Vice Provost and Dean

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) seeks a visionary and strategic leader to serve as the Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic leader to leverage UMBC’s rich history of inclusivity and academic excellence and shape the future of graduate education with a focus on student success and belonging.

As a key member of UMBC’s senior leadership team, the Vice Provost and Dean will lead initiatives that support the university’s commitment to scholarly rigor, civic engagement, and student well-being. The new leader will play a critical role in advancing the Graduate School’s mission, implementing strategies that enhance the graduate student experience and promote a thriving research ecosystem. At this pivotal moment, UMBC is focused on building a cohesive community that prioritizes the development of graduate students and their sense of community. This incoming leader will develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to enhance student support, career readiness, and wellness resources, ensuring that every graduate student feels a sense of belonging and is equipped to thrive.

The next leader will bring exceptional leadership skills, a depth of experience in academic administration, a history of robust cross-campus collaborations, and a strong and innovative vision for the future of graduate education. The Vice Provost and Dean will play a public role with university, state, regional, national, and international stakeholders to further the mission of graduate education and advocate for resources and support for its essential work. 

The target salary range for this role is $226,000 to $255,000 and will be commensurate with experience.

Please submit all inquiries, nominations, and applications (including CVs and letters of interest) electronically below. 
 
Keight Tucker Kennedy is leading this search with Annah Wells.

Have accommodation or access needs?

Isaacson, Miller and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you have any accommodation or access needs, we are happy to provide reasonable accommodations. 

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, values safety, cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility, lifelong learning, equity, and civic engagement. Consistent with these principles, the UMBC does not discriminate in offering equal access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of a UMBC community member’s race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, ancestry, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, veterans status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or genetic information.