Job Description

Working Title

Director of General Beadle Honors Program

Posting Number

F01757P

Department

DSU-Arts & Sciences

Physical Location of Position (City)

Posting Text

Dakota State University seeks a dynamic, student-centered DSU faculty member to serve as the next Director of the General Beadle Honors Program--a position dedicated to fostering academic excellence and enriching student experiences. The successful candidate will lead a thriving Honors community through intentional advising, strategic recruitment, and collaborative curriculum development. Key responsibilities include coordinating with campus partners on admissions and advising processes, mentoring students through course selection and thesis development, and collaborating on student life initiatives to create a vibrant residential experience. This role also involves working closely with faculty to develop innovative honors courses, guiding program oversight through committee leadership, and planning impactful events such as the annual Last Lecture. In addition, the director will manage the program's budget and partner with the Foundation to support fundraising and development efforts.
This position requires a 12-month commitment, with reduced flexible hours and location during the summer term. The director receives a 3-credit course release and a stipend of $7,500 annually.
Applications will be accepted through November 21st, 2025. Director will be announced by January 5th, 2026. Position begins May 2026.

Note

: This position is Internal Only. Only current DSU Faculty are eligible to apply.

Advising

Coordinate with Admission on campus registration events that welcome likely honors students Work with Advising in monitoring registration for all incoming honors freshmen (requires summer contact) In conjunction with Advising, communicate with all existing honors students during registration periods to advise them on honors requirements, available honors courses, and upcoming honors courses in future semesters (requires summer contact) Serve as secondary advisor to every student in the program Meet with upper division students and faculty mentors to discuss appropriate thesis projects

Recruiting

Work with Admissions & Marketing to coordinate communication with potential honors students and implementation of honors-specific recruiting events Work with Office of International Studies to coordinate specific recruiting events and communications targeted to international students, monitor visa status, and regulate international admissions (requires summer contact) Meet with potential students and parents during Discover DSU Days and other recruiting events Correspond with students and parents regarding the honors program Oversee applications and admission via SLATE software

Housing

In conjunction with Residence Life, recruit and manage incoming freshmen interest in the freshman Honors floor and Van Eps House for upperclassmen (requires summer contact) Recruit existing honors students as Honors RAs Plan and execute Honors Freshmen Move-in Day

Curriculum

Plan annual honors course rotations and faculty assignments in conjunction with Department Chairs and the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (requires summer contact) Identify and recruit faculty to teach honors courses as needed Work with faculty to develop appropriate honors course content

Program Oversight

Serve as Chair for the Faculty Honors Committee to oversee all honors curriculum matters, event planning, and programming Meet with Honors Student Advisory Council as faculty advisor and assist in the planning and delivery of honors related special events Plan, organize and carry out the annual Last Lecture event Meet regularly with the Provost to discuss the honors program

Budget, Finance, and Development

Plan and oversee the honors budget in conjunction with processes from the Office of Budget and Contracts Work with the Foundation to identify and pursue appropriate honors-specific development opportunities Identify, plan, and execute, in conjunction with the Foundation, fundraising opportunities such Day of Giving.

Posting Date

10/21/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

First Consideration Date

11/21/2025

Advertised Salary

3-credit course release and a stipend of $7,500 annually

Duration of the Term

12 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent

10%

Tenure Status

Proposed Rank

Work Hours

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Regular

Scope of Search

Internal

If internal, define scope of search

This position is Internal Only. Only current DSU Faculty are eligible to apply.

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

DSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and DSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing

DSU

-HumanResources@dsu.edu

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