Graduate College Dean Search

The University of Delaware is seeking the next dean of the Graduate College and vice provost for graduate education. This search is limited to UD faculty.

About the search

Message from Interim Provost Bill Farquhar

Position Description

To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV in a single PDF file using this application form. The application deadline is Oct. 15, 2025.

To nominate a colleague, please use this nomination form. The nomination deadline is Oct. 10, 2025.

Information about open forums to meet the candidates will be posted here when it becomes available.

Search committee:

  • Rena Hallam — Interim Dean (search committee chair), College of Education & Human Development; Professor, Human Development & Family Sciences – College of Education & Human Development 
  • Kyle Davis — Associate Professor and Graduate Director, Department of Geography & Spatial Sciences – College of Earth, Ocean & Environment
  • Dawn M. Elliott — Blue & Gold Distinguished Professor, Biomedical Engineering; Associate Dean for Graduate and Post-Graduate Education – College of Engineering 
  • Andrea Everard — Associate Dean for Graduate Programs – Lerner College of Business & Economics 
  • Wendy Feller — Graduate Services Specialist – Graduate College 
  • Kimberley R. Isett — Vice Provost for Academic Programs and University Initiatives; Professor – Biden School of Public Policy & Administration 
  • John F. Jebb — Faculty Senate President; Associate Professor, English – College of Arts & Sciences 
  • Stephanie Kuntz-McAllister — Graduate Student Government President, Graduate College; Department of Human Development & Family Studies – College of Education & Human Development
  • J.P. Laurenceau — Unidel A. Gilchrist Sparks III Chair in the Social Sciences and Professor, Psychological & Brain Sciences – College of Arts & Sciences
  • Mark Parcells — Professor, Molecular Virology, Department of Animal & Food Sciences; Interim Director, Avian Biosciences Center – College of Agriculture & Natural Resources 
  • Darcy Reisman — Department Chair and Professor, Physical Therapy – College of Health Sciences 
  • Joel Rosenthal — Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Affairs, Department Chair, and Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry – College of Arts & Sciences 
  • Karen F. Stein — Associate Professor – Biden School of Public Policy & Administration