Professor & Dean
Time Type: Full Time
Posting Open Date:
Position Summary:
In addition to having the qualifications of an Associate Professor, the appointee shall have established a national and, where appropriate, international reputation for outstanding research, scholarship or artistic creativity, and a distinguished record of teaching. There also must be a record of continuing evidence of relevant and effective professional service. The rank carries tenure.
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Additional Job Details:
The University of Maryland invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Information Studies. Maryland's iSchool is a recognized leader in the field, with highly ranked programs in human-computer interaction, information management, libraries, and archives. The College offers three master's programs, a PhD degree in Information Studies, a post-master's certificate program, and is planning an undergraduate major. Additional information about the College is available at its website https://ischool.umd.edu/.
The Dean is expected to provide innovative and visionary leadership to build on the outstanding research, educational, and service programs within the College. Candidates should have a compelling vision for the College, the ability to serve as a university leader, demonstrated administrative ability, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service, demonstrated ability to obtain external funding, a commitment to diversity, and a distinguished record of scholarly achievement appropriate for an appointment as full professor in the College.
The Dean is responsible for recruiting and retaining faculty of the highest caliber; promoting exceptional research that is recognized in the field; fostering and leading collaboration with industries, government, and other agencies that make this region internationally recognized as a center for information research and entrepreneurship; and maintaining and enhancing relations with alumni. The Dean of the College reports directly to the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost.
The University of Maryland is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship, and innovation, Maryland is ranked 38th in the world, 44th among national universities, and 17th among U.S. public institutions in US News and World Report's Best Colleges, and 3rd in the nation for its graduate Library and Information Studies Programs. Its faculty includes two Nobel laureates, five Pulitzer Prize winners, and 82 members of the national academies.
Required Application Materials: Cover letter, CV, and list of references. Cover letter CV and references should be sent to: MarylandINFODean@wittkieffer.com. Applications are not accepted via the UMD job website.
Best Consideration Date: N/A
Posting Close Date: 10/21/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Job Risks:
Department: SVPAAP-Sr VP Academic Affairs & Provost
Worker Sub-Type: Faculty Regular
Salary Range: $325,000-$375,000
Financial Disclosure Required:
No
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Benefits Summary:
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Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
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