the Search Advisory Committee.
Introducing Julia M. Ritter as Dean of the USC Kaufman School of Dance
June 6, 2022 Dear USC Kaufman School Community, On behalf of President Folt, I am pleased to announce that we will welcome Dr. Julia M. Ritter as dean of the USC Kaufman School of Dance, effective July 1, 2022. Dr. Ritter will join us from the Mason Gross School of …
Dean Search Update – USC Thornton School of Music
Provost Zukoski announces that USC is extending the search for the next dean of the Thornton School of Music; and that Josh Kun of the Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism has been named interim dean, effective July 1.
Next Steps on Leadership Transition – School of Architecture
Provost Zukoski announces Dana Goldman, Dean of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, and Ginger Clark, Director of the USC Center for Excellence in Teaching, as co-chairs of the Search Advisory Committee; and Willow Bay, Dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, as interim dean of the USC School of Architecture.
Next Steps on Leadership Transition – USC Libraries
Provost Zukoski announces Amber Miller, Dean of the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, and Ishwar Puri, USC’s Vice President of Research, as co-chairs of the Search Advisory Committee; Andrew Guzman, Dean of the USC Gould School of Law, as interim dean of the USC Libraries; and executive search firm Isaacson, Miller as engaged to assist USC in the search.
Dean Search for the Thornton School of Music Dance – Next Steps
Provost Zukoski shares that finalists will soon visit USC and shares dates and times for faculty, staff, and student forums.
Dean Search for the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance – Next Steps
February 23, 2022 Message to the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance Community From: Charles F. Zukoski, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs I am pleased to share with you that the search for the next dean of the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance is now entering …
Thornton Dean Position Description
The position description defines the opportunities and challenges, the position scope, and the ideal experience for candidates.
Update on Thornton Dean Search – Second round of Listening Sessions scheduled
Dean Daley shares dates and times for a second round of staff and student Listening Sessions.
Announcing Dr. Carolyn C. Meltzer as Dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC
Dr. Meltzer comes to us from Emory University School of Medicine where she serves as chair of the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences; executive associate dean of faculty academic advancement, leadership, and inclusion; and chief diversity and inclusion officer.
Update on Thornton Dean Search
Dean Daley writes with an update on progress to select a new Dean for the USC Thornton School of Music and to ask the Thornton community for help in the search.
Search for the New Dean of the USC Thornton School of Music
Provost Zukoski announces the roster of the Search Advisory Committee; and that executive search firm ILM Partners has been engaged to assist with the search.
Search for the New Dean of the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance
I am pleased to announce that we have appointed a search committee to identify and recruit the next dean to lead the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance. The search committee will be co-chaired by Pedro Noguera, Dean, Rossier School of Education, and Elizabeth Graddy, Executive Vice Provost. The committee roster follows this memo.
Dean Search for the Keck School of Medicine of USC – Next Steps
To: Keck School of Medicine of USC Faculty, Staff, and Students From: Charles F. Zukoski Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Steven D. Shapiro Senior Vice President for Health Affairs Date: August 23, 2021 Subject: Dean Search for the Keck School of Medicine of USC – Next Steps …
Future Transition at the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance
Message to USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance Faculty, Staff and Students From: Charles F. Zukoski, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Dean Rob Cutietta has shared his decision with me to step down as dean of the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance at the end of …
Future Transition at the USC Thornton School of Music
Provost Zukoski announces that Dean Rob Cutietta has shared his decision to step down as dean of the USC Thornton School of Music at the end of the academic year; and that Elizabeth Daley, Dean of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, will chair the Search Advisory Committee to identify and recruit the next dean of USC Thornton.
Announcing Dana Goldman as Dean of the USC Price School of Public Policy
On behalf of President Folt, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Dana Goldman has been appointed as dean of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy. Dr. Goldman will hold the C. Erwin and Ione L. Piper Dean’s Chair. He has served as interim dean of the Price School since July 1, 2020.
Introducing Thanassis Rikakis as Dean of the USC Iovine and Young Academy
On behalf of President Folt, I am pleased to announce that we will welcome Dr. Thanassis Rikakis as dean of the USC Iovine and Young Academy for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation, effective August 23, 2021.
