Dean, Education Health and Human Development

Updated: 24 days ago
Location: Bozeman, MONTANA
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Announcement Number FAC - VA - 24042
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Brett Gunnink at 406-994-2772 or [email protected]
Julie Heard at 406-994-4373 or[email protected]
Classification Title
Working Title Dean, Education Health and Human Development
Brief Position Overview
The College’s mission is about helping people achieve quality of life at every stage. The College trains teachers so that children throughout their school careers will get the education they need to succeed in life. It also focuses on enriching human well-being by helping families choose healthy food and promoting exercise to make strong bodies, providing counseling for healthy families, and providing home and environmental tips to make the world a better place.
The College is home to a wide variety of programs that fulfill Montana State’s land-grant mission of providing services to the people of Montana and beyond. The College collaborates with tribal communities to address education and health disparities. College programs include, for example, helping soldiers serve their country again as teachers, helping grandparents get support as they face challenges in raising their grandchildren, providing strength training to rural women, and educating rural youth for obesity prevention.
https://www.montana.edu/ehhd/
Faculty Tenure Track Yes
Faculty Rank Dean
Position Number 4B3449
Department Dean Educ/HHD
Division College of Education, Health & Human Development
Appointment Type Faculty
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type LOA
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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details


General Statement
The College’s mission is about helping people achieve quality of life at every stage. The College trains teachers so that children throughout their school careers will get the education they need to succeed in life. It also focuses on enriching human well-being by helping families choose healthy food and promoting exercise to make strong bodies, providing counseling for healthy families, and providing home and environmental tips to make the world a better place.
The College is home to a wide variety of programs that fulfill Montana State’s land-grant mission of providing services to the people of Montana and beyond. The College collaborates with tribal communities to address education and health disparities. College programs include, for example, helping soldiers serve their country again as teachers, helping grandparents get support as they face challenges in raising their grandchildren, providing strength training to rural women, and educating rural youth for obesity prevention.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Provost, the Dean is the senior academic and administrative officer of the College. The Dean is responsible for a range of activities including, but not limited to:
  • Setting strategic, operational, and financial directions for the College.
  • Managing the College’s human, fiscal and physical resources.
  • Maintaining an effective collegial environment to support excellence in teaching, research, and outreach.
  • Representing the College at the state and national levels to external constituents, including the Montana state legislature.
  • Partnering with the University’s foundation to grow resources for the College and its endowment.
  • Working closely with leaders of the business and educational communities to develop the necessary relationships to create opportunities for student career development.
  • Leading and representing the College at the University level.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • A terminal degree from an accredited institution of higher education in one of the disciplines or professions of the College.
  • Evidence of teaching, research, and outreach that will merit a tenured faculty appointment, preferable at the rank of professor.
  • A successful record in academic administration.
  • Experience in budget management, personnel management, and strategic planning is expected.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
The Successful Candidate Will
The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications and skills:
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
  • Knowledge of national and state policies related to education and health and human development.
  • Demonstrated success in resource development from public and private sources.
  • An understanding of the land grant mission.
  • Evidence of experience working across different disciplines and departments on a university campus.
  • Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
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Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon successful completion of search
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
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Applications will be:
  • Screening of applications will begin on February 12, 2024 ; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions
Diversity Statement
Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html


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