Dunton Family Dean, D'Amore-McKim School of Business

The Opportunity
Northeastern University ("Northeastern") is seeking an accomplished and entrepreneurial academic leader to serve as the Dunton Family Dean of the D'Amore-McKim School of Business (DMSB). Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean serves as DMSB's chief academic and executive officer and as a member of Northeastern's senior academic leadership team. The Dean will build on a strong foundation to advance the School's distinctive model of experiential business education, deepening its global reach, growing its research enterprise, and strengthening the partnerships that define Northeastern's approach to business education.

The Dean bears responsibility for DMSB's faculty, staff, and students, as well as for the School's long-term strategic direction and financial health. As a visible ambassador for DMSB, the Dean will cultivate relationships across the university and with corporate, civic, and global partners. The successful candidate will bring a demonstrated record of leadership in a complex academic or professional environment, a deep commitment to world-class scholarship and experiential learning, and the interpersonal skill to engage a wide range of constituencies.

As an independent, R1 institution, Northeastern belongs to a select group of research universities defined by a commitment to excellence in education, research, and service. It is internationally recognized for its co-op program, which integrates classroom education with professional work experience, and for its emphasis on interdisciplinary research, global engagement, and innovation. Northeastern enrolls 47,367 undergraduate and graduate students across 14 campuses in North America and the United Kingdom, and ranks #46 among national universities and #5 among the Most Innovative Schools in the nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2026).

Offering courses since 1907 and AACSB-accredited, DMSB enrolls 7,636 students and engages 221 full-time faculty as of Fall 2025. Its alumni community numbers more than 62,800 graduates in 154 countries. The undergraduate program ranks #13 nationally (Poets & Quants, 2026), and student entrepreneurs have raised more than $396 million through IDEA, Northeastern's student-run venture accelerator. DMSB students work with more than 600 co-op employers across nearly 60 countries, and 92% of 2024 graduates were working or enrolled in a graduate program within nine months of completing their studies. The school is recognized for particular strength in entrepreneurship, emerging markets, and fintech.

Northeastern has retained Korn Ferry, a national executive recruiting firm, to assist with this search. All nominations, inquiries, and application materials should be submitted in confidence to Korn Ferry. Korn Ferry will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. Please direct all applications, nominations, and inquiries to Northeastern_DMSB@kornferry.com