Provost And Vice Chancellor For Academic Affairs

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Base: $210,000-$225,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Hybrid
Terminal degree from accredited institution
Full professor rank or equivalent credentials
Progressive academic leadership experience
The Provost serves as the chief academic officer providing strategic leadership for all academic programs, faculty, and support units

Job Summary

  • The Provost serves as the chief academic officer providing strategic leadership for all academic programs, faculty, and support units.
  • The position offers a competitive salary between $210,000 and $225,000 along with comprehensive benefits including tuition waivers and retirement contributions.
  • The successful candidate will foster shared governance, advance academic excellence, and ensure long-term institutional vitality while collaborating with the Chancellor.

Matching Summary

The Provost serves as the chief academic officer providing strategic leadership for all academic programs, faculty, and support units.

Salary

Base: $210,000-$225,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability insurance, tuition waivers, retirement contributions 5-10%

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Terminal degree from accredited institution
  • Full professor rank or equivalent credentials
  • Progressive academic leadership experience
  • Experience supervising teams and managing budgets
  • Demonstrated commitment to student success

Nice-to-have

  • Prior provost or senior academic leadership role
  • Success in accreditation leadership initiatives
  • Experience leading change in public universities
  • Strong consensus-building and decision-making skills
  • Support for online or hybrid instructional models

Key Requirements

  • Earned terminal degree required
  • Academic credentials for full professor appointment
  • Record of scholarly publications
  • Progressive academic leadership experience
  • Proof of legal authority to work in US

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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