Dean of the Grossman School of Business (GSB)

Dean of the Grossman School of Business (GSB)

The University of Vermont (UVM), a nationally recognized R1 research institution that is among the nation's leading public land-grant universities, seeks an accomplished scholar and innovative academic leader to serve as the next dean of the Grossman School of Business (GSB). Applications, inquiries, and nominations are invited.

Reporting to the provost, the new dean will join UVM at a time of significant momentum and achievement for UVM and for the Grossman School of Business. The university - which recently achieved Carnegie R1 Research status - will welcome Marlene Tromp, Ph.D. as its 28th president, later this summer. The new dean will collaborate closely with fellow deans across the university, as well as with industry leaders, GSB alumni, corporate partners, and peer institutions, to seize opportunities that advance research, business education, and practice, particularly those aimed at creating positive societal impact and promoting equitable, sustainable business development. The incoming dean will be charged with further elevating GSB's national and global reputation by championing student success, fostering high-impact research, building strategic research-practice partnerships, and engaging key stakeholders. Additionally, the dean will play a critical role in supporting faculty, enhancing academic quality, driving recruitment and retention, and overseeing budgetary planning and fundraising initiatives.

The successful candidate will have a record of scholarly achievement appropriate for a tenured appointment at the level of full professor within the school. The next dean of the Grossman School of Business will be a visionary, entrepreneurial, and globally minded leader who brings a strong academic foundation and a deep commitment to innovation, sustainability, inclusivity, and integrity. This individual will possess significant administrative expertise including financial management, fundraising, faculty support, and accreditation, and will be adept at aligning academic programs with evolving industry trends. The ideal candidate will have experience building academic-industry partnerships and a passion for student success. They will be a collaborative, transparent, and empathetic leader who champions environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles; fosters a culture of academic excellence and shared governance; and advances GSB's mission and strategic plan in alignment with UVM's land-grant values. To submit a nomination or express a personal interest in this position, please see Procedure for Candidacy at the end of this document.

GSB has been enormously successful over the last decade in developing innovative, sustainably focused academic programs and experiential learning opportunities, including the recently developed Co-operative Education Program that propels its graduates into outstanding business careers. With a growing undergraduate and graduate population, the new dean will take on the challenge of balancing growth with the delivery of community-oriented and faculty-engaged academic experiences. Interdisciplinary research and opportunities for collaboration across campus are also growing, which presents a crucial moment to expand GSB's impact. The GSB dean will continue to advance GSB's research profile while ensuring a culture of respect, mentorship, information-sharing, and care for its faculty, staff, and students.

The new dean of the Grossman School of Business will be expected to :

• Implement and Shape GSB's Vision and Strategy
• Contribute to the University's Recent R1 Designation

The GSB recently completed a strategic plan that is focused on student learning outcomes. The dean will champion this vision, lead implementation, and commit time and resources to support the GSB community in taking measurable action. As it continues to navigate a competitive and challenging future for higher education, GSB will benefit from clear and strategic thinking about its mission, programs, community outreach, and alumni relations. The new dean, working and collaborating with GSB's faculty, staff, students, and alumni, will play an essential role in achieving its vision.

In February of 2025, UVM achieved the prestigious Carnegie R1 designation, joining the highest level of research institutions. The next GSB dean will continue to focus on growing GSB's research portfolio by supporting faculty research success, strategic hiring, incentivizing high profile publications, and considering ways for GSB faculty to strengthen research excellence. The dean must set high expectations for research productivity and impact and increase resources in support of research. The dean will further encourage