Dean of the Division of Biological Sciences

The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), the nation's leading public research university, seeks a visionary, entrepreneurial, and inclusive leader as its next Dean of the Division of Biological Sciences.

UC Berkeley is internationally renowned for excellence across disciplines, for the opportunities it affords students of all backgrounds, and for scientific discovery, innovation, and cultural creativity. Ranked nationally as the No. 1 public university by U.S. News & World Report Rankings 2025-2026, the Berkeley campus is home to over 33,000 undergraduate students and more than 12,800 graduate students, as well as approximately 1,600 tenured/tenure-track faculty across 16 schools and colleges.

UC Berkeley's Division of Biological Sciences, a unit of the College of Letters & Science, generates profound shifts in our understanding of the function and behavior of living organisms. With over 150 active faculty and affiliates in three departments and one program, the Division's undergraduates and graduate students learn from and work with some of the world's leading scientists.

Within the University of California's shared governance structure, the Dean serves as the Chief Academic Officer and Executive of the Division, reporting directly to the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost. The Dean provides leadership and is responsible for all matters relating to the administration of the Division, including academic programs, personnel, budgets, alumni engagement, fundraising, and government and industry relations.

The new Dean will lead a world-class enterprise at an important moment of transition. The ideal candidate will be a decisive leader who can advocate for the Division's needs and earn the trust and confidence of the faculty through scientific stature, transparency, and responsiveness. A doctoral degree, either a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent international degree, and a distinguished record of excellence in teaching, research, and significant professional activity appropriate for a tenured faculty appointment at the level of full professor at UC Berkeley are required.

Review of applications has begun and will continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration, all materials should be received by August 10, 2026.