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The University of Vermont (UVM, the University) seeks an experienced, forward-looking leader to serve as Dean of the College of Education and Social Services (CESS, the College) as the institution embraces its first chapter as an R1 institution. CESS is central to the university’s Land-Grant mission, preparing educators, counselors, social workers, and human service professionals whose work directly shapes communities across Vermont and beyond. This is a distinctive opportunity to lead a College singularly and deeply connected to the public good.
Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will serve as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College, leading nearly 150 faculty and staff. The Dean will serve as a compelling advocate for the College’s disciplines, demonstrating their critical role in higher education and society. This leader will be a coalition builder, skilled at fostering trust and relationships across campus, with students, alumni, donors, and external partners. The Dean will play a central role in advancing the College’s fundraising and development priorities, articulating a compelling vision for investment in CESS’s mission, programs, and people.
The next Dean will be called upon to strengthen the College’s scholarly enterprise in ways that complement its longstanding teaching and service mission, while leading with a deep commitment to UVM’s “Common Ground” values. These values of respect, integrity, innovation, openness, justice, and responsibility shape how the University approaches education, research, and community partnership, and are central to how colleagues at UVM engage with faculty, staff, students, and external collaborators. For CESS, whose work is inherently entwined with equity, human development, and social change, these values are active commitments the next dean will be called upon to model, champion, and practice every day.
Experience navigating complex institutions, along with a thoughtful approach to strategic planning and resource management, will be essential. Candidates must possess an earned doctorate in a relevant academic discipline in education or social services (e.g., social work, human development and family science, counseling), and an outstanding record of teaching, service, and scholarship that meets requirements for Full Professor with tenure.
ROLE OF THE DEAN
Reporting to the Provost, the Dean is the principal academic and administrative officer for CESS. At a time when education, social work, and human services are undergoing enormous challenges and change, the next Dean will ensure effective operation and unite and energize the College community around a shared identity that conveys its potential. The Dean will build upon the College’s foundation and the University’s recent elevation to R1 research status, honoring and preserving the College’s longstanding commitment to excellence in teaching and community engagement, while supporting research growth and infrastructure development. As the College’s public representative, the Dean communicates its vision and mission to the community and professional constituencies while seeking public and private funds to support its goals.
The Dean will serve on the Provost’s leadership team and partner with the ten other deans at UVM. The Dean is supported by a talented team of 3 Associate Deans (Faculty Affairs, Academic Affairs, Graduate, Non-Degree, and Research Programming), 2 Assistant Deans (Finance and Administration, Advocacy, Access, and Strategic Impact), 3 Department Chairs, the Director of Assessment, Data, and Accreditation, and the Director of the Center on Disability and Community Inclusion.
KEY OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR THE DEAN
The new Dean of the College of Education and Social Services will be charged with addressing the following opportunities and challenges:
Align the College’s structure and resources with a shared strategic vision.
The next Dean will join CESS as the College aligns its priorities with the new strategic plan: Green, Gold, and Bold. CESS is operating under a strategic framework through 2027 while building a new strategic alignment plan consistent with Green, Gold, and Bold. The Dean will work to ensure that the College’s priorities align with the new strategic plan while advancing the relevant commitments outlined in the current CESS framework.
As this work progresses, the Dean will have the opportunity to examine how the College’s current organizational structure supports its academic and operational needs. CESS includes departments that differ vastly in size and administrative scope, which shapes how responsibilities and resources are distributed. The successful Dean will assess whether the current structure is supporting collaboration, capacity, and long-term success, and propose solutions that cultivate shared identity and purpose.
Build infrastructure to support a growing research enterprise.
