Description
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, invites nominations and applications for the position of dean of the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP). The university seeks an experienced, visionary, and collaborative leader to guide this highly respected school into its next chapter of excellence and impact.
Founded in 1766, Rutgers is America's eighth-oldest institution of higher education and a nationally recognized academic, health, and research powerhouse. Its flagship campus in New Brunswick is a member of the Association of American Universities and ranks among the nation's leading public research universities. Across its three campuses, Rutgers comprises 29 schools and colleges, enrolling more than 69,000 undergraduate and graduate students, securing over $969 million annually in research grants and sponsored programs, and boasting a global alumni network of over 600,000.
The Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology is committed to preparing exceptional practitioners, scholars, and leaders in applied and professional psychology who serve diverse populations through evidence-based, socially impactful practices. The school is home to a vibrant and diverse community of approximately 419 graduate students, 48 full-time faculty, and 159 full-time administrative, research, and professional staff. GSAPP houses six centers that provide high-quality, evidence-based services to New Jersey residents while advancing research that enhances care delivery and deepens understanding of human functioning. GSAPP's centers form a collaborative ecosystem where clinical service, applied research, and student training intersect to address behavioral, educational, and social challenges across the lifespan.
Offering accredited doctoral, master's, and certificate programs across clinical psychology, applied psychology, and school psychology, GSAPP integrates rigorous academic training with immersive clinical experiences in both campus-based and community settings. The school is deeply committed to community engagement and impact, with faculty and alumni actively shaping psychological services and policy at local, national, and international levels.
Reporting to the provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, the dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of GSAPP. The dean will provide strategic leadership to advance the school's mission, foster academic excellence, and promote institutional effectiveness. Key priorities include:
- Articulating a compelling vision aligned with GSAPP's values and strengths
- Recruiting and retaining outstanding students, faculty, and staff
- Supporting student success and faculty development
- Ensuring GSAPP's national and global reputation
- Ensuring sound fiscal stewardship and operational transparency
- Strengthening internal cohesion and external partnerships
- Leading strategic planning, academic innovation, fundraising, and facilities management
The ideal candidate will be a distinguished scholar in psychology with a record of research, teaching, and service warranting a tenured appointment as full professor. They will bring visionary leadership and a deep commitment to GSAPP's mission. Strong communication skills, operational acumen, and experience in fundraising, resource development, and service delivery are preferred.
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume, and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile, which is available on the WittKieffer site.
WittKieffer is assisting Rutgers University in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by February 16, 2026.
Applications, nominations, and inquiries can be directed to Robin Mamlet, Randi Miller, and Corin Edwards at RutgersGSAPPDean@wittkieffer.com.
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement.
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