Vice Provost of Graduate Education and Director of the Graduate School

Overview

Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26031 For questions regarding this position, please contact:

• Dean Adams — —
• Julie Heard — —

Classification Title: Vice Provost of Graduate Education and Director of the Graduate School
Brief Position Overview

The Vice Provost will provide leadership, management and administration of graduate education and serve as director of the Graduate School. The vice provost will report to the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs (Provost). The person hired in this position will lead transformation and growth of graduate education and will work with academic departments and college deans to achieve advancements in recruitment, retention and completion, and expansion of graduate education at the Master and Doctoral levels. The vice provost will serve as a champion for graduate education and will ensure the integration of graduate education and research in alignment with University priorities.

Full Leadership Profile and application link can be found at

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; End date: If other, specify End date
Union Affiliation: Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE: 1.0
Benefits Eligible: Eligible
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type: MUS
Recruitment Type: Open

Position Details

General Statement

The University

Founded in 1893 as Montana’s land-grant institution, Montana State University has established a national and international reputation for excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, high research activity, and active community outreach and engagement in the colleges of agriculture; arts and architecture; business; engineering; education, health and human development; letters and science; and nursing. The university also supports a strong graduate school, library, honors college and a two-year college. MSU is frequently listed by U.S. News and World Report as a best buy for undergrad education. Montana State’s strategic plan, Choosing Promise, establishes the university’s goals and priorities while emphasizing the land-grant mission. MSU is among the nation’s top research universities with broad research areas and a 2025 fiscal year research expenditures total of $288 million.

MSU has state legislative support and enrollment growth, with partnerships funding construction of new buildings. Bozeman campus settings, the Bozeman region, and related resources are noted for outdoor recreation and cultural offerings. For more information about MSU, visit .

Campus setting: Bozeman, Montana —

Duties and Responsibilities

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP PRIORITIES

Education

• Montana State University seeks a strong and visionary leader who will collaborate with faculty, students, staff and senior university leadership in addressing the opportunities and challenges facing graduate education and will lead the university toward the following strategic priorities:
• Provide effective management, administration and leadership for graduate education. The vice provost will make timely decisions, respond directly to issues of importance and will ensure the smooth operation of the Graduate School and graduate programs. The vice provost will contribute to the land-grant mission of MSU.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement. The vice provost will focus on enhancements of faculty-student engagement and work with leaders to advance graduate student persistence and degree completion. The provost will communicate the value of graduate education to stakeholders.
• Improve student retention and grow enrollment with emphasis on student success. The vice provost will lead initiatives to grow graduate student enrollments, including PhD enrollment, professional master’s programs, 4+1 master’s opportunities and targeted doctoral programs.
• Contribute to the University’s mission by serving on academic leadership teams and university committees, engaging with governance structures, and collaborating with other vice provosts, deans, vice presidents, the provost and the president.
• Build a bright future for Research, Graduate Education and Graduate Students. The vice provost will be an ethical, compassionate, creative and engaging leader with a collaborative style.

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 for academic units, along with significant budget management experience;
• Demonstrated understanding of and support for the broad range of graduate programs comprising the university 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 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 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 and articulate the President’s/Provost’s vision for the University; and
• Evidence of commitment to the land grant mission.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This job description is not exhaustive and MSU reserves rights to assign duties as needed. Equal Opportunity Employer statements and veteran preference information are maintained as required by law.

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or other protected classes. Veterans’ preference information is available in the Demographics section.

FLSA Details

FLSA Status: Exempt

Applicant Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Posting Detail Information

Number Of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: Upon Completion Of a Successful Search.

Screening of applications will begin on January 10, 2026; applications accepted until pool established.

Special Instructions

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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