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BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY
invites applications for the position of:
Dean of the College of Health
Sciences and Human Ecology
OPENING DATE: Original Posting Date: October 13, 2014 Reposting Date: January 19, 2015
CLOSING DATE: February 15, 2015 at 11:59pm. Applications should be submitted to our online system,
NEOGOV, no later than February 15, 2015 at 11:59 pm to guarantee consideration. The search committee
reserves the right to consider applications until an appointment is made.
APPOINTMENT DATE: July 1, 2015 (negotiable)
SALARY: Competitive Salary and Benefits
JOB TYPE: At Will; Administrator Level 9
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Dean, reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, is the chief academic and
administrative officer of the college. Specific information regarding departments and programs that comprise the
College of Health Sciences and Human Ecology is available at
http://www.bemidjistate.edu/academics/colleges/health_sciences_human_ecology/
The Dean is responsible for developing and sustaining a culture of scholarship, research, innovation and creativity
in the areas of academic programming, new program development, financial planning and budgetary allocations
within the college, evaluation of faculty and staff, and economic development/outreach efforts. The Dean is
responsible for advancing a college program for external fundraising and internationalization of the campus, as
well as leading departments through appropriate national accreditations. The Dean is also responsible for
graduate programming offered through the college. The Dean supports involvement with interdisciplinary
teaching and distance learning delivery, and may teach at least one course per year in a college department.
Also, the Dean should anticipate involvement in activities which support Bemidji State University’s Strategic Plan
and Master Academic Plan.
General Duties:
 Serves as primary academic spokesperson for the college
 Provides strategic leadership and leads and manages the college’s human, financial, and physical
resources
 Establishes college strategic plans which support and further develop the University’s Master Academic
Plan and Strategic Plan.
 Leads college efforts for external fundraising
 Leads college through programmatic accreditations, as appropriate
 Leads in uniting integrative studies within the college
 Establishes plan for programmatic enrollment goals
 Develops cooperative partnerships with public, private, voluntary, international, and corporate sectors
 Develops programs and partnerships with two and four-year colleges & universities
 Leads international initiatives within the college
 Leads in college diversity initiatives
 Leads college assessment efforts and curricular initiatives
 Administers collective bargaining agreements
 Leads in recruiting, motivating, evaluating and retaining faculty
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Engages in scholarly activity and continuing professional development
Provides leadership and promotes graduate offerings
Leads college in initiating federal, state, and private foundation grant proposals
Provide leadership for and facilitate the development of the University’s academic core values, beliefs,
and goals as reflected in the Master Academic Plan.
http://www.bemidjistate.edu/academics/affairs/strategic_planning/
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum:
 Earned graduate degree in one of the College’s Departments is required
 Earned doctorate required
 Minimum of 3 years of administrative and/or comparable leadership experience
 Eligible for Associate or Professor rank with tenure
Evidence of:
 Leadership experience in developing and motivating professional staff
 Highly developed interpersonal skills
 Ability to manage budgets and allocate resources based on institutional priorities
 Ability to inspire and support faculty toward quality teaching, scholarship and service
 Ability to inspire and support staff toward professional development
 Ability to lead interactions with external partners to meet goals of the college
 Familiarity with graduate and undergraduate higher education models and secondary education programs
 Experience with professional accrediting agencies required
 An invitational, transparent and collaborative leadership style
Preferred:
 Experience with administering collective bargaining agreements is desired
 Understanding of curriculum’s impact on academic quality and efficiencies
 Experience in setting goals and leading others within a shared governance environment
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
 The applicant should demonstrate a knowledge of and interest in diverse cultures and populations.
 All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of an offer of
employment.
 Persons writing letters of references should be advised of Minnesota's open record law which can make
such letters available to applicants upon request.
 Official transcript(s) must be provided to Human Resources upon hire.
 Employment for this position is covered by the MnSCU Personnel Plan for Administrators which can be
found at http://www.hr.mnscu.edu/contract_plans/index.html
 In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety
Program, faculty and staff driving on college/university business, who use a rental or state vehicle, shall
be required to complete a vehicle Use Agreement form and conform to MnSCU's vehicle use criteria and
consent to a motor vehicle records check.
 BSU and NTC are tobacco free workplaces (see policy)
Apply online:
http://www.bemidjistate.edu/offices/human_resources/employment/faculty_administrator/
A complete application must include:
 Letter of application
 Vita
 Unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts required at time of employment)
 Two letters of reference
 List of five additional professional references with contact information
QUESTIONS: Shawn Strong, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Business, Techology and Communication
1500 Birchmont Dr. NE
Bemidji, MN 56601
Telephone: (218) 755-3732
E-mail: sdstrong@bemidjistate.edu
UNIVERSITY/COMMUNITY:
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Bemidji State University, situated on a stunning lakeside in northern Minnesota, provides a transformative
experience for students who engage in active learning on campus, in their communities, and throughout the
world. Bemidji State University is a catalyst for helping students realize their potential and worth, which, in turn,
inspires them to new worlds of thought and promotion of the common good. The greater Bemidji community has a
population of 25,000 and serves as a regional center for commerce, recreation, health care, and the arts. Bemidji
State University welcomes 5,000 students annually. Offerings include undergraduate majors and graduate
programs encompassing the liberal arts and selected professional programs. Bemidji State University is a
member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System (MnSCU) http://www.mnscu.edu. To learn
more about our distinctive university, see our web site at:http://www.bemidjistate.edu
Bemidji State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator