Vice Provost of Graduate Education and Director of the Graduate School
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, United States
Vice Provost of Graduate Education and Director of the Graduate School
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Position Information Announcement Number: FAC - VA - 26031
Working Title: Vice Provost of Graduate Education and Director of Graduate School
Faculty Tenure Track: Yes
Faculty Rank: Full Professor
Position Number: 4B3471
Department: Graduate School
Division: Office of Academic Affairs
Appointment Type: Faculty
Contract Term: Academic Year
Semester: If other, specify From date 07/01/2026
Union Affiliation: Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE: 1.0
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type: MUS
Recruitment Type: Open
Brief Position Overview President Brock Tessman and Executive Vice President and Provost Robert Mokwa welcome the national search for a Vice Provost of Graduate Education and Director of the Graduate School. The Vice Provost will lead transformation and growth of graduate education at the Master and Doctoral levels, working with academic departments and college deans to improve recruitment, retention, persistence and expansion. The position reports to the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs and will champion graduate education and ensure integration of graduate education and research with university priorities.
Full Leadership Profile and application link can be found at https://www.montana.edu/provost/faculty/vpge.html.
General Statement on the University The University
Founded in 1893, Montana State University is a land‑grant institution with a მსგავს reputation for excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, high research activity, and community outreach and engagement. It offers colleges of agriculture, arts and architecture, business, engineering, education, health and human development, letters and science, and nursing; along with a graduate school, library, honors college and a two‑year college.
Montana State University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education since 1932.
Montana State University is located in the city of Boz Negara, one of the fastest‑growing small metropolitan areas in the United States.
Provide effective management, administration and leadership for қос graduate education The Vice Provost will make timely decisions, respond directly to issues of importance and will ensure smooth operation of the Graduate School and graduate programs. The Vice Provost will effectively contribute to and enhance the tripartite land‑grant mission of Montana State University.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement The university’s reputation is founded on a high‑quality academic and research portfolio. The Vice Provost will focus on continual enhancements of faculty‑student engagement and work to strengthen graduate student persistence and degree completion through collaborative engagement with deans and other Vice Provosts.
Improve student retention and grow enrollment with an emphasis on student success The Vice Provost will lead initiatives and decisions to support steady growth in graduate student enrollment and champion faculty‑student engagement, mentoring, retention and timely graduation. A particular emphasis is the continued growth of PhD enrollment, professional master’s programs and other targeted doctoral programs.
Contribute to the University’s mission The Vice Provost will advance the strategic direction of Montana State University by serving on the university’s academic leadership team and on committees under the Provost and President. The Vice Provost’s contribution will be advanced through engagement with the Provost’s Academic Council, the President’s Leadership Council and the University Council.
Build a bright future for Research, Graduate Education and Graduate Students To be successful, the Vice Provost willSegue to pesky ethical, compassionate, creative, communicative, energetic and engaging leader—one who will join forces with numerous constituencies to build upon its national and international recognition.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Have an earned doctorate from an accredited institution;
Have an exemplary record of research/scholarship activities, teaching, administrative experience and service;
Have a record of positive staff and personnel relations and interactions;
Qualify for tenure within an academic unit at the rank of full professor or associate professor.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
A broad-based record of administrative and scholarly experience in research‑university settings with direct supervisory experience and significant budget management;
Demonstrated understanding of and support for the broad range of graduate programs and how they support the mission of a land‑grant university;
A demonstrable record of developing external resources through fundraising, grants and contracts.
The Successful Candidate Will
A strong ability to communicate effectively as exemplified by the candidate’s writing, speaking and listening skills;
Ability to foster teaching, research/scholarship, service and professional development of graduate students in a student‑centered environment;
Demonstrated experience of leading with sound fiscal management;
Demonstrated commitment to shared governance and collaborative leadership;
Experience in dealing with multiple constituencies—internally and externally;
A creative and approachable manner that kindles the innovative spirit of others;
Evidence of leading transformational change and working well with others;
Demonstrated accomplishments in innovative partnerships;
Desire to share, support and successfully articulate the President’s/Provost’s vision for the strategic direction and administration of the University; and
Evidence of commitment to the land‑grant mission.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information This job description should not be intentioned as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties at any time.
Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Screening of applications will begin on
January 10, 2026 ; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. Special Instructions This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Hawaii Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s corporeal preference information located in the demographics section of your profile.