UVM’s recent transition to R1 status is a defining opportunity for CESS to elevate its research profile while maintaining its long-standing commitment to teaching, professional preparation, and community engagement. The next Dean will be instrumental in building the research enterprise, administrative support, and grant development resources that faculty need to compete successfully for external funding. This growth must be pursued thoughtfully, expanding research expectations in ways that strengthen the College’s core mission while leveraging new technologies and shared services. Faculty have a strong foundation in federally funded work, particularly through the U.S. Department of Education, and the next Dean will be called upon to diversify the College’s funding portfolio across agencies and foundation sources at a moment when the federal landscape is shifting.
Guide the College toward long-term financial and enrollment growth.
Higher education is entering a period of significant change, with an increasingly constrained federal funding environment, shifting attitudes about the value of a college education, and demographic declines creating pressure in the Northeast. UVM and the College must confront all these obstacles boldly, creatively, and deftly. The College increased graduate enrollment by 30 percent last year and is exploring programmatic changes and innovations to educational delivery to grow enrollment revenue. Its long-term fiscal health will depend on continued, thoughtful approaches to recruitment, retention, and program development that reflect the evolving needs of students and employers. The Dean will also inherit a budget model that rewards unit-level productivity and will work creatively within that structure to identify opportunities for collaboration and shared investment. Fostering a sense of collective financial purpose within the college, as well as with other deans, where academic units see their fortunes as connected rather than competing, will require both relationship-building and a sophisticated understanding of the incentives and constraints that shape resource decisions.
Foster collaboration within CESS and across campus and community.
CESS encompasses a wide range of disciplines, programs, and professional pathways that can support learning in many fields, offering strong potential for collaboration with other Colleges and for the next Dean to strengthen the College’s role as a keystone in institution-wide efforts. Building stronger relationships across campus, identifying opportunities for shared work, and ensuring the College has a meaningful seat at the table in campuswide decision making will require both vision and the ability to cultivate trust across institutional boundaries. Internally, the Dean will inherit a college whose people and programs are distributed across multiple buildings, creating barriers to the collaboration faculty and staff aspire to build.
Beyond campus, CESS has cultivated a wide network of field-based and community partnerships across the state of Vermont that represent one of its greatest assets and opportunities. Many of those relationships are grounded in the work of our outreach centers and the work of individual faculty and staff within our academic units. The next Dean will have the opportunity to formalize, expand, and elevate those partnerships to serve the state, the larger nation, and the world in ways that reflect the College’s collective identity and long-term ambitions.
Actively cultivate prospects for scholarly, philanthropic, and strategic partnerships.
The Dean will serve as a visible and consistent advocate for the College and the fields it represents at a time when the contributions of education and social services require clear articulation and sustained support. As the face of CESS, the Dean will communicate the College’s mission, values, and work to university leadership, external partners, donors, and broader audiences, emphasizing the essential role of preparing educators, counselors, social workers, and human service professionals who support communities across Vermont and beyond.
CESS and its programs are recognized for their commitment to equity-centered practice, professional preparation, and scholarship that confronts the educational and social conditions that perpetuate injustice. The Dean will be a compelling storyteller who highlights these strengths and represents the College in policy conversations, philanthropic engagement, and collaborative initiatives. Working with the College’s constituents, the Dean will be its champion among alumni, community and corporate leaders, local, state, and federal partners, and the international education community. The Dean will be deeply committed to the University’s Land-Grant mission, seeking opportunities to fulfill it by growing the capacity of school districts, social service organizations, and communities across the state.
Continue to strengthen the student experience.
As UVM advances its research portfolio, the next Dean will play a central role in ensuring this translates into transformative opportunities for students at all levels. Many CESS students balance academic work with significant professional, family, or community responsibilities, and the dean will need to support pathways that integrate research, practice, and experiential learning without creating barriers to access or success. The successful dean will actively seek out and listen to students’ experiences and needs and ensure a supportive College infrastructure that is responsive to those needs. The ultimate goal is to prepare graduates who are well prepared for professional and civic leadership, who serve communities across Vermont and beyond, and who remain meaningfully connected to UVM.
Attract, retain, and develop an exceptional faculty and staff.
