Dean of the College of Letters, Sciences, and Professional Studies (CLSPS)
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Butte Montana
THE OPPORTUNITY
Montana Technological University (Montana Tech) Montanas Special Focus Institution for science engineering and technology invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Letters Sciences and Professional Studies (CLSPS). Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor the Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative leader of one of Montana Techs most diverse and strategically important colleges.
This is a compelling opportunity for an experienced forwardlooking academic leader to shape the future of liberal studies sciences health data and professional programs within a distinctive appliedlearning university. The Dean will join Montana Tech at a moment of momentum and transition working in close partnership with Chancellor Johnny MacLean and the senior leadership team to advance the Universitys mission strategic plan and culture of innovation.
ABOUT MONTANA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Montana Techs purpose is to rise to meet Americas emerging needs by preparing the next generation of STEM leaders. Founded in 1900 as the Montana State School of Mines Montana Technological University has evolved into a nationally recognized STEMfocused institution grounded in handson experiential education and strong industry alignment. Montana Tech is one of only a few institutions nationally designated as a Special Focus university with a mission centered on workforcealigned education applied research and student success.
Montana Tech serves approximately 2300 undergraduate and graduate students across four academic units: the Lance College of Mines and Engineering; the College of Letters Sciences and Professional Studies; Highlands College; and the Graduate School. The University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and is consistently ranked among the nations top institutions for value salary outcomes and career placement.
Under the leadership of Chancellor Johnny MacLean Montana Tech is focused on strengthening its distinctive identity expanding interdisciplinary and applied programs deepening partnerships with industry and communities and ensuring that access affordability and student success remain central to institutional decisionmaking.
THE COLLEGE OF LETTERS SCIENCES AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
The College of Letters Sciences and Professional Studies plays a central role in Montana Techs mission by providing the scientific analytical professional and humanistic foundations that support student success across the University. The College houses programs in the biological and physical sciences mathematics data science business health and nursing education interdisciplinary studies and the liberal studies core that undergirds all Montana Tech degrees.
CLSPS is distinguished by its integration of rigorous academic preparation with applied learning preprofessional pathways undergraduate research and workforcealigned curricula. Graduates of the College pursue careers in healthcare data and analytics business and industry education and public service as well as advanced study in highly competitive graduate and professional programs.
LEADERSHIP CONTEXT AND STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
The Dean of CLSPS will be a key partner in advancing Montana Techs strategic plan Deliberately Distinct: Positioning Montana Tech for the Future with particular emphasis on:
- Student Success advancing access persistence completion and career readiness through highimpact educational practices and evidenceinformed decisionmaking.
- Programs of Distinction strengthening and growing distinctive highdemand programs; supporting interdisciplinary and applied learning initiatives; and aligning curricula with regional state and national workforce needs.
- A Healthy and Vibrant Campus Ecosystem fostering a collegial inclusive academic culture that values shared governance professional development and continuous improvement.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEAN
The Dean provides strategic academic and operational leadership for the College and is responsible for:
- Leading collegelevel strategic planning; program evaluation and development; academic and operational effectiveness; and marketinformed academic planning.
- Advancing enrollment growth student persistence retention and degree completion across undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Developing and administering the College budget including annual budget requests and responsible stewardship of allocated resources.
- Recruiting retaining mentoring and evaluating department heads program directors faculty and staff and fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
- Supporting innovative highquality teaching; undergraduate and graduate research; professional development; and applied learning experiences.
- Overseeing curriculum development and approving new courses and programs including preparation of proposals for University and Montana University System Board of Regents approval.
- Ensuring compliance with regional and specialized accreditation standards assessment expectations and continuous improvement frameworks.
- Working effectively within a collective bargaining environment and supporting shared governance processes.
- Building strong relationships with alumni industry partners government agencies and community organizations.
- Collaborating with the Montana Tech Foundation to advance fundraising philanthropic partnerships and resource development in support of College priorities.
- Serving as an ambassador and spokesperson for the College at academic professional and community events.
- An earned terminal degree from an accredited institution in a discipline represented within the College or a closely related interdisciplinary field.
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible academic administrative experience at the department head level or higher.
- Qualifications sufficient to merit appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor.
- Demonstrated success in academic leadership program development and personnel management in a complex institutional environment.
- A record of success in fundraising corporate and foundation partnerships and external grant or contract support.
- Experience with graduate education and interdisciplinary programs.
- Demonstrated effectiveness working within shared governance and collective bargaining environments.
- Experience with accreditation assessment and institutional effectiveness processes.
Butte is one of Montanas most distinctive and welcoming communities known for its rich history architectural character and strong sense of place. Located in the heart of southwest Montana Butte offers exceptional access to outdoor recreation including hiking mountain biking skiing and worldclass flyfishingall within minutes of campus.
The city features a vibrant arts and cultural scene nationally recognized festivals affordable living and a growing economy reinventing itself for the future. Buttes history of grit resilience and innovation mirrors the values that define Montana Tech and its community.
APPLICATION AND NOMINATION PROCESS
Confidential inquiries applications and nominations are welcomed. Application materials should include a letter of interest addressing qualifications and leadership experience a current curriculum vitae and four professional references with full contact information including e-mail (PDFs preferred). (References will not be contacted without consent from applicant). For best consideration application should be received before March 20 2026.
Montana Technological University is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from women minorities veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
For full consideration application materials must be complete.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.
Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such the University does not discriminate in the admission access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race color religion national origin ethnicity creed service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law) veteran status gender age political beliefs marital or family status pregnancy physical or mental disability genetic information gender identity gender expression or sexual orientation or support of the Universitys mission to be inclusive and diverse applications from qualified minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicants ability to compete in the hiring process or an employees ability to perform the duties of the compliance with the Montana Veterans Employment Preference Act Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans disabled veterans and certain eligible relatives of veterans.
To claim veterans preference please complete the employment (veterans) preference form located on the employment page and email to You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.
Employment (veterans) preference form
To request an accommodation for the application or interview please contact Cathy Isakson ;
Why Work at Tech
Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science engineering and technology.
In addition Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
- Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
- 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
- 11 Holidays per year
- 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
- Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
- 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
- Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
- Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
- Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.
* Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.
Montana Technological University Butte Montana is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.
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