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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 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 are cordially invited to meet each of the three MGSA dean finalist candidates at a series of community forums. These forums are 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.

    Please complete the registration form and RSVP for each forum. We welcome you to submit your questions for the moderated Q&A through this form as well.

    MGSA Dean Candidate Community Forum Schedule

  • Members of the Mason Gross community were invited to listening sessions to provide feedback that will be used to develop the leadership profile and help guide the search committee in identifying a new dean. Listening sessions for faculty, staff, and students were scheduled as follows:

    Faculty Listening Session

    • Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 9 am - 10 am

    Student Listening Session

    • Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 2 pm - 2:45 pm

    Staff Listening Session

    • Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 3 pm - 4 pm

    Open Listening Session (open to all students, staff, and faculty)

    • Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 12 noon - 1 pm

    Please reach out to mgsadeansearch@rutgers.edu if you have not received an invitation with a Zoom link for your session. If you are unable to attend a listening session, we encourage you to share your opinions by completing the anonymous MGSA Dean Search Input Survey.

  • 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
    • Ralph Bowen, Professor
    • 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
    • Marjoris Regus, Assistant Professor
    • Patrick Stettner, Department Chair, Director of RU Filmmaking Center and Associate Professor
    • Jacqueline Thaw, Department Chair and Associate Professor

  • 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

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