Dean, School of Education

Dean of the Liffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Position Overview :

The University of Mary is seeking an experienced and principled professional to serve as the Dean of the Liffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciences. The Dean works in collaboration with the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Deans Council on matters related to strategic leadership and academic operations including faculty personnel faculty development academic programs instructional quality enrollment budgets and capital expenditure needs. The Dean represents the school within the University of Mary and to the public. Above all the Dean fosters and sustains a collaborative culture that eagerly embraces and advances the University of Marys Christian Catholic and Benedictine mission and identity.

The Liffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciencesoffers a robust array of academic opportunities including 18 undergraduate majors and 4 graduate programs supported by a dedicated team of 26 full-time faculty members. The school plays a vital role in meeting the needs of our region and beyond through strong active partnerships with regional public school districts private Catholic schools and a wide range of private county and statehuman-service and law-enforcement agencies.

The successful candidate will serve a faculty community defined by deep collegiality high levels of engagement and a strong commitment to innovation teaching excellence service and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities :

• Mission : Advances the ongoing implementation of Ex Corde Ecclesiae the apostolic constitution on Catholic colleges and universities; sustains and builds a culture of ready and earnest hospitality among the teaching faculty and throughout the university in accord with Saint Benedicts admonition that all be received as Christ.
• Strategic Leadership : Serves as a member of the Deans Council and provides high-level strategic guidance on developing and improving the traditional and online undergraduate and graduate programs in the Liffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciences. Develops and maintains a culture that encourages faculty engagement participation collegiality and innovation toward the achievement of faculty excellence in teaching research and service.
• Academic Operations : Provides leadership strategic direction and operational guidance for the chairs in the school in the development and maintenance of the schools undergraduate and graduate academic programs. Prepares or oversees the preparation of all academic program assessment reports program / department budgets and annual budget proposals. Leads and assists program chairs with faculty development faculty evaluation and faculty recruitment.

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mpus Facilities & Surrounding Community :

a main campus with 866000 square feet of facilities 13 residence halls & apartment buildings a research library with 50000 volumes a 24 / 7 campus restaurant coffee shops and a pub along with 9 satellite locations throughout the United States and abroad. Bismarck / Mandan is an intimate metropolitan area with a population of approximately 120000 exemplary family and parish life friendly neighborhoods a low crime rate clean air and excellent schools and enjoyable recreational and cultural facilities : 75 miles of hiking trails 62 parks 7 golf courses and four seasons of recreational opportunities on the Missouri River.

For more information on the University of Mary please watch a short video by clicking on this link : A campus tour is available at Mission and Identity :

Qualifications :

Demonstrated excellence in teaching scholarship and service

Why Join Us

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a thriving and nationally regarded university committed to excellence and deeply rooted in mission.

Application Process :

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter detailing their experience and suitability for this role. The successful candidate would ideally join us in Fall 2026 however the start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until it is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Early Childhood Education,Classroom Experience,Education Administration,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Adult Education,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1