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...
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Earned terminal degree from accredited institution
Record of successful teaching in higher education
Progressive academic leadership experience
** The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, who will serve as the chief academic officer responsible for academic leadership and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a terminal degree, extensive higher education experience, and a proven record of academic excellence and leadership. **

Job Summary

  • The Provost serves as the University's 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, progressive academic leadership, and the ability to manage complex academic budgets effectively.
  • Benefits include university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers, immediate leave accrual, and retirement contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent.

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** The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, who will serve as the chief academic officer responsible for academic leadership and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a terminal degree, extensive higher education experience, and a proven record of academic excellence and leadership. **

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

  • Earned terminal degree from accredited institution
  • Record of successful teaching in higher education
  • Progressive academic leadership experience
  • Experience supervising teams and managing complex budgets
  • Demonstrated commitment to student success

Nice-to-have

  • Experience serving as provost or equivalent role
  • Success in accreditation leadership and program review
  • Leading academic planning in public university environment
  • Supporting online or hybrid instructional models
  • Strong consensus-building and decision-making skills

Key Requirements

  • Terminal degree required
  • Full professor rank credentials
  • US work authorization proof required

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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