Vice President/Dean of Academic Affairs

POSITION Opening Date: March 3, 2026 

Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2026

Closing Date:  March 18, 2026 (First Review) Open Until Filled

• Applications will be taken until the position is filled.

• Interviews will begin when qualified applicants are identified and continue until a hiring decision is made.

Starting Salary dependent upon Education & experience/fringe benefits/Twelve Month Position

SUBMIT COVER LETTER, RESUME, TRANSCRIPTS AND 3 REF LETTERS TO:

Selection Committee (VPA)

Chief Dull Knife College

PO Box 98

Lame Deer, MT 59043

Position: Vice President/Dean of Academic Affairs

Terms of Appointment: Full-time 12 month position.

General Job Description: The Vice President/Dean of Academic Affairs provides leadership and supervision for all instructional services staff and programs.

Scope. The Vice President/Dean of Academic Affairs provides overall direction for planning, implementation, and evaluation of the instructional program of the College and serves as Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO), and in that capacity, provides for institutional planning, institutional assessment, and faculty management, and curriculum development while ensuring accreditation compliance and honoring indigenous, cultural, and community mission goals.

Job Characteristics: 

Personal Contacts:  Human relationships are critical to the position in dealing with faculty, grant program directors, peers, students, and external public on a person-to-person basis. The Vice-President works in daily collaboration with CDKC’s Administration and staff, faculty, students, community constituents, and state and national level program officials.

Supervision Received:  The VPAA receives general guidance from the President. Meets regularly with leadership team to discuss pertinent issues and concerns. 

Supervision Exercised:  Supervision is provided to academic faculty, HiSet Coordinator, Maintenance Director, Financial Aid staff

AREAS OF JOB ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE

Specific Responsibilities: The Vice President/Dean of Academic Affairs major duties include, but are not limited to the following areas of responsibility:

• Developing annual plan of instruction, semester course schedules and academic calendar. 
• Planning and preparing the College catalog for publication.
• Interpreting and administering academic rules and regulations.
• Submitting all required reports
• Attend meetings as required, such as staff, faculty, and Board of Trustees meetings
• Serves as coordinator and/or supervisor of other instructional/academic services.
• Oversees Maintenance Director and College Facilities.

Core Responsibilities:

• Academic Leadership & Strategy: Develops and evaluates academic programs, policies, and instructional methods, ensuring they align with the college’s mission, tribal needs, and higher education standards.
• Accreditation & Compliance: Leads NWCCU accreditation processes and ensures compliance with state, federal, and tribal regulations.
• Faculty & Staff Management: Oversees recruitment, evaluation, and professional development of full-time and adjunct faculty and overall accountability of the instructional program.
• Curriculum & Assessment: Chairs curriculum committees, manages academic standards, and oversees student learning assessment to ensure educational quality.
• Budgeting & Operations: Develops and implements the academic budget, including grant-funded initiatives and equipment.
• Student Success: Collaborates with student services to improve retention, graduation rates, and overall student experience. 

Qualifications:        Education: Masters Degree in academic discipline required (PhD preferred                     

  Experience:       10 years classroom experience at the college level (TCU preferred), service as a department chair desired. Familiarity with online delivery systems, accreditation, grant management, program design, and personnel management.

      Salary and benefits:          Exempt position. Salary negotiable depending on education and experience. Employee benefits include all federal and state mandated employee benefits (Workers compensation, unemployment insurance, FICA and Medicare Contributions) plus college provided health insurance for the employee a SEP/­IRA retirement plan, long-term disability insurance, a 5 .5% of salary cafeteria plan, and other benefits.