Cybele Raver, the Vanderbilt provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, has announced Tim McNamara as the new dean of the College of Arts and Science. McNamara, a 41-year veteran of the university, has been serving as the interim dean for the college since July 2023. He will officially start his two-year term as dean on July 1.
McNamara began his academic career at Vanderbilt in 1983 as an instructor and has held various positions within the university since then. He holds the Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Chair in Social and Natural Sciences and is a professor in the Department of Psychology. In addition to his academic roles, McNamara has also held administrative positions such as chair of the Psychology department and associate provost for faculty.
Throughout his tenure at Vanderbilt, McNamara has been recognized for his strategic insights, collaboration, and dedication. With his leadership qualities, he is seen as the ideal candidate to guide the college through its next phase of growth and progress. As dean, McNamara aims to continue building on Vanderbilt’s strengths while also exploring new opportunities for innovation and growth within the College of Arts and Science.
