Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Dean - College of Education
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Out-of-State Employment
Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.
Department
Provost Office
HR Home Department
020400 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Pay Grade
Unclassified
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position may not be eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.
Faculty Appointment Type
Tenure Granted
Term (if applicable)
12 month
Begin Date of Appointment
07/01/2027
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
General Function
The College Dean is responsible for the administration of the college which may include, but is not limited to, department head and faculty recruitment and development, department head and faculty evaluation, program development, program review, student advisement, college budgeting and budget control, and indirect supervision of the teaching, research, and service activities of the college.
Description of Primary Duties
The dean will guide and inspire COE while working collaboratively with, and advocating for, faculty, staff and students by promoting excellence in teaching, scholarship and service; encouraging faculty development; prioritizing student learning; facilitating student recruitment and retention; building partnerships with K-12 schools and other external organizations; engaging in fundraising and alumni relations; and demonstrating sound fiscal management. As chief administrative officer of COE, the Dean will provide professional, intellectual, and administrative leadership with a focus on student success, educational innovation, and Missouri State's public affairs mission.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of College Dean are prescribed by the Provost and the University President. A record of inclusive conduct and evidence of multicultural skills in the workplace is required.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description
http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21291.htm
Open Date
10/23/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should upload the following materials as separate documents (PDF format preferred):
• A detailed cover letter, addressed to the search committee, describing the candidate's qualifications and leadership vision for COE, particularly the opportunities and priorities identified in this announcement.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV).
• A list of five professional references, including email addresses and a brief description of the candidate's professional relationship with each.
The search committee expects to select a new dean early in 2027, with the successful candidate assuming full-time responsibilities on July 1, 2027. The salary will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.
For more information about the position, please contact the co-chairs of the search:
Dr. Melissa Bledsoe
Dean, Darr College of Agriculture
MelissaBledsoe@MissouriState.edu
Dr. Shawn Wahl
Dean, Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
ShawnWahl@MissouriState.edu
Although the search remains open until the position is filled, for full consideration, candidates should submit all application materials by Monday, November 30, 2026.
Posting Detail
Posting Number
20260081FTF
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/88800
