at University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Description
Dean of the Grossman School of Business (GSB)
Executive Summary
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.
The University of Vermont (UVM) was originally founded as a private institution in 1791; since that time, it has always been an essential civic force in Vermont. The fifth New England college, established after Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, and Brown, is popularly called UVM, a derivation from its Latin name, Universitas Viridis Montis, the University of the Green Mountains. UVM embraces both a strong teaching mission and a dedication to advancing knowledge through research achieved by a distinguished faculty of accomplished teacher-scholars. UVM is consistently recognized for its academic excellence and great overall value, ranking among the nation's top 100 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The 460-acre campus is home to approximately 12,300 undergraduate students, 2,200 graduate students, and 500 medical students.
The Grossman School of Business at the University of Vermont educates environmentally and socially responsible leaders, researchers, practitioners, and advocates for success in complex, global, multi- stakeholder, and sustainable environments. The GSB is a vibrant intellectual community offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional education to more than 1,050 students from around the world. Through its committed 36 faculty and 21 staff and strong emphasis on experiential learning opportunities, students develop quantitative, conceptual analysis, and technology skills, while expanding their classroom experiences working on applied projects in real business settings.
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.
The new dean of the Grossman School of Business will be expected to:
Professional Qualifications and Personal Qualities
The next dean of the Grossman School of Business will be a dynamic, visionary, and entrepreneurial leader who brings a forward-thinking approach to higher education and a proven ability to bridge academia and industry. This individual will be committed to student, staff, and faculty success and to the University of Vermont's land-grant mission. They will be globally minded and committed to GSB's deep values of innovation, sustainability, inclusivity, and integrity.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic foundation complemented by industry experience. They will have significant administrative experience including financial management, fundraising, faculty supervision, and experience in supporting accreditation. They will be fluent in the evolving landscape of higher education, including non-traditional and online learning, and skilled in aligning academic initiatives with emerging industry trends.
GSB seeks an inspiring and visionary leader with:
Role of the Dean of the Grossman School of Business
As a member of the University of Vermont's senior leadership team and GSB's chief academic officer, the new dean must be a highly collaborative, empathetic leader who will engage students, faculty, staff, and alumni; be responsible for ensuring and promoting academic excellence; provide bold and innovative leadership; serve as an active advocate for resources and infrastructure that align with GSB and university priorities in research and teaching; and be an impassioned representative for GSB on campus, within the community, and at the national and international level.
The dean's relationship with GSB alumni is critical to student success and maintaining relevance for students and faculty in a fast-changing business and political environment. The dean, along with the faculty and the support of the staff, provides alumni the opportunity to interact with the student population as speakers in courses, on career panels throughout the year, as mentors to interested students, hosting events in their companies, providing internship and co-op opportunities, and being judges at GSB case competitions and business pitch competitions. The school has the support of a 33- member, dean-appointed advisory board that includes alumni, parents, local business leaders, and executives with broad experiences in all business disciplines. With two yearly on-campus meetings, this strong and engaged board helps the dean and GSB community to continually evolve its academic programming, experiential learning, and research excellence.
Under the leadership of President Marlene Tromp and Interim Provost Linda Schadler, the new dean will join UVM during an exciting time as it springboards on its recent designation as a Carnegie R1 university. For an accomplished, energetic, dynamic, and innovative leader, this is a transformational opportunity to grow GSB's research enterprise, advance its undergraduate and graduate education, and promote interactions with other colleges and schools, all to propel GSB to the next level of national and international recognition and impact.
The Grossman School of Business
The Grossman School of Business (GSB) at the University of Vermont prepares students to become responsible, innovative business leaders equipped to thrive in a dynamic, complex, and sustainable global economy. Building on the strengths of Vermont's land-grant, flagship university, GSB is widely recognized for academic excellence, close student-faculty interaction, strong alumni relationships and support, and distinctive focus on sustainability, entrepreneurship, and experiential learning.
GSB has grown its student body more than 50% in the last decade while substantially increasing its selectivity. GSB currently serves approximately 1,050 students - 950 undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) program and around 100 graduate students in the Master of Accountancy (MAcc offers minors in Business Administration and Accounting to students outside GSB). This program offers minors in Business Administration and Accounting to students outside GSB.
At the graduate level, the 12-month Sustainable Innovation MBA (SIMBA) program integrates sustainability across the curriculum and culminates in a practicum consulting project addressing real- world sustainability challenges. The program has been ranked the #1 Better World MBA in the U.S. and #2 in the world by Corporate Knights. The MAcc program, ranked in the top 10% nationally for CPA pass rates, includes a sustainability track with courses in ESG and non-financial reporting.
GSB has no academic departments. Its 36 faculty members (31 tenure-track and 5 non-tenure track) all hold terminal degrees in their fields. Faculty members are actively engaged in research published in top academic journals. This prestigious national and international work spans both theory and practice, often involving real-world business challenges through community and industry partnerships. Seven faculty hold endowed chairs, and five hold endowed professorships.
Procedure for Candidacy
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile.
WittKieffer is assisting the University of Vermont in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by September 26, 2025. Employment is subject to a successful background check.
Candidates selected for virtual interviews must submit the following documents, in addition to their CV and Cover Letter/Letter of Application, prior to the scheduled interview date.
1. Statement on how, as Dean, you would advance Our Common Ground Values at UVM, and among the populations we serve.
2. Teaching Statement
3. Research Statement
4. Statement of Leadership and Management Philosophy
Applications, nominations, and inquiries can be directed to:
Robin Mamlet, Cathryn Davis, and Corin Edwards
UVM-GSBDean@wittkieffer.com
Compensation range: $432,000 - $452,000
Compensation will be commensurate with both experience and achievement and includes a highly competitive array of benefits.
The University of Vermont 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, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law
Job Location
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Close Date
Category
Deans - Business
Department
Grossman School of Business/58000
FLSA
Exempt
Employee FTE
1.0
Employee Term (months)
12
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