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Description & Details: The North Dakota State University School of Education seeks an outstanding administrator as Head of Education. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated significant achievement and distinction in teaching, scholarship/creative work, and service, sufficient to warrant appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. This is a tenure-eligible, 11-month appointment anticipated to begin in January 2026.

The Head of the School of Education will provide overall leadership for the school, including academic programs, faculty, budgets, facilities, and personnel. Below is an unranked list of responsibilities of this position which includes, but is not limited to:

• Provide administrative and academic leadership in the area of planning, management, and program development and evaluation in graduate, undergraduate, and service areas.
• Ensure successful re-accreditation of all accredited programs in the School of Education.
• Foster creativity among faculty, promote scholarly activity, encourage research and/or creative activity, and maintain the School's positive relationship within the University and with local, state, and national units.
• Serve as a visible leader and strong advocate for NDSU's School of Education across the state of North Dakota and region.
• Work with faculty to assess the need for curriculum development in each undergraduate and graduate program area, as well as providing vision for new areas of need.
• Build and maintain a positive and supportive working environment.
• Prepare and administer the SOE annual budget.
• Report to SOE staff and faculty twice a year on budget allocations.
• Supervise and evaluate the work and performance of each staff member.
• Assess and make recommendations specific to faculty tenure and advancements in rank.
• Recommend changes in salary, leaves of absence, sabbaticals, dismissals, retirements and other matters affecting unit personnel to the Dean.
• Assign areas of work responsibilities to each staff member with input from the unit staff.
• Prepare unit reports required by the Dean and other administrative officers.
• Recommend the purchase and maintenance of adequate and appropriate equipment and be responsible for all equipment and supplies assigned to the unit.
• Serve on college and university committees as appropriate. Extend service to the community as appropriate to enhance the image of the unit, college, and university.
• Serve on the Dean's Leadership team.
• Strengthen ties with all associate teacher education faculty.
• Meet regularly with SOE directors and attend program area meetings.

Hiring Range:

Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate or terminal degree in the candidate's field of study or discipline
• Leadership experience in higher education
• Demonstrated ability to lead groups of people effectively
• Evidence of effective oral and written communication
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• A demonstrated ability to conduct research and/or creative activities
• Passion for education and educator development
• Rank of Associate or Full Professor

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience addressing issues of community & collaboration
• Demonstrated ability to establish or maintain a supportive and collaborative environment
• Demonstrated experience enhancing teams, including conflict management
• Demonstrated ability to support and enhance teaching and student learning
• Demonstrated commitment to student success
• Knowledge and/or experience with accreditation
• If associate professor, a clear trajectory for promotion to professor

Applicant Materials Required:

• Cover letter, addressing qualifications and relevant experience
• Statement of your leadership philosophy as related to leading the School of Education
• Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information for three individuals who can address leadership potential and ability to succeed in the position.

For best consideration, application materials should be submitted by October 3, 2025. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled.

Additional materials may be requested later. Reference checking will include off-list contacts.

NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan

Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account

Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire

Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation

Superb Retirement Plan

Employer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position

Basic Term Life Insurance

Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)

Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)

Paid Leave - including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans

More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-###-####, ...@ndsu.edu.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-###-#### or ...@ndsu.edu .
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