JOB POSTS
Dean of the College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Madison, Wisconsin, USA (On-site)
Negotiable
The University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence (CAI). UW-Madison is a major land-grant university committed to excellence in teaching, research and public service with a student body of nearly 52,000, faculty/staff of approximately 27,000, and revenues of $4.9 billion. It is ranked among the top universities in the world with #5 national research expenditures ranking.
The founding Dean will report to the Chancellor through the Provost and serve as chief academic and administrative officer of the College. The College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence is being established as a separate and standalone college beginning July 1, 2026, comprising Computer Sciences, the Information School, and Statistics.
This will be the first new academic division at UW-Madison since 1983. There will be approximately 100 tenure-track/tenured faculty and 150 academic and university staff. The CAI will reside in Morgridge Hall, a state-of-the-art 343,000 square foot building.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as chief academic and executive officer of the college
- Lead educational, research, and service missions
- Collaborate with other deans and university leaders
- Develop philanthropic support
- Promote entrepreneurship and industry engagement
- Foster innovative research and extramural funding
- Recruit and mentor senior administrative leaders
- Oversee multi-unit budgets and strategic planning
- Advance excellence in educational programs
- Promote culture of excellence, equity, and inclusion
Required Qualifications:
- PhD required
- Record of achievement in administrative leadership, research and teaching
- Strong academic background qualifying for appointment as tenured professor
Desired Qualities:
- Visionary and collaborative leadership
- Bold vision for computing, AI, data science and information science
- Excellence in interdisciplinary mission
- Experience managing budgets in higher education
- Experience leading extramural funded research programs
- Commitment to fostering inclusivity and equity
- Experience developing philanthropic support
Compensation: Negotiable, with comprehensive benefits including generous paid time off, health/dental/vision/life insurance, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.
Apply by: April 1, 2026
HOW TO APPLY
The search firm Isaacson, Miller is assisting the University of Wisconsin-Madison in this search.
Applications should include a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this position description.
To ensure consideration, candidate materials should be received by April 1, 2026.
Apply online: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-of-wisconsin-madison-college-computing/dean
For inquiries, contact:
Elizabeth Arvanitis: earvanitis@imsearch.com
Karen McPhedran: kmcphedran@imsearch.com
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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