Our Leadership
Dean James Bullock
Dean James Bullock guides an ambitious vision to significantly expand USC Dornsife’s scholarly footprint, develop an unmatched educational experience for students, support a robust academic culture, and transform the way that universities engage with the public.
USC Dornsife Senior Leadership
Divisional Dean for the Social Sciences
Professor of History, Spatial Sciences and Environmental Studies
(213) 740-1657
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Divisional Dean for the Life Sciences
(213) 821-5349
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College Dean of Graduate and Professional Education
Professor of Biological Sciences
(213) 821–1498
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Associate Dean, Academic Culture and Well-being
(213) 740–4950
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Senior Associate Dean for Communication and Marketing
(213) 821-2992
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Senior Associate Dean for Creative Content
Divisional Dean for the Physical Sciences and Mathematics
Professor of Mathematics
(213) 740-8170
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Divisional Dean for the Humanities
Professor of English, Comparative Literature and History
(213) 740-3732
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Vice Dean, Administration and Finance
(213) 740-8400
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Vice Dean for External Affairs
(213) 821-9334
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Director of Public Exchange
(213) 740-2164
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Senior Administrator, Assistant to the Dean
(213) 740-2531
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Board of Councilors
The Board of Councilors is composed of distinguished professional, academic, and community leaders who provide counsel to the USC Dornsife senior leadership. Members are among the most influential ambassadors for the USC Dornsife academic mission. They also are committed to the institution’s financial health and in seeing through the institution’s vision for the future.
Dean's Leadership Fellows
Dean’s Leadership Fellows are a select group of exceptional professors who expand their leadership portfolio by working on priority projects in collaboration with the divisional and college deans.
Sami Assaf
Gabilan Distinguished Professor in Science and Engineering and Professor of Mathematics
Darby Saxbe
Professor of Psychology
(213) 740-2313
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Danzy Senna
Associate Professor of English
(213) 821-0477
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Emily Smith-Greenaway
Associate Professor of Sociology and Spatial Sciences
(213) 740-8869
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Trisha Tucker
Associate Professor (Teaching) of Writing
(213) 740-2955
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Alexis Wellwood
Associate Professor of Philosophy, Psychology and Linguistics
Faculty Council
The Council is an elected body that represents the interests of the USC Dornsife faculty. All USC Dornsife faculty members cast ballots each spring to elect representatives for the faculty on matters of general concern. The Council plays a crucial role in working collaboratively with the administration, and also serve as representatives for USC Dornsife to the University as a whole.