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Dean of the College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Madison, WI, USA (On-site)
The University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence (CAI). The founding Dean will report to the Chancellor through the Provost, and will serve as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College.
The College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence is being established as a separate and standalone college within the University beginning July 1, 2026. This transition represents the next stage of evolution for the academic departments - Computer Sciences, the Information School, and Statistics. There will be approximately 100 tenure-track/tenured faculty and 150 academic and university staff in the College.
The CAI will reside in the new Morgridge Hall, a 343,000 square foot building in the heart of the tech corridor on campus. This state-of-the-art facility unites students, faculty, and researchers under one roof.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as chief academic and executive officer of the college
- Lead and oversee the college's educational, research, and service missions
- Develop a growing base of philanthropic support
- Promote entrepreneurship, industry engagement, and collaboration
- Foster the growth of innovative research
- Recruit, supervise, and mentor senior administrative leaders
- Oversee multi-unit budgets, fiscal planning, and long-term strategic planning
- Advance excellence and growth in educational programs
- Promote a culture and climate of excellence, equity, inclusion
Required Qualifications:
- PhD required
- Record of achievement in administrative leadership, research and teaching
- Strong academic background qualifying for appointment as tenured professor at UW-Madison
Apply by: April 1, 2026
Compensation: Negotiable with comprehensive benefits package
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should be submitted using Isaacson, Miller's portal: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-of-wisconsin-madison-college-computing/dean
To ensure consideration, candidate materials should be received by April 1, 2026. Applications should include a CV or resume and a letter of interest.
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