Dean, CU Denver Business School
About the Search
During the fall 2026 semester, the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) is searching for a Dean of the Business School. Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, this Dean will be responsible for serving as the chief academic officer of the school with full responsibility for its academic programs and curricula, the school’s budget, outreach and engagement with the business community, and development activities. In collaboration with the faculty, the Dean will provide intellectual leadership and a strong commitment to the School’s undergraduate and graduate programs. The Dean is expected to increase the school’s resource base by leading fundraising activities for the school, in partnership with an advancement officer.
The Dean will also: strengthen engagement of and collaborations with industry and business partners; increase the amount and visibility of scholarship (research/creative work) activity of the faculty; work to promote transformation, innovation and entrepreneurial activities that will prepare the school well for the future; lead the development of strategies to increase enrollments, improve retention and enhance the student experience including internships and other experiential learning activities; foster a climate that demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion; develop a strong alumni network in conjunction with an enhanced focus on job placement; and demonstrate a strong commitment to the university’s urban location while exploring opportunities to engage across Colorado and around the globe.
Full Position Profile
Search Timeline
| 2026 | |
| Sept. 1 | Position is posted |
| Oct. 10 | Application deadline |
| Early November | Selection of finalist candidates |
| November | Finalists visit campus |
| Early December | Preferred candidate is selected |
| 2027 | |
| Spring or Summer | Successful candidate begins |
Search Committee
| Membership |
|---|
| Pamela Jansma, Chair, Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Vinit Desai, Professor, Management |
| Ersin Dincelli, Associate Professor, Information Systems |
| Katherine Gunny, Professor and Director, Accounting |
| Annie Rose Hill, Director, Business Career Center |
| Robert Hobbins, Associate Teaching Professor, Sustainability |
| Tyler Keyworth, Human Resources, Search Advocate |
| Advisory Board representative TBD |
| Unsu Mwambo, Undergraduate Student |
| Amelia Napitupulu, Graduate Student |
| Madhavan (MP) Parthasarathy, Professor, Marketing; Director, Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship |
| Andrea Szabo, Assistant Dean, Graduate Programs |
| Shelly Townley, Assistant Dean, Enrollment and Scholarships |
| Helen Wang, Assistant Professor, Marketing |
Meet the Candidates
Candidate forums will be from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Lawrence Street Center, room 1300D, on the 13th floor. If you are unable to attend in person, you may access the forums through this Zoom link at the scheduled time. Candidate resumes will be available 24 hours before their forum and will be removed 48 hours after their departure.
Candidate A: Tuesday, Sept. 30
Candidate B: Thursday, Oct. 2
Candidate C: Friday, Oct. 3
To Apply
CU Denver has engaged executive search firm Summit Search Solutions to provide support for this national search. Interested candidates may submit materials by Oct. 10 through this webpage.