2024 University Dean Searches

Portland State University will host several dean searches in 2024, with the majority of on-campus interviews happening during April. The dean of each school and college will serve as the chief executive and academic officer and will be a vital member of the University’s Academic Leadership Team (ALT). Please click on the link boxes for more information regarding the positions, to apply, and for on-campus visit information.

OHSU/PSU School of Public Health Dean Announcement

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Paul Halverson joined the Oregon Health and Science University and Portland State University joint School of Public Health as dean on February 1, 2024.

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University Library Dean Search

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Xan Arch will join Portland State University as the Dean of the University Library effective August 1, 2024.

College of Education Dean Search

Click above for more information about the search for the College of Education Dean. On-campus interviews are currently scheduled for April 29 - May 2 and May 6 - 9.

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Finalist A - April 30, Noon to 1PM

Finalist B - May 2, Noon to 1PM

Finalist C - May 7, Noon to 1PM

Finalist D - May 9, Noon to 1PM

The CUPA Building from above. The patio is seen on the left of the image. The sunset out of the image give the building and surrounding trees a warm glow.

College of Urban and Public Affairs Dean Search

Click above for more information about the search for the College of Urban and Public Affairs Dean.

On-campus interviews for this position wrapped up the week of April 15 and the Interim Provost is currently reviewing search committee recommendations. News of the final candidate will be posted on this website.

A photo of the Karl Miller Center. The top half of the building is illuminated from the sun while the bottom half is in shade.

School of Business Dean Search

Click above for more information about the search for the School of Business Dean. On-campus interviews are currently scheduled for April 22 - 23, April 29 - 30, and May 2 - 3.

Open Forums:

Finalist A - April 23, 2 - 3PM

Finalist B - withdrew from consideration

Finalist C - May 3, 10 - 11AM

Broadway street viewed underneath the PSU skybridge. Multiple cars are driving underneath the bridge.

School of Social Work Dean Search

Click above for more information about the search for the Dean of the School of Social Work.

On-campus interviews for this position wrapped up the week of April 22 and the Interim Provost is currently reviewing search committee recommendations. News of the final candidate will be posted on this website.