CESS is sustained by a committed and talented group of faculty and staff who are integral to the daily work of the College and bring their expertise and exceptional service to bear in support of its mission. Supporting the recruitment, retention, and development of this community remains central to the College’s success. The Dean will play an important role in fostering a welcoming environment where faculty and staff feel supported, valued, and able to pursue their work effectively. Attention to professional development, mentoring, and clear expectations across roles will be a priority, particularly as CESS advances its academic and research goals. The Dean will also advocate for resources and practices that support stable staffing, career development, and effective onboarding.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
The successful candidate will possess the following required qualifications:
- An earned doctorate in education, social work, counseling, human services, or a closely related field, with a distinguished scholarly record commensurate with a tenured appointment at the rank of full professor in the College of Education and Social Services at UVM;
- Experience in the administration of a large academic unit, including strategic and financial planning and enrollment management, with a track record of successful leadership;
- A record of success in advancing intercultural competence;
- A strong commitment to inclusive public education and service and appreciation for the important public role Land-Grant institutions play and the positive impact these institutions can have on their states and regions;
- Experience with alumni or donor relations, and/or demonstrate the potential for success in this work; strength in storytelling and a desire to engage in fundraising activities.
While no person will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional and personal qualifications:
- An appreciation for the varied backgrounds and complex needs of undergraduate and graduate students today;
- Record of investment in creating a supportive culture of excellence in scholarship, teaching, and outreach;
- Experience with licensure and accreditation;
- The resilience and vision to bring initiatives to fruition even in times of constraint;
- Commitment to recruiting and retaining top faculty, staff, and students;
- Demonstrated appreciation for the principles of shared governance;
- A disposition toward collegial, cross-unit partnership and commitment to working across silos;
- Track record of engaging community and professional partners in meaningful, ongoing collaborations;
- Experience connecting academic program design with current and evolving workforce demands;
- An understanding of and facility in change management, with the ability to empower, delegate, build consensus, and handle conflict;
- The capacity to approach difficult conversations with empathy, transparency, and a commitment to resolution.
APPLICATIONS, INQUIRIES, AND NOMINATIONS
The University of Vermont has retained Isaacson, Miller to assist in this search. The target salary is approximately $250,000 and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the end of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent in confidence via the Isaacson, Miller website.
Greg Esposito, Partner (he/him)
Vijay Saraswat, Partner (he/him)
Annah Wells, Senior Associate (she/her)
Elizabeth Arvantis, Senior Search Coordinator (she/her)
Isaacson, Miller
The University of Vermont is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.
Anticipated Pay Range
$250,000
Job Location
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Open Date
05/22/2026
Category
Dean
Posting Number
F3676PO
Department
CESS Dean's Office/53000
Advertising/Posting Title
Dean & Professor, College of Education & Social Services
FLSA
Exempt
Position Number
002960
Employee FTE
1.0
Employee Term (months)
12
INTRODUCTION
The University of Vermont (UVM, the University) seeks an experienced, forward-looking leader to serve as Dean of the College of Education and Social Services (CESS, the College) as the institution embraces its first chapter as an R1 institution. CESS is central to the university’s Land-Grant mission, preparing educators, counselors, social workers, and human service professionals whose work directly shapes communities across Vermont and beyond. This is a distinctive opportunity to lead a College singularly and deeply connected to the public good.
Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will serve as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College, leading nearly 150 faculty and staff. The Dean will serve as a compelling advocate for the College’s disciplines, demonstrating their critical role in higher education and society. This leader will be a coalition builder, skilled at fostering trust and relationships across campus, with students, alumni, donors, and external partners. The Dean will play a central role in advancing the College’s fundraising and development priorities, articulating a compelling vision for investment in CESS’s mission, programs, and people.
