Career Center

Dean, School of Public Health

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan

The University of Michigan School of Public Health (UMSPH) invites applications and nominations for a bold, collaborative, and transparent leader to serve as its next dean. As one of the leading schools of public health in the nation, recently ranked #2 by U.S. News and World Report, and as part of one of the world’s leading public research universities, UMSPH is uniquely positioned to advance the future of public health education, research, and practice within a world-class academic environment.

The University of Michigan (U-M) is home to 19 nationally recognized schools and colleges, making it one of the most comprehensive and academically diverse institutions in the world. U-M is ranked among the top three public universities nationally, with more than 100 graduate programs ranked in the top ten by?U.S. News & World Report. U-M had more than $2 billion in research expenditures for fiscal year 2024 and ranked fourth in the nation among all institutions of higher education, and second among public universities, in the fiscal year 2023 National Science Foundation research expenditure rankings. Michigan Medicine, the University of Michigan’s academic medical center, is one of the country’s top-ranked academic health centers; its clinical branch, Michigan Health, includes 11 hospitals and hundreds of clinics statewide that are staffed by more than 30,000 employees.

UMSPH is a top-ranked school of public health dedicated to advancing health equity and improving population health. Founded in 1941, UMSPH enrolls more than 1,300 undergraduate and graduate students annually and is supported by over 190 faculty across six academic departments. The school offers a wide array of degree programs, including bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate options, designed to prepare students for leadership in a rapidly evolving public health landscape. With more than $100 million in annual research expenditures, the highest per capita of any school at U-M, UMSPH is home to over 30 research centers and initiatives and plays a leading role in university-wide efforts such as Precision Health, Poverty Solutions, and the Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention. UMSPH’s faculty includes internationally recognized leaders with an advanced understanding of infectious disease dynamics, environmental exposures, and health equity. Their research and policy engagement shape decisions at the national and international level, while their mentorship trains the next generation of public health practitioners and scientists. Faculty and students engage in interdisciplinary, global work across more than 90 countries. UMSPH offers a dynamic academic environment and a strong foundation for the next dean to lead the school into its next era of excellence and impact in public health.

The successful candidate will be a visionary, collaborative, and strategic leader with a deep commitment to public health and a bold ambition for its future. They will guide UMSPH through a pivotal moment, establishing a unifying strategic vision, strengthening the school’s financial foundation, and fostering a culture of trust and transparency. Building on its record of excellence, UMSPH is poised to expand its impact across education, research, and practice. The next dean will champion innovation in public health education, accelerate research in areas of critical importance, and serve as a powerful advocate for the school and the field. This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the nation’s premier schools of public health and shape the future of public health locally, nationally, and globally.

The University of Michigan has engaged the executive search firm Isaacson, Miller to assist in the search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications (including a CV and cover letter) should be sent in confidence via this link: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-michigan-school-public-health/dean

Stephanie Fidel, Partner

Randi Herrick, Partner

Kelly McLaughlin, Managing Associate

Maya Bennett, Senior Search Coordinator

Isaacson, Miller

The University of Michigan, including the Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint campuses as well as Michigan Medicine, is an equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The University is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful environment for faculty, staff, and students, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX Office (ECRT) at 734-763-0235 and ecrtoffice@umich.edu, and as follows:

Sex/Gender Identity/Gender Expression/Sexual Orientation, including sexual misconduct: ECRT Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Director and Title IX Coordinator.

Disability: ECRT Disability Director and ADA Coordinator

Race/Color/National Origin/Age/Marital Status/Religion/Height/Weight/Veteran Status: ECRT Civil Rights Director