Leadership Search: Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

LEADERSHIP SEARCH

Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

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.

Isaacson, Miller is supporting this leadership search.

Ana Oskoz, Chair

Provost Office
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Faculty Affairs

Robert Bennett

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Adjunct, English, Chair of the Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee

Sarah Chard

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Professor & Associate Dean, Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health

Ann Sofie Clemmensen

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Associate Professor & Director of the Linehan Artist Scholars Program, Dance

Amy Froide

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Professor & Director of the Dresher Center, History

Ramon Goings

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Associate Professor & Director, Language, Literacy and Culture

Devin Hagerty

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Professor, Political Science

Kathleen Hoffman

College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
Professor & Associate Dean, Mathematics & Statistics

Vandana Janeja 

College of Engineering and Information Technology
Professor & Associate Dean, Information Systems

Mohammedamin Mussa 

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Graduate student (Ph.D.), School of Public Policy

Tim Phin 

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Associate Teaching Professor, Ancient Studies

Andrea Quispe 

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Undergraduate student, American Studies/Economics

Gary Rozanc

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Associate Professor & Chair, Visual Arts

Leher Singh

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Professor & Chair, Psychology

Tracy Tinga

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Assistant Professor, Media Communication Studies

Yolanda Valencia

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Assistant Professor, Media Communication Studies

Jenae Wilson

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Academic Advisor, Dean’s Office

Farzana Islam

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Program Management Specialist, Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies

Search Committee Kickoff and Stakeholder Meeting

Fall 2025

Preferred Submission Deadline

November 7, 2025

Review and Selection of Semi-Finalists

Fall 2025

Semi-Finalist Interviews by Committee

Fall 2025

Finalist Interviews and On-Campus Visits

Fall 2025

Final Decision 

Fall 2025-Spring 2026

The search committee for the new dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is pleased to invite the UMBC community to open forums with the finalists for the position. There will also be additional sessions for tenure and tenure-track and teaching faculty to meet with each of the candidates.

The forums and sessions are great opportunities to meet the candidates, learn more about their vision for the college, and provide valuable feedback. 

Please note that forum and session times and locations vary by candidate. 

Candidate 1

Open Forum

Monday, Dec. 1

1:15-2:00 p.m.

UC 312

Tenure/Tenure-track Faculty Session

Monday, Dec. 1

2:15-3:00 p.m.

SHER 105

Non-tenure track Faculty Session

Tuesday, Dec. 2

10:45-11:30 a.m.

ITE 456

Candidate 2

Open Forum

Thursday, Dec. 4

1:15-2:00 p.m.

UC 312

Tenure/Tenure-track Faculty Session

Friday, Dec. 5

9-9:45 a.m.

ITE 456

Teaching Faculty Session

Friday, Dec. 5

10:45-11:30 a.m.

ITE 456

Candidate 3

Open Forum

Monday, Dec. 8

1:15-2:00 p.m.

UC 312

Tenure/Tenure-track Faculty Session

Monday, Dec. 8

2:15-3:00 p.m.

SHER 105

Teaching Faculty Session

Tuesday, Dec. 9

10:45-11:30 a.m.

ITE 456

Candidate 4

Open Forum

Thursday, Dec. 11

1:15-2:00 p.m.

UC 312

Tenure/Tenure-track Faculty Session

Friday, Dec. 12

9-9:45 a.m.

ITE 456

Teaching Faculty Session

Friday, Dec. 12

10:45-11:30 a.m.

ITE 456