Provost And Vice Chancellor For Academic Affairs

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Base: $210,000-$225,000 based on experience; bonus...
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Earned terminal degree from accredited institution
Progressive academic leadership experience in higher education
Experience supervising teams and managing complex academic budgets
The Provost serves as the University's chief academic officer, providing strategic leadership for all academic programs and faculty while reporting directly to the Chancellor

Job Summary

  • The Provost serves as the University's chief academic officer, providing strategic leadership for all academic programs and faculty while reporting directly to the Chancellor.
  • The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to lead complex organizations, manage resources strategically, and guide the institution through change while maintaining a strong commitment to academic freedom.
  • The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 official holidays, and retirement programs with contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Base: $210,000-$225,000 based on experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, 5-10% retirement contribution

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Earned terminal degree from accredited institution
  • Progressive academic leadership experience in higher education
  • Experience supervising teams and managing complex academic budgets

Nice-to-have

  • Experience serving as provost or equivalent senior role
  • Demonstrated success in accreditation leadership
  • Strong communication and consensus-building skills

Key Requirements

  • Terminal degree required
  • Full professor rank credentials
  • Record of scholarly publications
  • 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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