VPAA Leadership Searches
Open Searches
The Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is currently searching for the following leadership positions.
Dean of the College of Engineering & Mines
The University of North Dakota is seeking candidates for the position of Dean of the College of Engineering & Mines (CEM). Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the dean is the leader of UND’s largest and fastest growing college.
The search committee will be chaired by Dr. Brad Rundquist, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and will be assisted by Academic Search, a prominent executive search firm that specializes in higher education placements.
Interim Dean of the School of Graduate Studies
The University of North Dakota is seeking candidates for the position of Interim Dean of the School of Graduate Studies. The position will provide vision and leadership for graduate education at UND and serve as the chief administrator over the School of Graduate Studies. Working under the direction of the Provost and in partnership with the members of the Dean’s Council, the Interim Dean of the School of Graduate Studies is responsible for shaping, growing, promoting, and administering initiatives that enhance the excellence of graduate programming and the graduate student experience at the university. The position shall serve until the effective date of the next dean, following a national search.
Interested candidates who meet the minimal qualifications should submit a letter of interest and their CV to Heather Wages at heather.wages@UND.edu by 12 p.m. on Monday, April 7. Applications received after that time will not be considered. The letter of interest should include a statement of leadership and administrative goals and objectives.
Position Information & Process
Dean of the School of Law
The University of North Dakota is seeking candidates for the position of Dean of the School of Law. Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the dean is the leader of North Dakota's only School of Law.
The search committee will be chaired by Dr. Amy Henley, Dean of the Nistler College of Business and Public Administration and will be assisted by Academic Search, a prominent executive search firm that specializes in higher education placements.
Recently Completed Searches
Director of Essential Studies
After a national search, Breeann Flesch has been appointed to the position of director of Essential Studies at UND.The appointment was made by Eric Link, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs.The position will report to Karyn Plumm, UND’s vice provost of undergraduate studies and student success. As director, Flesch will provide vision and leadership for the Essential Studies program and advocates for excellence in general education for all undergraduate students at UND. Flesch will be responsible for the coordination the program which includes collaborating with academic units in the development and ongoing validation of a broad array of Essential Studies courses; working closely with faculty, staff, and advisors to inspire innovative teaching and campus-wide understanding of the program; and communicating the value of the liberal arts and supports student success in interactions with individual students and the larger campus.
College of Engineering and Mines Interim Dean
After an internal search, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Eric Link has appointed Ryan Adams, the Terry and Diane Severson endowed professor of National Security and associate dean of National Security, as the interim dean for the College of Engineering & Mines. Adams has worked within the College for 6 years. He will assume his new duties on January 2, 2025 and will serve until the permanent dean is named and in place.
Chief Data Officer
After an internal search, Matthew Berosik has been appointed to the position of chief data officer and director of University Analytics & Planning at UND. Berosik has served the position in an interim capacity since August 2023. In his position as the director of University Analytics & Planning and CDO, Berosik will provide leadership for the data management, institutional reporting and strategic analytic processes of the University. He will help promote a culture of data-informed decision-making and strategic planning.The position will report to Vice Provost for Strategic Programming and Initiatives Jeff Holm.
Dean for the College of Education and Human Development
After a nationwide search, UND Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Eric Link, named Dr. Shelbie Witte as the Dean for the College of Education and Human Development. Witte’s appointment starts on July 1, 2024. As the Dean of CEHD, Witte will provide leadership and facilitate an environment for accomplishing strategic goals, as well as aligning the functioning of the College with UND’s broader academic identity and strategic planning. In cooperation with the Provost, Dean Witte will be responsible for academic and administrative planning; budgeting; administration and implementation of department, College and university policies; and fund-raising and external relations. In partnership with the faculty, Dean Witte will be responsible for academic program development and review; faculty recruitment; development and evaluation of faculty; and student relations.