About the Search
Provost Steven W. McLaughlin has convened a search committee charged with selecting the next Dean of the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. This search is chaired by Dean of Libraries Leslie Sharp.
Georgia Tech has retained the services of the executive search firm Russell Reynolds & Associates, working with consultants Joi Hayes-Scott and Jett Pihakis.
The position description can be viewed online. This search is open to both external and internal candidates at Georgia Tech. This position reports to the Provost of Georgia Tech.
Inquiries and nominations are invited and should be sent to the Russell Reynolds team at GT.IAC@russellreynolds.com.
While applications and nominations will be received until the dean is selected, interested parties are encouraged to submit application materials by August 26, 2024.
Community Input
Russell Reynolds hosted several events and meetings to seek the feedback of faculty, staff, and students on the preferred qualifications of the next dean. To maximize engagement during the summer semester, town hall events were held in a virtual format.
- IAC Staff Town Hall, Wednesday, June 12, 1:00-2:00 pm
- IAC Faculty Town Hall, Wednesday, June 12, 2:00-3:00 pm
- IAC and Georgia Tech Community Town Hall, Friday, June 14, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
- IAC Community Town Hall, Thursday, August 15, 1:00-2:00pm (Register online for this virtual event)
Key Dates
June 2024
Search Committee convened; IAC community engaged via town hall events and stakeholder meetings
July to October
Recruitment and vetting of candidates
TBD
Finalist visits to campus
Search Committee
Search committee members were chosen via a nomination process and include a mix of faculty, staff, and students from within the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, as well as colleges and units from across campus that work closely with Ivan Allen College.