Dean, College of Business

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York

Stony Brook University (Stony Brook), a flagship campus of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, seeks an accomplished, entrepreneurial, and collaborative leader to serve as the next Dean of the College of Business (the College). This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the nation’s top public research universities during a period of significant growth and distinction and to lead a rapidly evolving business school poised to elevate its reputation and impact.

Situated on the North Shore of Long Island, just 60 miles from New York City, Stony Brook is one of the nation’s top-ranked public research universities (#26 nationally by U.S. News and World Report and #1 in New York) and is widely recognized as a national leader in social mobility, reflecting its deep commitment to access, opportunity, and student success. Founded in 1957, Stony Brook is classified as a Research 1 (R1) institution and is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), enrolling more than 27,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Under the leadership of President Andrea Goldsmith and Provost Carl W. Lejuez, the university is advancing a bold strategic vision focused on accelerating excellence, building institutional strength, and catalyzing impact across education, research, and public service.

The College of Business plays a critical role in advancing the university’s mission, combining academic excellence with a strategic emphasis on analytics, artificial intelligence, and experiential learning. Established in 2004, the College has rapidly built a strong foundation and achieved significant success, characterized by a highly collegial and collaborative culture, a shared sense of purpose, and a growing reputation as a dynamic and ambitious academic community. In recent years, it has experienced sustained growth across enrollment, academic programs, and faculty, even as many peer institutions face headwinds.

The College of Business is uniquely positioned to deepen interdisciplinary collaboration across Stony Brook in areas such as healthcare, climate and sustainability, engineering, and applied sciences—creating pathways for high-impact programs and research that will distinguish its academic offerings on a national and global stage. This momentum, coupled with a university culture that encourages innovation, agility, and entrepreneurial thinking, offers the next Dean a rare opportunity to shape and elevate a modern, forward-looking college at the intersection of business, technology, and societal impact.

Building on the College’s existing strengths and Stony Brook’s broader momentum, the next Dean will provide bold, inclusive leadership at a pivotal moment in the university’s history. Reporting to the Executive Vice President and Provost, the Dean will articulate and advance a compelling vision aligned with Stony Brook’s strategic priorities; strengthen the College’s academic programs, research enterprise, and national profile; and foster a culture that values faculty governance, collaboration, and professional growth. As a visible campus leader and external ambassador, the Dean will expand interdisciplinary partnerships, deepen alumni and industry engagement, and leverage the College’s proximity to New York City to engage one of the world’s leading business ecosystems, while advancing fundraising and revenue strategies and positioning the College for long-term excellence, impact, and sustainability.

APPLICATIONS, INQUIRIES, AND NOMINATIONS

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, and resumes with cover letters should be sent to the Isaacson, Miller website: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/stony-brook-university-college-business/dean

Micah Pierce, Kristen Andersen, Marlyn Desire

Isaacson, Miller

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.