Dean, Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy seeks its next visionary and collaborative Dean to guide the School into its next chapter, advancing excellence in public policy education, research, and practice. The Dean will advance research that generates new knowledge and informs policy and practice.

The Dean will sustain excellence in teaching and research, support faculty and staff, and ensure that students remain central to the School’s mission.

Job description

University of Virginia’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy seeks its next visionary and collaborative Dean to guide the School into its next chapter, advancing excellence in public policy education, research, and practice.

The Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy brings together rigorous policy analysis and leadership education. Its undergraduate and graduate programs combine quantitative and qualitative methods with experiential learning and practical problem-solving. Faculty and practitioners work across disciplines to prepare students to translate evidence into action.

As the School approaches its 20th anniversary, the next Dean will help shape its future. The Dean will set a compelling direction for continued growth while preserving the close-knit community, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to shared governance that have defined the School since its founding.

The next Dean will advance research that generates new knowledge and informs policy and practice. This includes supporting faculty research, deepening engagement with policymakers and practitioners, and expanding the reach and influence of the School’s work. Through these efforts, the Dean will elevate the School’s national profile and strengthen its contribution to the field of public policy education and leadership.

The Dean will sustain excellence in teaching and research, support faculty and staff, and ensure that students remain central to the School’s mission. The Dean will also guide the School’s growth and steward its financial, physical, and human resources. Building relationships across the University and with alumni, donors, government leaders, nonprofit organizations, and other partners will be essential to expanding opportunities for students and the School’s broader impact.

The successful candidate will champion rigorous scholarship and bring the credibility necessary to lead an interdisciplinary school of leadership and public policy. Candidates from the academy should have a record of publication, teaching, service, and impact that meets the standards for appointment as a full professor with tenure at UVA. Candidates from outside the academy should be able to demonstrate appreciation for the importance of engaged research and an aptitude to advance impactful scholarship.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.