Associate Dean and Associate or Full Professor

South Dakota State University; Brookings Township (SD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits including medical,‑

Relocation benefits available

Job summary

South Dakota State University invites applications for the position of Associate Dean. This 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible, and tenure-eligible administrative role is located at SDSU’s Brookings, South Dakota campus.

The successful candidate will lead strategic initiatives, advance research and scholarly activity, oversee curriculum development, and collaborate with school directors and college leadership to strengthen national stature and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in one of the disciplines housed within the college by July 1, 2027.
• Rank of associate professor or full professor by the application date.
• Evidence of scholarly, professional, or creative achievement sufficient for tenure.
• Experience with academic leadership (program coordinator, department head/chair, school director, etc.).
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills for research, scholarship, and teaching.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Increase the college's output of research, scholarship, and creative activity; coordinate with faculty research teams and grant development.
• Develop and enhance faculty success initiatives and onboarding processes.
• Oversee curriculum development and program assessment for undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Lead programs in the college including General Studies degrees.
• Represent the college on university committees and with senior leadership.
• Supervise advising and recruitment staff and grants/contracts administrator.
• Collaborate on student success initiatives including advising, orientation, and scholarships.
• Assist the dean with strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Strategic planning

Faculty development

HR policies

Communications

Education

Terminal degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Posting Details Posting Details Logo Institution South Dakota State University Working Title Associate Dean and Associate or Full Professor Posting Number NFE03236P Department SDSU-Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at South DakotaState University ( SDSU ) invites applications for the position ofAssociate Dean. We seek an innovative and visionary leader to jointhe Dean’s Office during an exciting time of change and growth inthe College. Reporting directly to the Dean, the next AssociateDean will have a strong foundation in change management; sponsoredresearch, scholarship, and creative activity; human resourcesincluding talent development and annual evaluations; andadministrative policies and procedures. This is a 12-month,full-time, benefits-eligible, and tenure-eligible position that isa 100-percent administrative assignment with no expectation forresearch or teaching located at SDSU’s main campus in Brookings, SouthDakota .

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is the largestof SDSU’s seven academic colleges, enrolling nearly 2,000 studentsin Fall 2026. The College’s 46 undergraduate programs and 15graduate degrees reside in six transdisciplinary schools: American& Global Studies; Communication & Journalism; Design;English & Interdisciplinary Studies; Performing Arts; andPsychology, Sociology & Rural Studies. The College also is hometo SDSU’s two ROTC units (Air Force and Army). Our more than 120faculty include both tenured/tenure-track faculty andinstructors/professors of practice, reflecting SDSU’s land-grantheritage and commitment to translational knowledge. Graduatespursue careers in public service, marketing and communications,teaching, the fine and performing arts, journalism, and otherfields as well as graduate study at institutions throughout theUnited States. The Mike Huether Public Service Academy, housed inthe School of American & Global Studies, provides acomprehensive, two-year program combining hands-on practice withacademic coursework for any student interested in publicleadership.

The successful candidate for Associate Dean will contribute tobuilding the College’s national stature; cultivation oftransformative research, scholarship, and creative activity;excellence in teaching and learning; and communityengagement.

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

This position is posted for internal recruitment. Onlypermanent, full-time employees within the South Dakota Board ofRegents are eligible to apply.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Increasing the College’s output of research, scholarship, andcreative activity. Work with faculty research teams, assist withgrant development, serve on the University Research Committee,liaise with the Division of Research and Economic Development, andcoordinate with Associate Deans of other colleges.
• Develop, support, and enhance faculty success initiativesincluding onboarding, new faculty orientation, and liaison withother units on campus including Human Resources and the Center forProfessional Enrichment and Teaching Excellence;
• Oversee curriculum development and processing for undergraduateand graduate programs; academic programs; and program assessment.Represent the College in curricular delivery and coursedevelopment-related areas;
• Serve as lead for several programs in the College of Arts,Humanities and Social Sciences including the bachelor’s andassociate’s degrees in General Studies;
• Represent the College on University-level committees andcollaborate with the University’s senior leadership oninstitutional priorities;
• Supervise the College’s advising and recruitment coordinator;program assistant I; and grants and contracts administrator;
• Collaborate with the College’s advising and recruitmentcoordinator on student success initiatives including academicadvising, orientation, registration processes, and scholarshipawards;
• Assist the dean in administering and overseeing the College’soperations including strategic planning, budgeting, resourceallocation, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement;and
• Work directly with school directors and other members of theCollege’s leadership team to advance the objectives of thecollege.

BENEFITS

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits includingmedical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans,compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offera generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours ofannual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, andeleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal andstate-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition forstate-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academicinstitutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’sguidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A terminal degree in one of the academic disciplines housedwithin the College’s schools on July 1, 2027, or in a closelyrelated field;
• Hold the faculty academic rank of associate professor or fullprofessor by the date of application;
• Evidence of scholarly, professional, or creative achievementsufficient to qualify for tenure in one of the College’s sixschools;
• Experience with academic leadership, such as programcoordinator, department head/chair, or school director, etc.;
• Strong team leadership and mentoring skills in the developmentof research, scholarship, and creative activity;
• Effective written communication skills;
• Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Academic leadership experience with increasing responsibilitiesand authority at an institution in the South Dakota Board ofRegents ( SDBOR ) system.
• Record of national service within the candidate’s discipline,profession, or community.
• Experience with grants and contracts, finance and compliance,and with communication with funding agency program officers.
• Ability to create a long-term strategic plan and buildconsensus in support of the plan.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’sverification of credentials and other information required by lawand/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 theUniversity to maintain a drug-free environment and to therebyestablish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working andlearning environment for employees and students. This position issubject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol TestingPolicy 4:14.

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

SDState isthe state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academicprograms and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, youngprofessionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance ofattractions and activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunitiesfor all to receive the benefit of and participate in education,research, and service and is especially interested in candidatesthat can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is anequal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawfuldiscrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering ofall educational programs and employment. Arrangements foraccommodations 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]

Contact Information

For questions on the position, contact search committee chair,David Reynolds at [e-mail].

Working Conditions

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Documents Needed to Apply

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