Release: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS ANNOUNCES PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH FOR NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY

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SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS ANNOUNCES PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH FOR NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Board of Regents has officially begun the search for the next president of Northern State University (NSU) in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Serving around 3,500 students on a 75-acre campus, NSU is recognized for its quality instruction, community engagement, and a range of extracurricular activities. As a regional comprehensive university, it meets educational and workforce needs in business, academics, the arts, and sciences, offering personalized teaching and flexible online programs.

CANDIDATE PROFILE & APPLICATION PROCESS

The Board of Regents seeks a forward-thinking, collaborative leader capable of building upon NSU’s existing strengths as a regional comprehensive university. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in academic leadership, innovation in student services, engagement with faculty and community partners, and strategic campus stewardship.

Applicants must submit all materials electronically, and priority consideration will be given to applications received by September 24, 2025. All applications will remain confidential except for those individuals selected to participate in on-campus interviews.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

  • Letter of interest
  • Current résumé or CV
  • Names with contact information (position, address, email, phone) for at least five professional references

Visit northern.edu/nsu-presidential-search for the full position description and application process.

For questions or accommodations during the application process, contact:

Kayla Bastian, Chief Human Resource Officer | South Dakota Board of Regents Phone: 605‑773‑3455 | Email: kayla.bastian@sdbor.edu

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7 thoughts on “Release: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS ANNOUNCES PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH FOR NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY”

  1. I’m hoping Dusty, Hansen or Doeden brings a clean sweep of the Regental system with them. It’s time for some new ideas and new direction.

    So far Rhoden has been pretty much status quo.

  2. If by status quo you meaning leading the freest state in the county that’s open for opportunity. Then yes, yes he is.

  3. Anon 8:10 – stay in your lane, which is obviously delusional political s**tposting. Leave education to educators. Enough of the Dunning Kruger Cabinetry, it’s killing this country.

    1. but it is entertaining to see someone say we need “new ideas” while having none of his own

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