The next Dean will be called upon to strengthen the College’s scholarly enterprise in ways that complement its longstanding teaching and service mission, while leading with a deep commitment to UVM’s “Common Ground” values. These values of respect, integrity, innovation, openness, justice, and responsibility shape how the University approaches education, research, and community partnership, and are central to how colleagues at UVM engage with faculty, staff, students, and external collaborators. For CESS, whose work is inherently entwined with equity, human development, and social change, these values are active commitments the next dean will be called upon to model, champion, and practice every day.
Experience navigating complex institutions, along with a thoughtful approach to strategic planning and resource management, will be essential. Candidates must possess an earned doctorate in a relevant academic discipline in education or social services (e.g., social work, human development and family science, counseling), and an outstanding record of teaching, service, and scholarship that meets requirements for Full Professor with tenure.
ROLE OF THE DEAN
Reporting to the Provost, the Dean is the principal academic and administrative officer for CESS. At a time when education, social work, and human services are undergoing enormous challenges and change, the next Dean will ensure effective operation and unite and energize the College community around a shared identity that conveys its potential. The Dean will build upon the College’s foundation and the University’s recent elevation to R1 research status, honoring and preserving the College’s longstanding commitment to excellence in teaching and community engagement, while supporting research growth and infrastructure development. As the College’s public representative, the Dean communicates its vision and mission to the community and professional constituencies while seeking public and private funds to support its goals.
The Dean will serve on the Provost’s leadership team and partner with the ten other deans at UVM. The Dean is supported by a talented team of 3 Associate Deans (Faculty Affairs, Academic Affairs, Graduate, Non-Degree, and Research Programming), 2 Assistant Deans (Finance and Administration, Advocacy, Access, and Strategic Impact), 3 Department Chairs, the Director of Assessment, Data, and Accreditation, and the Director of the Center on Disability and Community Inclusion.
KEY OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR THE DEAN
The new Dean of the College of Education and Social Services will be charged with addressing the following opportunities and challenges:
Align the College’s structure and resources with a shared strategic vision.
The next Dean will join CESS as the College aligns its priorities with the new strategic plan: Green, Gold, and Bold. CESS is operating under a strategic framework through 2027 while building a new strategic alignment plan consistent with Green, Gold, and Bold. The Dean will work to ensure that the College’s priorities align with the new strategic plan while advancing the relevant commitments outlined in the current CESS framework.
As this work progresses, the Dean will have the opportunity to examine how the College’s current organizational structure supports its academic and operational needs. CESS includes departments that differ vastly in size and administrative scope, which shapes how responsibilities and resources are distributed. The successful Dean will assess whether the current structure is supporting collaboration, capacity, and long-term success, and propose solutions that cultivate shared identity and purpose.
Build infrastructure to support a growing research enterprise.
UVM’s recent transition to R1 status is a defining opportunity for CESS to elevate its research profile while maintaining its long-standing commitment to teaching, professional preparation, and community engagement. The next Dean will be instrumental in building the research enterprise, administrative support, and grant development resources that faculty need to compete successfully for external funding. This growth must be pursued thoughtfully, expanding research expectations in ways that strengthen the College’s core mission while leveraging new technologies and shared services. Faculty have a strong foundation in federally funded work, particularly through the U.S. Department of Education, and the next Dean will be called upon to diversify the College’s funding portfolio across agencies and foundation sources at a moment when the federal landscape is shifting.
Guide the College toward long-term financial and enrollment growth.
Higher education is entering a period of significant change, with an increasingly constrained federal funding environment, shifting attitudes about the value of a college education, and demographic declines creating pressure in the Northeast. UVM and the College must confront all these obstacles boldly, creatively, and deftly. The College increased graduate enrollment by 30 percent last year and is exploring programmatic changes and innovations to educational delivery to grow enrollment revenue. Its long-term fiscal health will depend on continued, thoughtful approaches to recruitment, retention, and program development that reflect the evolving needs of students and employers. The Dean will also inherit a budget model that rewards unit-level productivity and will work creatively within that structure to identify opportunities for collaboration and shared investment. Fostering a sense of collective financial purpose within the college, as well as with other deans, where academic units see their fortunes as connected rather than competing, will require both relationship-building and a sophisticated understanding of the incentives and constraints that shape resource decisions.
