Provost And Vice Chancellor For Academic Affairs

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
$210,000-$225,000 based on experience py
On-site
Strategic leadership for academic programs
Advancing academic excellence
Strengthening student success
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, who will serve as the chief academic officer responsible for advancing academic excellence and student success. The ideal candidate must have a terminal degree, a strong record in higher education leadership, and a commitment to fostering collaborative environments

Job Summary

  • The Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is the University’s chief academic officer and provides strategic leadership for all academic programs, faculty, and academic support units.
  • The Provost works collaboratively with faculty, deans, academic leaders, and senior administrators to translate institutional priorities into effective academic policies, programs, and outcomes.
  • The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.

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The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, who will serve as the chief academic officer responsible for advancing academic excellence and student success. The ideal candidate must have a terminal degree, a strong record in higher education leadership, and a commitment to fostering collaborative environments.

Salary

$210,000-$225,000 based on experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strategic leadership for academic programs
  • advancing academic excellence
  • strengthening student success
  • faculty development
  • supporting shared governance

Nice-to-have

  • leading complex organizations
  • managing resources strategically
  • guiding institution through change
  • commitment to academic freedom

Key Requirements

  • Earned terminal degree
  • Academic credentials for full professor rank
  • Record of successful teaching
  • Distinguished record of scholarly publications
  • Progressive academic leadership experience
  • Experience supervising teams
  • Experience managing complex academic budgets

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the US

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