The Opportunity
The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of McCausland College of Arts and Sciences and a key member of USC’s academic leadership team.
The University of South Carolina (USC), the state’s flagship and an R1 research university, seeks a visionary, collaborative, and student-centered leader to serve as Dean of the McCausland College of Arts & Sciences (MCAS). As the largest and most academically diverse college at USC, MCAS spans the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences and is central to the university’s mission of teaching, research, and service. The next Dean will champion excellence across disciplines, accelerate research and creative activity, strengthen student success and belonging, cultivate philanthropy, and amplify MCAS’s impact across South Carolina and beyond.
About the Search
Search Committee
A search committee has been thoughtfully selected to include faculty and staff from across the disciplines of the College.
Application, Nominations, and Inquiries
For full consideration, applications should be received by December 31, 2025.
Search Timeline
The search timeline is subject to change.
The University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity employer. All applications and nominations will be handled with the strictest confidentiality until the finalist phase.