Michigan State University is conducting a search for its next Dean of the College of Social Science. Updates throughout this process will be provided on this webpage. The executive search firm, Isaacson Miller, will facilitate the search process. If you have nominations for qualified applicants, please refer them to Annah Wells at our search firm, Isaacson Miller.
Tara Behrend*
Endowed Professor, School of Human Resources and Labor Relations
Glenn Chambers*
Dean, Honors College
Meghan Fang
Undergraduate Operations Manager, Office of Undergraduate Studies
Kevin Ford
Professor, Department of Psychology
Maddy Garneau
Undergraduate Student & Peer Ambassador, History, Social Studies Education
Steven Haider
Professor, Department of Economics
Marty Jordan
Associate Professor, Department of Political Science & Director, Master of Public Policy Program
Gillian MacDonald
Director, Lab for Education and Advancement in Digital Research (LEADR), Departments of History & Anthropology
Maddie Mackie
Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology
Chris Melde
Professor, School of Criminal Justice
Stephanie Nawyn
Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Sociology
Jordan Parker
PhD Candidate, Criminal Justice & Director of Outreach, Council of Graduate Students
Deirdre Shires
Associate Director, School of Social Work
*Committee Co-Chair
November 2, 2026 – Search Committee Charged by Provost
December – early - February 2027 – Recruitment
February 2027 – Candidate Review
March - April 2027 – Interviews & Campus Visits
May 2027 – Recommendation of appointment to BOT
Questions about the Dean of the College of Social Science search can be directed to our search firm partners at Isaacson Miller, Amy Segal, Annah Wells and Amanda Leslie.