Dean, College of Engineering

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Position Details

Announcement Number: FAC - VA - 26027

Classification

Title:

Dean, College of Engineering

Faculty Tenure Track:
Yes
Faculty Rank:
Full Professor
Position Number: 4B3379
Department:
Eng Dean's Support Division
College:
College of Engineering
Appointment Type:
Faculty Contract Term
Fiscal Year:
Semester

Benefits:
Eligible
Salary: commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Recruitment Type:
Open

From Date: 07/01/2026

FTE: 1.0

Unions:
Exempt from Collective Bargaining

Contract Type: MUS

Account:
Join in Maine, United States

William Thomas
, Dean, College of Letters and Science
william.thomas
22

Julie Heard
jheard

The Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering (NACOE) at Montana State University invites applications for the position of Dean of the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering. The college offers a broad range of accredited undergraduate and graduate programs, supports research and innovation, and serves the land‑grant mission of MSU.

• Provide effective management, administration, and leadership for the college.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, staff, and senior university leadership to address opportunities and challenges facing the college.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, including student‑faculty engagement, curriculum streamlining, and research enterprise enhancement.
• Advocate for interdisciplinary collaborations within the college, the university, and the broader community.
• Ensure positive accreditation outcomes for all programs and overall university accreditation.
• Improve student retention and grow enrollment, with an emphasis on graduate student enrollment.
• Represent NACOE and MSU as an enthusiastic spokesperson for internal and external constituencies.
• Secure external funds to support college initiatives, working with the Provost, President, foundation, and external stakeholders.
• Nurture and support faculty in teaching, research, and scholarship, encouraging external funding and professional development.
• Contribute to the University’s mission through academic governance and participation in university committees.
• Build a bright future for NACOE through ethical, creative, and engaging leadership.

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution.
• Exemplary record of research, scholarship, teaching, and service to the university and broader communities.
• Qualified for tenure at the rank of full professor within NACOE.

• Broad-based record of administrative and scholarly experience in research‑university settings with direct supervisory experience for academic units.
• Significant budget management experience.
• Strong communication skills: writing, speaking, and listening.
• Experience with faculty development, performance assessments, and promotion/tenure evaluation.
• Commitment to the land‑grant mission and shared governance.
• Demonstrated fiscal management, transformational change, and innovative partnerships.
• Proficiency in fundraising, grants, and contract development.
• Strong collaborative leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class in violation of any applicable law. 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.

Number of Vacancies : 1
Desired

Start Date:

July 1, 2026
Screens begin:
January 5, 2026 (applications remain accepted until a sufficient pool is established)

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions may be provided during the application process.