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Search for the Dean, College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, Maryland

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), a nationally recognized leader in inclusive excellence and interdisciplinary research, seeks a visionary and strategic Dean to lead its College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS or the College). As the university's broadest academic unit, and a cornerstone of its liberal arts mission, CAHSS prepares students to think critically and creatively while fostering research and scholarship with real-world impact. As UMBC continues to build on the momentum of its recent elevation to R1 research status, the next Dean will play a vital role in shaping the College's future, strengthening its academic programs, supporting faculty achievement, and advancing its public mission.

In this pivotal leadership role, the Dean will steward a college comprising 24 departments and two programs, each contributing unique perspectives and strengths. The position calls for a leader who can nurture collaboration across disciplinary boundaries, support faculty in expanding their research and creative work, and enhance education amid evolving funding landscapes and enrollment patterns. The Dean will serve as a compelling advocate for the arts, humanities, and social sciences, demonstrating their critical role in higher education and society.

Success in this role will require a seasoned academic administrator with a distinguished record of scholarly achievement and a deep commitment to inclusive pedagogy and student success. This leader will be a coalition builder, skilled at fostering trust and relationships across the university and with alumni, donors, and external partners. Experience navigating complex institutions and a thoughtful approach to strategic planning and resource management will be essential. Equally important is a leadership style grounded in empathy, integrity, and curiosity that creates a climate where people feel supported and the entire community can thrive.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to support the search. Please submit all inquiries, nominations, and applications (including CVs and letters of interest) through the Isaacson, Miller website.