Dean, College of Engineering

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Position Information

Announcement Number

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26027

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Montana State University invites applications, nominations, and expressions of interest for the position of Dean of the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering. Faculty and staff in the college embrace Montana State’s land-grant mission and excel in teaching, research and service that address the technological and scientific challenges of our time.

Full position profile can be found at:
NACOE Dean Search – Office of the Provost | Montana State University

Faculty Tenure Track

Faculty Tenure Track Yes

Faculty Rank

Faculty Rank Full Professor

Position Number

Position Number 4B3379

Department

Department Eng Dean's Support

Division

Division College of Engineering

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Faculty

Contract Term

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify From date 07/01/2026

If other, specify End date

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible

Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

The Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering (NACOE) at Montana State University is home to more than 3,350 students and a vibrant community of faculty and staff dedicated to advancing engineering education, research, and innovation. The college offers a broad range of accredited undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students for successful, high-impact careers in fields that drive the nation’s economy, including mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, industrial, computer, environmental and biological engineering, as well as computer science and construction management, with NACOE conferring 697 degrees in 2024-25.

Montana State University’s Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC programs are also housed in the college, supporting students in earning an academic degree as they prepare to serve in the US military.

NACOE graduates are highly sought after by employers across the state, region, and nation. Nearly all graduates secure employment or pursue advanced degrees within months of graduation, reflecting the college’s strong reputation and close partnerships with industry leaders, government agencies and national laboratories. The college’s advisory boards, internship programs, and world renown research centers ensure that its academic programs remain closely aligned with the needs of today’s engineering and technology workforce.

The college is housed in some of the most advanced engineering and research facilities in the Rocky Mountain region. The recently completed Norm Asbjornson Hall integrates classrooms, design studios, research laboratories and collaborative learning spaces that promote teamwork, creativity, and the practical application of engineering principles. Additional facilities such as Barnard Hall, the Advanced Manufacturing Lab and numerous Core facilities provide students and faculty with access to cutting-edge tools and instrumentation.

In 2026, Gianforte Hall is scheduled to open and will feature two large classrooms and laboratories dedicated to robotics, cybersecurity, augmented and virtual reality, data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. A video production studio will be available, as will an audio recording facility. Some of the spaces will be designed to highlight the contributions of computing pioneers Grace Hopper and Alan Turing.

Research within the college addresses critical challenges in cybersecurity, energy, water, infrastructure, materials, data science, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable systems. Faculty are recognized nationally and internationally for their research productivity and success in securing competitive funding from federal agencies, foundations, and private industry. In fiscal year 2023, the college’s research expenditures exceeded $24 million demonstrating its significant role in Montana State University’s status as a Carnegie-designated institution of “Very High Research Activity.”

MSU has leveraged federal and…