Associate Dean for Graduate Education (Internal to MTU Position)
Michigan Technological University
- Houghton, MI
- Permanent
- Part-time
● Work closely with the Graduate School and the CSA Graduate Program Directors to help develop and implement college-wide policies, practices and efforts to enhance all aspects of the graduate student lifecycle within the college.
● Develop, implement, and monitor progress on graduate program policies, data, outcomes and quality indicators in the college, in alignment with the Graduate School and University's missions and strategic plans.
● Mentor graduate programs in the graduate program review process.
● Develop programming and infrastructure with the Graduate Program Directors to build community among the College's graduate students that fosters a feeling of belonging and resilience.
● Review and resolve curricular and programmatic issues across graduate programs.
● Develop and manage college-wide resources for graduate programs, including scholarships, fellowships, assistantships, and grants.
● Work with programs and departments to develop and submit grant proposals to support graduate education.
● Promote and facilitate interdisciplinary graduate education programs across departments and colleges.
● Work with Global Campus and the Graduate School to develop and implement timely, relevant new graduate credentials.
● Enhance the visibility and reputation of the college's graduate programs locally, nationally, and internationally.
● Establish and maintain partnerships with industry, alumni, and other stakeholders to support graduate student education and professional development, including ethics and academic conduct.
● Support faculty and staff on existing and new cross-disciplinary graduate-level courses and projects in the college and across the university.
● Represent the college in university-wide committees and councils related to graduate education.
● Regularly communicate with departmental chairs and directors of graduate programs to ensure consistent, high-quality graduate programs and processes throughout the college.Required Education, Certifications, Licensures● An earned doctorate in a discipline represented in the College or a related field from an accredited institution.
● A rank of full professor with tenure within CSA.Required Experience● A record of distinguished teaching, research, and service in the College of Sciences and Arts consistent with a rank of professor or equivalent in disciplines within the college or a related field.
● Established record of advising Ph.D. students to completion in a timely manner.
● Professional job-related experience in (or demonstrated ability for) fostering and promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment for all.
● Experience with planning, projections and oversight of budgets, including as an administrator or as a Principal Investigator of grant awards.Desirable Education and/or Experience● Demonstrated experience with partnership agreements.
● Demonstrated experience with online graduate education and online course delivery.
● Experience identifying students of concern and developing interventions to promote their success.
● Demonstrated experience administering (or interest in expanding experience to) budgets in the range of $3-5M per year.Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities● A record of successful leadership, supervision and/or administration of graduate education or a related area.
● A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders.
● A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, administrators, and external partners.Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or AbilitiesLanguage, Mathematics and/or Reasoning SkillsWork Environment and/or Physical Demands The work environment is that of a typical office and/or classroom setting where the noise level is usually low to moderateRequired Training and Other Conditions of Employment
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)75%FLSA StatusExemptAppointment TermShiftPay Rate/SalaryTitle of Position SupervisorCollege DeanPosting Type Internal OnlyDependent on Funding NoSpecial Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)Applicants will need to upload the following documents:Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Graduate Education VisionApplicants should address the required and desired qualifications in their cover letter.Deadline for application: September 5Additional InformationThe chosen candidate will remain in a 9 month faculty position where academic/release time and summer compensation being utilized for this position.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech's hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu.Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)Advertised: 18 Aug 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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