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Executive Search: Dean of Mason Gross School of the Arts

Rutgers–New Brunswick is seeking an experienced and visionary leader and scholar to serve as Dean of the Mason Gross School of the Arts. Mason Gross School of the Arts (MGSA) at Rutgers University comprises a vibrant community of more than 1,000 creators—dancers, filmmakers, musicians, theater artists, visual artists, and designers with a commitment to making innovative and purposeful contributions to the wider community—onstage, backstage, in the gallery, the classroom, the studio, and beyond. We aim to identify a thoughtful and dynamic leader who will advance the school’s mission with a strong commitment to excellence and equity.

Rutgers–New Brunswick is partnering with Isaacson, Miller (IM) on this search process. Nominations of candidates for the MGSA dean position may be sent to jmildner@imsearch.com.

  • The search committee was formed by the Office of the Chancellor in 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.

    • Stuart Shapiro, Committee Chair, Dean of Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
    • Karin Anderson, Administrative Director
    • Peter Christian, PhD Candidate
    • Frederick Curry, Associate Professor
    • Anette Freytag, Professor
    • JoAna Marie Henigan, Undergraduate Student
    • Cameron Knight, Associate Professor
    • Annabelle Luu, Associate Dean for Finance and Administration
    • Cassandra Oliveras-Moreno, Administrator of Communications and Collaboration
    • Nancy Rao, Distinguished Professor
    • Marjoris Regus, Assistant Professor
    • Patrick Stettner, Department Chair, Director of RU Filmmaking Center and Associate Professor
    • Jacqueline Thaw, Department Chair and Associate Professor

  • Listening sessions for members of the MGSA community took place in Fall 2024. If you have any additional feedback you'd like to provide, please contact mgsadeansearch@rutgers.edu.

  • Your input is vital to ensure the selection process reflects the values and priorities of our community. We invite you to share your feedback through the anonymous survey below.

    Complete the Survey

  • The leadership profile provides an overview of the Mason Gross School of the Arts’ academic, performance, and operational ecosystem and summarizes the qualities and qualifications required of successful candidates for the role of dean.

    View Leadership Profile

  • Members of the Mason Gross School of the Arts community will be cordially invited to meet each of the three MGSA dean finalist candidates at an upcoming series of community forums. These forums will be an opportunity for you to hear directly from the candidates about their interest in the Mason Gross School of the Arts, and to learn more about them through a moderated Q&A session. Dates and the registration link will be announced here.

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