Interim Dean

Internal Posting? This Search is Open to Current University of Idaho Employees Only

Recruitment

Title:

Interim Dean

Advertising Pay Range:
Salary commensurate with experience

Location:

Primary Division/College:
Primary Unit:
Office of the Provost/Exec VP

Employee Category:
Faculty

Classification Group

Title:

Dean

Position Control Number: 4460

Suffix: 01

Contingency Code: 5

FTE: 1

Contract Basis:
Fiscal Year

Anticipated Contract

Start Date:

02/02/2026

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Rank:
Negotiable (must be justified)

Extension Type:
Not Applicable

Administrative Appointment Type:
Interim

Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)

The interim dean (dean) has responsibility to oversee and implement policies and priorities of the college and university. The Dean for the College of Law leads the college faculty in the development of policies and priorities governing the academic programs of the college. The dean facilitates the appropriate inclusion of faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders in the college decision‑making processes. The academic programs of the college are directly affected by program planning, definitions of goals and priorities, instructional methods and standards, student advising, mutually beneficial partnerships with stakeholders, research policies, allocation of resources, fund‑raising, and the development of professional standards related to the branches of learning for which the college is responsible.

The academic programs of the college include graduate/professional instruction and research activity. It is expected that the dean satisfactorily employs strategies to implement objectives and achieve the four goals of the University’s Strategic Plan while carrying out the mission of the college.

* The interim dean must be tenured with rank of either associate or full professor. Depending on the finalist’s existing commitments, the allocation of job duty functions could be negotiable.

This administrative appointment or the administrative portion of the faculty appointment is temporary. Employee acknowledges and agrees that in the event there is no longer a need for the administrative assignment, as determined by University in its sole discretion, University may change this Agreement and remove the administrative salary and/or course release during the contract year and employee may return to their faculty appointment, upon 60 days written notice.

Teaching & Advising: 0%

Scholarship & Creative Activity: 0%

Outreach & Extension: 0%

University Service & Leadership: 100%

Minimum Education/Degree Required

Minimum Education /Degree

Required:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of application.

• An earned terminal degree from an accredited university.
• Tenure and rank of associate or full professor in the college.

• Leadership experience including: personnel management (faculty and staff), resource management (finances, facilities, equipment, etc.), and quality academic programming and delivery.
• Experience leading original initiatives focused on improving excellence in teaching, research, outreach, mentoring, and/or student success.
• Experience with strategic planning and visioning to successfully implement change, managing program/professional-level accreditation and program assessment, increasing student enrollment, and attracting and retaining a robust student and employee population.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to develop, maintain, and work successfully with faculty, staff, department administrators, peer colleagues, students, alumni, and other stakeholders.
• Experience developing and advancing philanthropic opportunities, economic development, extramurally funded research, or other fundraising efforts.
• Experience creating a welcoming and dynamic learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty.

01/09/2026

01/16/2026

No

This position is open until Friday, January 16, 2026, 5:00pm PT.

In addition to the online application, applicants must submit a cover letter addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications that demonstrate experience with the job responsibilities listed in the position summary and a current CV.

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents may be submitted.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).