Provost And Vice Chancellor For Academic Affairs

University of Arkansas Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
$210,000-$225,000 based on experience; not specifi...
On-site
Strategic leadership for academic programs
Faculty development and success
Student success and academic quality
The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is seeking a Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, who will serve as the chief academic officer responsible for leading academic programs and faculty development. The ideal candidate should possess a terminal degree, experience in higher education leadership, and a commitment to academic excellence and student success

Job Summary

  • The Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs serves as the chief academic officer, providing strategic leadership for all academic programs, faculty, and academic support units.
  • Key responsibilities include advancing academic excellence, strengthening student success, fostering faculty development, and supporting shared governance.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement programs.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is seeking a Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, who will serve as the chief academic officer responsible for leading academic programs and faculty development. The ideal candidate should possess a terminal degree, experience in higher education leadership, and a commitment to academic excellence and student success.

Salary

$210,000-$225,000 based on experience; Not specified; 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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strategic leadership for academic programs
  • faculty development and success
  • student success and academic quality
  • academic planning and change initiatives
  • faculty recruitment, evaluation, and development
  • oversight of academic budget and resources

Nice-to-have

  • strong communication and consensus-building skills
  • support for online and hybrid instructional models
  • collaboration with external stakeholders

Key Requirements

  • Earned terminal degree
  • Full professor rank or equivalent
  • Progressive academic leadership experience
  • Experience supervising teams
  • Experience managing complex academic budgets
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Not specified

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