Foster collaboration within CESS and across campus and community.
CESS encompasses a wide range of disciplines, programs, and professional pathways that can support learning in many fields, offering strong potential for collaboration with other Colleges and for the next Dean to strengthen the College’s role as a keystone in institution-wide efforts. Building stronger relationships across campus, identifying opportunities for shared work, and ensuring the College has a meaningful seat at the table in campuswide decision making will require both vision and the ability to cultivate trust across institutional boundaries. Internally, the Dean will inherit a college whose people and programs are distributed across multiple buildings, creating barriers to the collaboration faculty and staff aspire to build.
Beyond campus, CESS has cultivated a wide network of field-based and community partnerships across the state of Vermont that represent one of its greatest assets and opportunities. Many of those relationships are grounded in the work of our outreach centers and the work of individual faculty and staff within our academic units. The next Dean will have the opportunity to formalize, expand, and elevate those partnerships to serve the state, the larger nation, and the world in ways that reflect the College’s collective identity and long-term ambitions.
Actively cultivate prospects for scholarly, philanthropic, and strategic partnerships.
The Dean will serve as a visible and consistent advocate for the College and the fields it represents at a time when the contributions of education and social services require clear articulation and sustained support. As the face of CESS, the Dean will communicate the College’s mission, values, and work to university leadership, external partners, donors, and broader audiences, emphasizing the essential role of preparing educators, counselors, social workers, and human service professionals who support communities across Vermont and beyond.
CESS and its programs are recognized for their commitment to equity-centered practice, professional preparation, and scholarship that confronts the educational and social conditions that perpetuate injustice. The Dean will be a compelling storyteller who highlights these strengths and represents the College in policy conversations, philanthropic engagement, and collaborative initiatives. Working with the College’s constituents, the Dean will be its champion among alumni, community and corporate leaders, local, state, and federal partners, and the international education community. The Dean will be deeply committed to the University’s Land-Grant mission, seeking opportunities to fulfill it by growing the capacity of school districts, social service organizations, and communities across the state.
Continue to strengthen the student experience.
As UVM advances its research portfolio, the next Dean will play a central role in ensuring this translates into transformative opportunities for students at all levels. Many CESS students balance academic work with significant professional, family, or community responsibilities, and the dean will need to support pathways that integrate research, practice, and experiential learning without creating barriers to access or success. The successful dean will actively seek out and listen to students’ experiences and needs and ensure a supportive College infrastructure that is responsive to those needs. The ultimate goal is to prepare graduates who are well prepared for professional and civic leadership, who serve communities across Vermont and beyond, and who remain meaningfully connected to UVM.
Attract, retain, and develop an exceptional faculty and staff.
CESS is sustained by a committed and talented group of faculty and staff who are integral to the daily work of the College and bring their expertise and exceptional service to bear in support of its mission. Supporting the recruitment, retention, and development of this community remains central to the College’s success. The Dean will play an important role in fostering a welcoming environment where faculty and staff feel supported, valued, and able to pursue their work effectively. Attention to professional development, mentoring, and clear expectations across roles will be a priority, particularly as CESS advances its academic and research goals. The Dean will also advocate for resources and practices that support stable staffing, career development, and effective onboarding.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
The successful candidate will possess the following required qualifications:
- An earned doctorate in education, social work, counseling, human services, or a closely related field, with a distinguished scholarly record commensurate with a tenured appointment at the rank of full professor in the College of Education and Social Services at UVM;
- Experience in the administration of a large academic unit, including strategic and financial planning and enrollment management, with a track record of successful leadership;
- A record of success in advancing intercultural competence;
- A strong commitment to inclusive public education and service and appreciation for the important public role Land-Grant institutions play and the positive impact these institutions can have on their states and regions;
- Experience with alumni or donor relations, and/or demonstrate the potential for success in this work; strength in storytelling and a desire to engage in fundraising activities.
