Provost And Vice Chancellor For Academic Affairs

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Base: $210,000-$225,000 based on experience; bonus...
Hybrid
Academic leadership and strategy
Faculty recruitment and development
Student success initiatives
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid-sized public university committed to providing transformative, hands-on learning experiences for a diverse student body

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid-sized public university committed to providing transformative, hands-on learning experiences for a diverse student body.
  • The Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs leads academic excellence, faculty development, student success, and institutional accreditation while managing resources strategically.
  • The university offers a vibrant work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement contributions.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid-sized public university committed to providing transformative, hands-on learning experiences for a diverse student body.

Salary

Base: $210,000-$225,000 based on experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Academic leadership and strategy
  • Faculty recruitment and development
  • Student success initiatives
  • Academic program review and accreditation
  • Budget and resource management
  • Shared governance and academic freedom

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with online and hybrid instruction
  • Consensus-building and decision-making skills
  • Fundraising and donor engagement
  • Change management in public universities

Key Requirements

  • Earned terminal degree from accredited institution
  • Academic credentials for full professor rank
  • Progressive academic leadership experience
  • Record of teaching and scholarly publications
  • Experience managing academic budgets
  • Experience in accreditation leadership
  • Experience as provost or senior academic leader

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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