Dean, College of Health and Human Services

Bowling Green State University; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowling Green State University is conducting a nationwide search for a Dean to lead the College of Health and Human Services. The Dean will shape strategy, foster external partnerships, and advance academic excellence across departments and schools.

The role requires a strong record of higher education leadership and a deep commitment to student success and community impact. The successful candidate will drive interdisciplinary programs, support research growth, and collaborate with stakeholders

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a distinguished record of leadership in higher education.
• Experience with accreditation, program development, and interdisciplinary collaboration is preferred.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and service.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for the College of Health and Human Services.
• Advance strategic initiatives, enrollment growth, and external partnerships.
• Support research, community engagement, and professional education programs.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Fundraising

Stakeholder engagement

Academic administration

Education

Doctoral degree in relevant field

Job description

Dean, College of Health and Human Services

Bowling Green State University (BGSU) has launched a national search for its next Dean of the College of Health and Human Services. Partnering with AGB Search, BGSU invites applications and nominations for this important leadership position.

Founded in 1910 by the state of Ohio, BGSU was established as a teacher training institution, but today, it has grown to a comprehensive, high-research public university with undergraduate and graduate enrollments that total nearly 23,000 students. Located in a true college town, BGSU has a student population that represents all 88 counties of Ohio, all 50 states, and countries across the world. The University has more than 200,000 living alumni who are leaders in business, technology, entertainment, education, scientific research, and healthcare, making positive change in their communities.

In addition to its primary residential campus in Bowling Green, which has more than 5.4 million square feet of teaching and research space, the University has additional Ohio locations in Huron, Sandusky, and Perrysburg and international sites in Salzburg, Austria and Alcalá, Spain. BGSU students can pursue degree programs in-person, online or both.

There is unprecedented momentum at Bowling Green State University. With record enrollments, student success rates, fundraising results, research expenditures and national rankings, the BGSU experience is unlike any other.

The leadership of BGSU, a tier-one university named by U.S. News & World Report, is critical in positioning the institution to thrive in the future. The college's new dean, a student-first, forward-thinking academic leader, will engage a variety of internal and external stakeholders to advance the college's academic portfolio, support continued enrollment growth, strengthen research and community partnerships and enhance the student experience.

Bowling Green State University's College of Health and Human Services (HHS) is building on a decade of positive enrollment growth and is expanding opportunities for students to prepare for careers that make a difference in the lives of others. With more than 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students, HHS brings together a broad range of disciplines focused on health, well-being and human services.

The college is organized into three departments and two schools. The three departments include the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Public and Allied Health. The two schools are the School of Nursing and the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy. The College of Health and Human Services offers bachelor's and master's degrees, certificate programs and a Ph.D. in Communication Disorders and professional doctorates in occupational therapy and Physical Therapy.

A complete Search Profile with additional information about the University and the responsibilities of the position can be found here.

Additional information about Bowling Green State University may be found at www.bgsu.edu.

Nominations and Applications

The application deadline for best consideration is October 15, 2026. The search will continue until an appointment is made.

Candidates are requested to submit the following documents:

• A letter of interest that addresses the leadership opportunities and desired experiences described in the profile;
• A current curriculum vita or resume; and
• The contact information (email address and phone number) for five professional references, including their relationship to the candidate. References will be contacted at a later stage in the search, and only with the candidate's permission

Bowling Green State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email [e-mail].