Leadership searches
If you’re passionate about playing a central role in shaping the University's academic future, strengthening student success and supporting faculty excellence, we invite you to explore our open leadership positions.
The University of Minnesota is one of the nation's leading public research universities and Minnesota's land-grant institution. Guided by the Elevate Extraordinary 2030 strategic roadmap, the University is focused on attracting outstanding faculty and staff, expanding its research impact, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive academic community where students thrive.
Open leadership positions
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School of Dentistry Dean National search — Launch phase
Lead Minnesota’s only dental school into its next era of top-tier research, clinical excellence, workforce development, and community-centered care.
Vice Provost for Academic Strategy and Budget Internal search — finalist phase
Help shape the University's academic and financial future by connecting strategic priorities, academic planning and resource allocation across the University's five campuses.
Vice Provost for Enrollment Management — The University recently named an appointee for this national search.
College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences Dean & Director of the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station — The University recently named an appointee for this national search, pending Board of Regents approval.