Dean Search
Dean of the School of Graduate Studies
The University of North Dakota is seeking candidates for the position of Dean of the School of Graduate Studies (SGS). Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean will provide visionary leadership for graduate education at North Dakota’s flagship university. This role offers an opportunity to advance UND’s mission of excellence in research, scholarship and graduate student success in alignment with UND’s strategic plan, UND LEADS.
UND seeks an exceptional, focused, and creative leader who will build upon the School
of Graduate Studies’ strengths to continue its growth and expansion and provide world-class
educational experiences. The next dean will be a committed team member who is devoted
to excellence and shared governance. The selected
individual will be a consultative decision-maker and will work collaboratively with
faculty, staff, students, administrators, and community and industry partners. The
Dean will demonstrate the highest integrity and exemplary interpersonal and communication
skills. The next dean of the School of Graduate Studies will also
build extensive external relationships inside and outside of North Dakota, which boasts
a robust industrial sector supported by the many graduate programs offered within
the School.
The anticipated starting date of the new dean will be July 1, 2026, or as soon as reasonable thereafter.
To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please view the position profile:
Additional position information
Applications
Applications should include:
- Letter of interest (not more than three pages) specifically addressing the applicant’s background in relationship to the qualifications described
- Current curriculum vitae
- List of five professional references with full contact information and a note indicating the nature of the working relationships with each. No references will be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate.
Applications received by January 30, 2026, are assured consideration.
The UND Dean of the School of Law Search Committee is being assisted by Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting. Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting consultants Darrel Colson at darrelcolson@myersmcrae.com and Kenny Daugherty at kennydaugherty@myersmcrae.com.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in this application process should contact Darrel Colson at 319.830.4193.
Additional University information may be found at UND.edu/careers
Search Committee and Timeline
The search committee for the dean of the School of Graduate Studies is be chaired by Rebecca Bichel, Dean of Libraries and Information Resources, and supported by Myers McRae Executive Search, a firm with extensive experience in higher education leadership searches.