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.
Open Forums with Finalist Candidates
In November, finalists will visit campus, meet with members of our community and participate in open forums. I encourage you to attend these sessions, either in person or online, to learn more about the candidates, ask questions, and share feedback as we move toward these important leadership appointments.
- Candidate A: Nov. 9, 10:15–11:15 a.m., BUS 2600 (Zoom link)
- Candidate B: Nov. 12, 10:45–11:45 a.m., BUS 3000 (Zoom link)
- Candidate C: Nov. 17, 10:15–11:15 a.m., Jake Jabs Center (Zoom link)
- Candidate D: Nov. 19, 10:45–11:45 a.m., BUS 2700 (Zoom link)
Finalist Cover Letters and CVs are made available in a Candidate Materials document (CU Denver credentials required) the day before each candidate’s forum.
Also linked from the Candidate Materials document are forum recordings (shortly after each) and candidate feedback forms (complete by end of day Wednesday, Nov. 25).
Candidate identities and application materials are confidential and should not be shared outside the CU Denver community.
Search Timeline
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mike Liedtke, Advisory Board member; Chief Digital Officer, Ovintiv |
| 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 |
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.