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Executive Search: Dean of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy

Rutgers–New Brunswick is seeking an experienced and visionary leader and scholar to serve as Dean of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, which is one of the nation’s key centers for the theory and practice of planning and public policy scholarship and analysis.

We aim to identify a thoughtful and dynamic leader with a strong commitment to excellence and equity who will advance the school’s mission to create just, socially inclusive, environmentally sustainable, and healthy local, national, and global communities.

Rutgers–New Brunswick is partnering with WittKieffer on this search process. Together with the search committee, they have engaged members of the Bloustein School community for feedback via listening sessions and a survey. The feedback received has been used to develop a position description, included as part of the leadership profile.

To reach the WittKieffer team or to submit nominations, please email Rutgers-BlousteinDean@wittkieffer.com.

  • The leadership profile provides an overview of the Bloustein School's academic and operational ecosystem and summarizes the qualities and qualifications required of successful candidates for the role of dean.

    View Leadership Profile

  • Listening sessions are a way for members of the Bloustein School community to share their thoughts about the future of the school. Feedback from the listening sessions will be used to inform the search process and help guide the search committee in identifying a thoughtful and dynamic leader to serve as dean of the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. All listening sessions took place via Zoom. If you were unable to attend a listening session, please provide your feedback via the survey. Survey responses are anonymous.

    Open Session for Staff, Faculty, Students, and Alumni
    October 27 at 6 p.m. via Zoom

    Staff Session
    October 31 at 10 a.m. via Zoom

    Faculty Session
    October 31 at 11 a.m. via Zoom

    Student Session
    October 31 at 2:30 p.m. via Zoom

  • Please complete the following survey to provide your thoughts and feedback. Survey responses are anonymous.

    Start Survey

  • The search committee was formed by the Office of the Chancellor-Provost in close collaboration with the leadership of the school and with the aim of creating a broad and representative group. The primary role of the committee will be to develop the leadership profile, aid in the evaluation of the candidates, interview potential candidates, and make a recommendation to the chancellor-provost.

    • Adrienne Eaton (Chair), Dean, School of Management and Labor Relations
    • Jacob Persily, Director of Volunteer Services, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
    • Joel Cantor, Distinguished Professor
    • David Listokin, Senior Distinguished Professor
    • Amy Abruzzi, Associate Teaching Professor
    • Kelcie Ralph, Associate Professor
    • Elizabeth Matto, Research Professor
    • Leslie Kantor, Professor of Professional Practice, School of Public Health
    • James Hughes, University Professor and Dean Emeritus
    • Theresa Kirby, Associate Dean of Administration
    • Lynn Astorga, Associate Director of Student Recruitment
    • Christina Torian, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education
    • Abigail Brown, MPP Student

  • Any questions, feedback, or candidate nominations can be sent to blousteindeansearch@rutgers.edu.