Dean, Huntsman School of Business

Utah State University (USU) invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business.

The Huntsman Dean serves as the administrative leader of the School, an advocate for its mission and purpose, and a partner with the deans of USU’s other colleges to ensure interdisciplinary collaboration and coordination. The Dean will report to the Provost and Executive Vice President and sit on the Council of Deans. The primary responsibility of the Dean will be to ensure the execution of the School’s ambitions and goals and operate both as an internal leader and consensus builder, as well as an external advocate and relationship builder who models integrity, ethical judgment, and professionalism in all interactions.

The Dean will serve as the key spokesperson and fundraiser for the Huntsman School of Business, working closely with campus leadership, volunteers, and other partners across campus to ensure that the School’s priorities are met. As a strategic partner committed to the success of Utah State University, the Dean will work in a dynamic and nimble environment to engage with faculty, staff, students, alumni, community members, prospective students, and other stakeholders in a culture that fully embraces and encourages innovation, collaboration, and student success.

The next Dean will be an inspiring, strategic, and creative leader with an unwavering commitment to Utah State University and its role as the R1 land-grant institution of Utah. The successful candidate will be an innovative, entrepreneurial leader who embodies a collaborative style. Additionally, the Dean will be a distinguished leader ready to seize the strong momentum of the School and its dynamic alumni network and corporate community relationships to further student success and experiential learning opportunities.

Since 1888, USU has successfully fulfilled its threefold land-grant by providing access to higher education for Utahns, conducting research on critical issues affecting the state and region, and advancing outreach and engagement with Utah communities and families. With over 29,800 students across 30 locations throughout the state, USU proudly calls itself “Utah’s state university.”

The Jon M. Huntsman School of Business is one of the most purposeful and student-centered business schools in the Intermountain West. Its mission is to develop leaders of distinction in commerce and public affairs, serving as a career accelerator for students and an engine of growth for communities, the state, the nation, and the world. The school’s academic core spans five departments: Economics and Finance, Data Analytics and Information Systems, Management, Marketing and Strategy, and the School of Accountancy. With seven undergraduate majors, 20 minors, and eight graduate programs, the school serves over 4,500 students across a wide range of academic paths.

A complete Leadership Profile with additional information may be found here.

Nominations and Applications

Review of applications for the Dean of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by July 1, 2026, and must include:

• A letter of interest addressing the priorities and expectations for leadership identified in the profile;

• A current curriculum vitae; and

• The contact information (email and phone) for five professional references, including their relationship to the candidate. References will be contacted at a later stage in the search, and only with the candidate’s permission.

Utah State University is being assisted by AGB Search. Application materials should be submitted through the AGB Search portal system here: https://bit.ly/3NGGxq6

Please direct nominations and expressions of interest or any questions regarding the application process to: USUBusinessDean@agbsearch.com

Laura Woodworth-Ney, Ph.D., Principal

laura.woodworth-ney@agbsearch.com

Andrew Bowen, MA, Executive Search Consultant

andrew.bowen@agbsearch.com

Lynn DellaPietra, Ph.D., Executive Search Associate

lynn.dellapietra@agbsearch.com

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