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 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 lead complex organizations while maintaining a strong commitment to academic freedom and the institution's mission.

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 credentials
  • Progressive academic leadership experience
  • Experience supervising teams and budgets
  • Commitment to student success

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Earned terminal degree required
  • Record of scholarly publications required
  • Distinguished record of teaching in higher education
  • Proof of legal authority to work in US required

Work Rights

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

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