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 required
Full professor rank credentials
Progressive academic leadership experience
The Provost serves as the chief academic officer providing strategic leadership for all academic programs, faculty, and support units while reporting directly to the Chancellor

Job Summary

  • The Provost serves as the chief academic officer providing strategic leadership for all academic programs, faculty, and support units while reporting directly to the Chancellor.
  • The position requires a distinguished record of scholarly publications, successful teaching in higher education, and demonstrated ability to manage complex academic budgets.
  • Benefits include university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement programs with contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent.

Matching Summary

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

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 required
  • Full professor rank credentials
  • Progressive academic leadership experience
  • Budget management for complex academic units
  • Shared governance and academic freedom commitment

Nice-to-have

  • Prior provost or senior academic leadership role
  • Accreditation leadership experience
  • Public university change initiative experience
  • Online and hybrid instructional model support
  • Strong consensus-building and decision-making skills

Key Requirements

  • Earned terminal degree from accredited institution
  • Academic credentials for full professor appointment
  • 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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