Frostburg State University

Frostburg State University (“Frostburg” or “FSU”), a historic regional comprehensive university and student-centered institution of the University System of Maryland, seeks an accomplished and collaborative academic leader to serve as the next Dean of the College of Education, Behavioral & Health Professions (CEBHP). Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, the Dean will provide strategic vision and leadership for one of the University’s most mission-critical colleges and will help advance Frostburg’s commitment to student success, workforce development, community engagement, and the health and vitality of the “Mountain Maryland” region.

As the University enters a new chapter under recently appointed President Shadow JQ Robinson, the Dean will have an opportunity to help shape the future of academic innovation and professional education  College plays a central role in preparing educators, healthcare professionals, behavioral health practitioners, and community leaders who serve Western Maryland, the Appalachian region, and communities throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

Through strong partnerships with school systems, healthcare systems, community agencies, and professional organizations, CEBHP contributes directly to workforce development and addresses critical regional needs in education, healthcare access, mental health, and community well-being. The Dean will continue to foster an inclusive and student-centered environment that supports high-impact educational experiences and ensures that the College remains a destination for students seeking transformative professional preparation and lifelong success.

The Dean will oversee five academic departments, multiple accredited programs, and a dedicated community of faculty and staff committed to transformational learning. The next Dean will champion teaching excellence, support scholarship and professional practice, strengthen external partnerships, advance enrollment and retention efforts, support fundraising and grant-seeking efforts, and position the College to respond effectively to emerging workforce and societal needs. Through collaborative and forward-looking leadership, the Dean will build upon the College’s strong foundation while helping to define its future trajectory within Frostburg State University and the broader region.

Frostburg State University has engaged Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, for this recruitment effort. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process.

Frostburg State University affirms its commitment to a campus environment that values human diversity and respects individuals who represent that diversity. In both education and employment, Frostburg State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), marital status, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information (including family medical history), and/or having been party to a previous discrimination/harassment complaint or investigation.