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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
Posting Text
The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at South Dakota
State University ( SDSU ) invites applications for the position of
Associate Dean. We seek an innovative and visionary leader to join
the Dean’s Office during an exciting time of change and growth in
the College. Reporting directly to the Dean, the next Associate
Dean will have a strong foundation in change management; sponsored
research, scholarship, and creative activity; human resources
including talent development and annual evaluations; and
administrative policies and procedures. This is a 12-month,
full-time, benefits-eligible, and tenure-eligible position that is
a 100-percent administrative assignment with no expectation for
research or teaching located at SDSU’s main campus in Brookings, South
Dakota .
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is the largest
of SDSU’s seven academic colleges, enrolling nearly 2,000 students
in Fall 2026. The College’s 46 undergraduate programs and 15
graduate degrees reside in six transdisciplinary schools: American
& Global Studies; Communication & Journalism; Design;
English & Interdisciplinary Studies; Performing Arts; and
Psychology, Sociology & Rural Studies. The College also is home
to SDSU’s two ROTC units (Air Force and Army). Our more than 120
faculty include both tenured/tenure-track faculty and
instructors/professors of practice, reflecting SDSU’s land-grant
heritage and commitment to translational knowledge. Graduates
pursue careers in public service, marketing and communications,
teaching, the fine and performing arts, journalism, and other
fields as well as graduate study at institutions throughout the
United States. The Mike Huether Public Service Academy, housed in
the School of American & Global Studies, provides a
comprehensive, two-year program combining hands-on practice with
academic coursework for any student interested in public
leadership.
The successful candidate for Associate Dean will contribute to
building the College’s national stature; cultivation of
transformative research, scholarship, and creative activity;
excellence in teaching and learning; and community
engagement.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available
for this position.
This position is posted for internal recruitment. Only
permanent, full-time employees within the South Dakota Board of
Regents are eligible to apply.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
• Increasing the College’s output of research, scholarship, and
creative activity. Work with faculty research teams, assist with
grant development, serve on the University Research Committee,
liaise with the Division of Research and Economic Development, and
coordinate with Associate Deans of other colleges.
• Develop, support, and enhance faculty success initiatives
including onboarding, new faculty orientation, and liaison with
other units on campus including Human Resources and the Center for
Professional Enrichment and Teaching Excellence;
• Oversee curriculum development and processing for undergraduate
and graduate programs; academic programs; and program assessment.
Represent the College in curricular delivery and course
development-related areas;
• Serve as lead for several programs in the College of Arts,
Humanities and Social Sciences including the bachelor’s and
associate’s degrees in General Studies;
• Represent the College on University-level committees and
collaborate with the University’s senior leadership on
institutional priorities;
• Supervise the College’s advising and recruitment coordinator;
program assistant I; and grants and contracts administrator;
• Collaborate with the College’s advising and recruitment
coordinator on student success initiatives including academic
advising, orientation, registration processes, and scholarship
awards;
• Assist the dean in administering and overseeing the College’s
operations including strategic planning, budgeting, resource
allocation, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement;
and
• Work directly with school directors and other members of the
College’s leadership team to advance the objectives of 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
• A terminal degree in one of the academic disciplines housed
within the College’s schools on July 1, 2027, or in a closely
related field;
• Hold the faculty academic rank of associate professor or full
professor by the date of application;
• Evidence of scholarly, professional, or creative achievement
sufficient to qualify for tenure in one of the College’s six
schools;
• Experience with academic leadership, such as program
coordinator, department head/chair, or school director, etc.;
• Strong team leadership and mentoring skills in the development
of research, scholarship, and creative activity;
• Effective written communication skills;
• Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
• Academic leadership experience with increasing responsibilities
and authority at an institution in the South Dakota Board of
Regents ( 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 build
consensus in support of the plan.
APPLICATION PROCESS :
SDState accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To
apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu
, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and
click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through
the electronic application form. This employment site will also
require the attachment of a 1.) cover letter, which should
specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as
outlined in the advertisement, 2.) curriculum vitae, 3.) a
statement of your leadership philosophy (3-page maximum, attached
as “other”), and a 4.) reference page with the contact information
for three professional references. Email applications will not be
accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128
if you require assistance with this process.
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.
Posting Date
11/05/2026
Closing Date
12/06/2026
Open Until Filled
No
First Consideration Date
Advertised Salary
The salary for this position is commensurate with rank and
qualifications, minimum of $152,000.
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100
Work Hours
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Faculty Status
Yes
Scope of Search
Internal
If internal, define scope of search
This position is posted for internal recruitment. Only permanent,
full-time employees within the South Dakota Board of Regents are
eligible to apply.
This position requires
Travel
If other, please indicate
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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
HR@sdstate.edu .
Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact:
Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources,
Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605)
688-4128
Contact Information
For questions on the position, contact search committee chair,
David Reynolds at Paul.Reynolds@sdstate.edu
.
Working Conditions
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cognitive requirements for this position.
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environment in which the primary function of the position is
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Office Environment
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one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary,
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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
• Where did you hear about this position?
• SDBOR Employment Site
• South Dakota Department of Labor
• Employee Referral
• Department Announcement / Inside State
• Handshake
• Job Board (Indeed, Monster, ZipRecruiter) – Please specify
• Industry Conference
• Search Engine – Please specify
• Employment Agency – Please specify
• Newspaper – Please specify
• HigherEdJobs.com
• Chronicle of Higher Education
• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) – Please
specify
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• APLU
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• Alumni
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Other
• Reference List
Optional Documents
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