Program Director - Foundational Education

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $70K 💻 Other 🗓️ April 7th, 2026

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Montana State University is hiring a Program Director - Foundational Education. This role manages Gallatin College's AA/AS and Developmental Education programs by hiring, supervising faculty, and collaborating with leadership to improve enrollment, retention, and completion outcomes while ensuring compliance with laws, policies, and accreditation standards.

Highlights

Oversee the success of AA/AS and Developmental Education programs, including faculty hiring and supervision.
Collaborate with Associate Dean and Department Chairs on faculty development, scheduling, and program evaluation.
Conduct program data tracking, institutional reporting, and participate in student orientation and advising.
Maintain liaison role for student transfer projects, curriculum development, and MSU committees.
Required qualifications include a Master's degree, 5 years of higher education teaching experience, and curriculum development expertise.
Preferred qualifications include a PhD, faculty supervision experience, program evaluation, and developmental education experience.
Salary starts at $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Supervise up to 30 part-time and one tenured faculty member.
Participate in faculty orientation, professional development, and advisory group meetings.
Evening work and special event participation occasionally required.