דערלפ FLSA Status Exempt
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Optional Documents No optional documents required.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Position Information Announcement Number: FAC - VA - 26031
Working Title: Vice Provost of Graduate Education and Director of Graduate School
Faculty Tenure Track: Yes
Faculty Rank: Full Professor
Position Number: 4B3471
Department: Graduate School
Division: Office of Academic Affairs
Appointment Type: Faculty
Contract Term: Academic Year
Semester: If other, specify From date 07/01/2026
Union Affiliation: Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE: 1.0
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type: MUS
Recruitment Type: Open
Brief Position Overview President Brock Tessman and Executive Vice President and Provost Robert Mokwa welcome the national search for a Vice Provost of Graduate Education and Director of the Graduate School. The Vice Provost will lead transformation and growth of graduate education at the Master and Doctoral levels, working with academic departments and college deans to improve recruitment, retention, persistence and expansion. The position reports to the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs and will champion graduate education and ensure integration of graduate education and research with university priorities.
Full Leadership Profile and application link can be found at https://www.montana.edu/provost/faculty/vpge.html.
General Statement on the University The University
Founded in 1893, Montana State University is a land‑grant institution with a მსგავს reputation for excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, high research activity, and community outreach and engagement. It offers colleges of agriculture, arts and architecture, business, engineering, education, health and human development, letters and science, and nursing; along with a graduate school, library, honors college and a two‑year college.
Montana State University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education since 1932.
Montana State University is located in the city of Boz Negara, one of the fastest‑growing small metropolitan areas in the United States.
Provide effective management, administration and leadership for қос graduate education The Vice Provost will make timely decisions, respond directly to issues of importance and will ensure smooth operation of the Graduate School and graduate programs. The Vice Provost will effectively contribute to and enhance the tripartite land‑grant mission of Montana State University.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement The university’s reputation is founded on a high‑quality academic and research portfolio. The Vice Provost will focus on continual enhancements of faculty‑student engagement and work to strengthen graduate student persistence and degree completion through collaborative engagement with deans and other Vice Provosts.
Improve student retention and grow enrollment with an emphasis on student success The Vice Provost will lead initiatives and decisions to support steady growth in graduate student enrollment and champion faculty‑student engagement, mentoring, retention and timely graduation. A particular emphasis is the continued growth of PhD enrollment, professional master’s programs and other targeted doctoral programs.
Contribute to the University’s mission The Vice Provost will advance the strategic direction of Montana State University by serving on the university’s academic leadership team and on committees under the Provost and President. The Vice Provost’s contribution will be advanced through engagement with the Provost’s Academic Council, the President’s Leadership Council and the University Council.
Build a bright future for Research, Graduate Education and Graduate Students To be successful, the Vice Provost willSegue to pesky ethical, compassionate, creative, communicative, energetic and engaging leader—one who will join forces with numerous constituencies to build upon its national and international recognition.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Have an earned doctorate from an accredited institution;
Have an exemplary record of research/scholarship activities, teaching, administrative experience and service;
Have a record of positive staff and personnel relations and interactions;
Qualify for tenure within an academic unit at the rank of full professor or associate professor.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
A broad-based record of administrative and scholarly experience in research‑university settings with direct supervisory experience and significant budget management;
Demonstrated understanding of and support for the broad range of graduate programs and how they support the mission of a land‑grant university;
A demonstrable record of developing external resources through fundraising, grants and contracts.
The Successful Candidate Will
A strong ability to communicate effectively as exemplified by the candidate’s writing, speaking and listening skills;
Ability to foster teaching, research/scholarship, service and professional development of graduate students in a student‑centered environment;
Demonstrated experience of leading with sound fiscal management;
Demonstrated commitment to shared governance and collaborative leadership;
Experience in dealing with multiple constituencies—internally and externally;
A creative and approachable manner that kindles the innovative spirit of others;
Evidence of leading transformational change and working well with others;
Demonstrated accomplishments in innovative partnerships;
Desire to share, support and successfully articulate the President’s/Provost’s vision for the strategic direction and administration of the University; and
Evidence of commitment to the land‑grant mission.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information This job description should not be intentioned as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties at any time.
Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Screening of applications will begin on
January 10, 2026 ; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. Special Instructions This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Hawaii Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s corporeal preference information located in the demographics section of your profile.
דערלפ FLSA Status Exempt
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Optional Documents No optional documents required.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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