Search for the New Dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC
MEMORANDUM To: Keck School of Medicine of USC Faculty, Staff, and Students From: Charles F. Zukoski Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Steven D. Shapiro Senior Vice President for Health Affairs Date: June 4, 2021 Subject: Search for the New Dean of the Keck School …
Dean Search for the USC Price School of Public Policy – Next Steps
MEMORANDUM To: USC Sol Price School of Public Policy Faculty, Staff, and Students From: Charles F. ZukoskiProvost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Date: May 24, 2021 Subject: Dean Search for the USC Price School of Public Policy – Next Steps I am pleased to share with you that …
Dean Search for the USC Iovine and Young Academy – Next Steps
MEMORANDUM To: USC Iovine and Young Academy Faculty, Staff, and Students From: Charles F. Zukoski Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Date: April 30, 2021 Subject: Dean Search for the USC Iovine and Young Academy – Next Steps I am pleased to share with you that the …
Introducing Emily Roxworthy as Dean of the USC School of Dramatic Arts
Dr. Roxworthy comes to us from UC San Diego where she is currently Associate Dean of UCSD’s Graduate Division, responsible for the recruitment, retention, and professional development of UCSD’s 7,000 graduate students. She has led UCSD’s joint doctoral program with UC Irvine in Theatre and Drama and was Vice Chair …
USC School of Dramatic Arts Position and Candidate Specification
The University of Southern California School of Dramatic Arts (USC SDA) seeks a dynamic, inspiring, collaborative and progressive Dean who is passionate about the performing arts and the power of theatrical storytelling, to expand upon USC SDA’s mission of preparing and empowering a diverse generation of artists, actors, writers, creators, …
Iovine and Young Academy Dean Position and Candidate Specification
Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will be responsible for strengthening existing programs and further developing the capacity of the Academy, including facilitating broader collaboration and synergies across USC. As the school’s executive leader, the Dean will establish and execute the Academy’s strategy to recruit and retain the staff and …
Public Policy Dean Leadership Profile
Position Summary The University of Southern California invites applications and nominations for the next Dean of its Sol Price School of Public Policy. Reporting directly to Provost Charles Zukoski, the Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School and is essential in guiding its future. The …
Dean Search for the USC School of Dramatic Arts – Next Steps
The search committee reviewed a rich and diverse pool of nominees and applicants that included professors, artistic directors, theater executives, and working professionals in the field nationwide.
Search for the New Dean of the USC Iovine and Young Academy
To: USC Iovine and Young Academy Faculty, Staff, and Students From: Charles F. Zukoski Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Date: January 6, 2021 Subject: Search for the New Dean of the USC Iovine and Young Academy I am pleased to announce that we have appointed a …
Search for the New Dean of the Price School of Public Policy
To: USC Sol Price School of Public Policy Faculty and Staff From: Charles F. Zukoski Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Date: November 18, 2020 Subject: Search for the New Dean of the Price School of Public Policy I am pleased to announce that we …
Search for the New Dean of the School of Dramatic Arts
MEMORANDUM To: USC School of Dramatic Arts Community From: Charles F. Zukoski Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Date: August 6, 2020 Subject: Search for the New Dean of the School of Dramatic Arts I am pleased to write to you today to let you know about …
Introducing Pedro Noguera as Dean of the USC Rossier School of Education
Dr. Noguera comes to us from UCLA where he is Distinguished Professor of Education at the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies. He also directs the Center for the Transformation of Schools. Dr. Noguera’s research focuses on the ways in which schools are influenced by social and economic conditions, …
Introducing Sarah Gehlert as Dean of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Message to USC Community From: Charles F. Zukoski, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs On behalf of President Folt, I am delighted to announce that Dr. Sarah Gehlert will be joining our community as the dean of the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, effective April 15. Dr. …
USC Rossier School of Education Dean Leadership Profile
The dean is the chief executive and academic officer for the school and has overall responsibility for defining the school’s strategic priorities, developed in concert with the school’s faculty; maintaining and supporting a faculty of national and international excellence and educational and research programs of the highest quality; attracting superb …
Dean Search for the USC Rossier School of Education
On behalf of President Folt, I am writing to announce the appointment of a search committee to identify and recruit outstanding candidates for the next dean of the USC Rossier School of Education. As you know, Karen Gallagher has elected to step down as dean at the end of the …
Transitions at USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
I am pleased to announce that Marilyn L. Flynn, who has served USC for 21 years as dean of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, has accepted the role of Special Advisor in the Office of the Provost, effective July 1, 2018. In this new position, her guidance …
Introducing Geoffrey Garrett as Dean of the USC Marshall School of Business
On behalf of President Wanda Austin and President-elect Carol L. Folt, I am extremely pleased to announce that Dr. Geoffrey Garrett will serve as the next dean of the USC Marshall School of Business. Dr. Garrett will come to us from the University of Pennsylvania, where he is dean of …
New Interim Dean for the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
On behalf of President Wanda Austin and President-elect Carol Folt, I am pleased to announce that Suzanne Wenzel has agreed to serve as Interim Dean of the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, effective July 1, 2019. Dr. Wenzel, who holds the Richard and Ann Thor Professorship in Urban Social …
Next year’s transition at the USC Rossier School of Education
I write to inform you that Dean Karen Gallagher has shared with me her decision to step down as dean at the end of the academic year, effective on June 30, 2020. I am so grateful that she will remain this year to continue to skillfully lead USC Rossier, as …
USC Marshall School of Business Listening Sessions
From Michael W. Quick, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Andrew Guzman, Dean, USC Gould School of Law, Carl Mason Franklin Chair in Law, and Professor of Law and Political Science We are pleased to invite you to join members of the Faculty Advisory Search Committee and …
Provost Memorandum: Search for the next dean of the USC Marshall School of Business
From Michael W. Quick, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs On behalf of President Wanda Austin, I write to announce the search for the new dean of the USC Marshall School of Business. This search comes at an important time for our university and for the Marshall School. …
Dean Search for the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
On behalf of President Austin, I am writing to announce the appointment of a search committee to identify and recruit outstanding candidates for the next dean of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. Elizabeth Graddy, Vice Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs, and Pinchas Cohen, Dean of the …
Appointment of Haven Lin-Kirk as Dean of the USC Roski School of Art and Design
On behalf of President Nikias, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Haven Lin-Kirk as dean of the USC Roski School of Art and Design, effective July 1, 2018. After an extensive national search for a new dean to carry on the school’s legacy of excellence, we found Ms. …