Assistant Dean for Academic Programs

South Dakota State University; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Flexible benefits package

Retirement plans

Paid holidays and vacation leave

Job summary

South Dakota State University seeks an Assistant Dean for Academic Programs in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. The role will manage college-level student success activities, oversee ALECS, and contribute to teaching and advising.

Located in Brookings, this 12-month, full-time position participates in curriculum development and student engagement across multiple departments. The College oversees majors, minors, certificates, scholarships, and internships, with

Qualifications

• Master's degree required by start date.
• 1–3 years of related postsecondary Ag Education experience.
• Experience in advising, teaching, student success, and curriculum management.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Lead student success activities and coordinate ALECS academic program.
• Instruct as primary instructor for AGED 119 First Year Seminar, AFES 494 Internship and related courses.
• Assist with curriculum development and other academic activities within CAFES.

Skills

Advising

Teaching

Student success

Curriculum management

Education

Master's degree in agriculture, biological sciences, education or related field

Doctorate in agriculture, biological sciences, education or related field

Job description

South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University is seeking an Assistant Dean for Academic Programs with the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. This position will manage college-level activities related to student success in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) including Scholarships, Career Fair, New Student Orientation, Academic Advising, and student engagement. Additionally, this position will oversee the academic unit of Agricultural Leadership, Education, Communication and Science (ALECS). Teaching and advising responsibilities are also included. This position is located in Brookings. This position is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

SDState is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

The College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences' Office of Academic Programs oversees all academic activities within the college. This includes curriculum development (majors, minors, certificates, etc.) student recruitment and retention, scholarships, career fair and internships, and student organizations. The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is one of the eight colleges that make up South Dakota State University. Like the university, the college has a three-fold mission to teach, conduct research and use extension programs to serve people in South Dakota, the nation and the world. This position would contribute to supporting the college's research and teaching efforts. In addition to the main campus in Brookings, the SDSU West River Research and Extension in Rapid City is an outreach facility of the college that supports teaching, research and extension in the western part of the state. Other locations throughout the state include eight regional extension centers, three Federally Recognized Tribal Extension Program offices and eight research field stations. The college is made up of six academic departments. Research and extension staff are distributed among the academic departments. Nearly all faculty have an appointment that is a combination of two or three of the mission areas.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will lead student success activities, serve as coordinator of ALECS academic program, primary instructor for AGED 119 First Year Seminar, AFES 494 Internship and other courses as needed. They will also assist when needed in various administrative duties related to curriculum development and academic activities within the college.

BENEFITS

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university's guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in agriculture, biological sciences, educational counseling, or related field by start date.
• 1-3 Years of related experience in postsecondary Ag Education or closely related discipline.
• Experience in advising, teaching, student success, and curriculum management.
• Valid Drivers License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate in a discipline of agriculture, biological sciences, education or related field by start date.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Position closes 09/08/2026.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Michael Gonda at [e-mail] or 605-688-5442.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing [e-mail]. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: [phone].