AGB Search is pleased to assist Bowie State University with its search for a Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, this position will oversee the 18 undergraduate and seven graduate programs in Bowie State’s largest college, supervising chairs of academic departments and advancing ongoing curricular development, assessment, and advancement of the college’s programs.
Founded in 1865, Bowie State University (BSU) is Maryland’s oldest Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and is one of 12 constituent institutions of the University System of Maryland. With an enrollment of more than 6,300, BSU is a diverse university whose students, faculty, and staff represent many ethnic and cultural backgrounds. BSU is centrally located in one of the nation’s most exciting metropolitan areas within easy reach of Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Annapolis, and boasts a serene, 337-acre suburban campus.
The dean is responsible for preparing budgets, serving on the Provost’s Council, recruiting well-qualified professors, acting as a spokesperson for the college, and serving as a liaison with area leaders. The dean also oversees faculty development, tenure, and promotion to ensure the high-quality teaching and research that is central to BSU’s mission.
The new dean will possess an earned doctorate in a related field, have a proven record as a scholar and educator, and bring significant academic and leadership experience to this position. A clear understanding of and commitment to the role of HBCUs in educating the next generation of leaders is essential.
A complete leadership profile, along with additional information about the University, may be found above.
For full consideration, applications should be received by April 2, 2025.
Candidates should provide the following:
Applications should be in PDF format and submitted through the AGB Search portal at Bowie - Dean of Arts and Sciences Application Portal.
Please direct any nominations, expressions of interest, or questions regarding the application process to bowieartsandsciencesdean@agbsearch.com or to:
Richard A. Wueste, J.D.
Senior Executive Search Consultant
richard.wueste@agbsearch.com / (719) 480-3050
Bowie State University does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The University provides equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus, including reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University’s business. In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting, or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful.
