Associate Dean & Professor — Strategic College Leader

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

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.