Founded in 1893 as a Land Grant University, Montana State University (MSU) is composed of eight academic colleges and a graduate school and boasts a friendly, supportive faculty and campus environment. Currently, the University hosts an enrollment of over 14,000 students, including approximately 1,900 graduate students. MSU is classified as one of 108 U.S. Research Universities (very high research activity) by the Carnegie Foundation.

The Montana State University College of Nursing offers baccalaureate, an accelerated second degree option, and master’s degrees in nursing. We provide our single undergraduate curriculum in five locations across the state (Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Missoula, and Kalispell – currently a satellite of the Missoula campus) to better serve the needs of our students and the state health care system. The master's degree program is largely distance delivered and offers curriculum options including: Clinical Nurse Leader, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. A Certificate in Nursing Education is also offered. The College of Nursing offers a research supportive environment in which tenure track faculty focus on projects of relevance to health care in rural and isolated areas. The College has been nationally recognized for its work in rural nursing practice, theory development and research, and the preparation of health care providers to serve rural areas. The Caring for Our Own Program (CO-OP), a project to recruit and retain American Indian students in nursing, is a national model for such work.

The Campus Director is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the local campus faculty, staff, students, as well as all College of Nursing equipment and leased facilities/space associated with that campus. The Campus Director is directly responsible to the Dean and works in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education, and the Director of Administration and Finance. The appointment as Campus Director is for three years and is renewable.

A complete position description can be found at: http://www.montana.edu/nursing/pdf/Procedures_Pos Desc Campus Director.pdf.

1. License or ability to become licensed as a registered nurse in Montana.
2. An earned doctorate from an accredited program in nursing or in a related field.
3. At least one graduate degree in nursing.
4. Experience as a nurse educator in a collegiate or university setting.
5. Demonstrated strong oral and written skills necessary to communicate with diverse audiences using various media.

1. Management or leadership experience in nursing education.
2. A demonstrated record of success in academic administration including budgetary, fiscal, and personnel management.
3. A record of successful engagement in community or public relations activities.
4. A demonstrated ability to motivate and manage faculty, staff, and students.
5. A demonstrated record of research or research support.
6. Evidence of successful collaboration in interdisciplinary teams and participation in a unit of diverse scholars.
7. (Added 3-14-2012): Experience with multiple sites and/or distance delivery of education.

• (1) a letter of application addressing all of the above required and preferred qualifications, and
• (2) a current curriculum vitae, and
• (3) the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three current professional references.

  An application packet addressing all the above requirements and qualification as listed is highly encouraged. Missing materials and information may not be requested and may result in your application not being considered for the position.

  Electronic submissions in PDF format are preferred, and must have the applicant's signature on the letter of application. For electronic submittals, please indicate "Applicant - Search #12139-2" in the subject line of the email.

  • Submit materials to:
  • Jennifer McCall
  • Campus Director Search Committee
  • Montana State University - College of Nursing
  • 32 Campus Drive, #7416
  • Missoula, MT 59812-7416
  • (406)243-6515
  • Jennifer.mccall@montana.edu

    In order to receive Veterans Preference during the application review process, it is highly recommended that the required forms are included at the time you submit your application materials. Click here for the forms and information regarding Veterans Preference. Important note: Your preference form is submitted to a different location than your application materials. A DD214 is not a required document.