While no person will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional and personal qualifications:
- An appreciation for the varied backgrounds and complex needs of undergraduate and graduate students today;
- Record of investment in creating a supportive culture of excellence in scholarship, teaching, and outreach;
- Experience with licensure and accreditation;
- The resilience and vision to bring initiatives to fruition even in times of constraint;
- Commitment to recruiting and retaining top faculty, staff, and students;
- Demonstrated appreciation for the principles of shared governance;
- A disposition toward collegial, cross-unit partnership and commitment to working across silos;
- Track record of engaging community and professional partners in meaningful, ongoing collaborations;
- Experience connecting academic program design with current and evolving workforce demands;
- An understanding of and facility in change management, with the ability to empower, delegate, build consensus, and handle conflict;
- The capacity to approach difficult conversations with empathy, transparency, and a commitment to resolution.
APPLICATIONS, INQUIRIES, AND NOMINATIONS
The University of Vermont has retained Isaacson, Miller to assist in this search. The target salary is approximately $250,000 and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the end of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent in confidence via the Isaacson, Miller website.
Greg Esposito, Partner (he/him)
Vijay Saraswat, Partner (he/him)
Annah Wells, Senior Associate (she/her)
Elizabeth Arvantis, Senior Search Coordinator (she/her)
Isaacson, Miller
The University of Vermont is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.
Anticipated Pay Range
$250,000
Job Location
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Open Date
05/22/2026
Category
Dean
Posting Number
F3676PO
Department
CESS Dean's Office/53000
Advertising/Posting Title
Dean & Professor, College of Education & Social Services
FLSA
Exempt
Position Number
002960
Employee FTE
1.0
Employee Term (months)
12
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Which employers in Vermont sponsor visas for professor roles?
The University of Vermont is the largest sponsor of professor visas in the state, regularly filing H-1B visa petitions for faculty in medicine, engineering, and the sciences. Middlebury College and Saint Michael's College also sponsor international faculty, particularly in languages and humanities. Norwich University in Northfield is another consistent sponsor, especially for national security and business faculty.
Which visa types are most common for professor jobs in Vermont?
The H-1B is the most common visa for tenure-track and full-time faculty roles, as professorial positions clearly meet the specialty occupation standard. The O-1A is an option for academics with an exceptional record of publications, grants, or awards. J-1 visa exchange visitor status is frequently used for visiting scholars and postdoctoral researchers, though it carries return residency requirements in some cases.
How to find professor visa sponsorship jobs in Vermont?
Migrate Mate filters professor job listings specifically to employers with a documented history of visa sponsorship, saving you from applying to positions where sponsorship is unlikely. For Vermont, focus your search on university and college listings in Burlington, Northfield, and Middlebury. Migrate Mate lets you search by role and state, so you can surface relevant Vermont professor openings quickly.
Which cities in Vermont have the most professor visa sponsorship jobs?
Burlington is the clear center of academic hiring in Vermont, driven by the University of Vermont and its affiliated medical center. Middlebury is a secondary hub due to Middlebury College's size and international orientation. Northfield, home to Norwich University, generates a smaller but consistent set of faculty openings. Most other Vermont towns have limited standalone academic institutions.
Are there state-specific considerations for professor visa sponsorship in Vermont?
Vermont's academic market is small relative to larger states, so visa-sponsored professor openings are concentrated at a handful of institutions rather than distributed across many employers. The University of Vermont's research activity, particularly in agriculture, environmental science, and medicine, drives the majority of H-1B filings for faculty. Positions at smaller liberal arts colleges may have less frequent openings but do sponsor when the right candidate is identified.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored professor jobs in Vermont?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.