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 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

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.
  • The University offers a competitive salary range of $210,000-$225,000 along with benefits including health insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement 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, 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, 12 holidays, immediate leave accrual, 5-10% retirement contribution

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 senior role
  • Success in accreditation leadership and program review
  • Experience leading change initiatives in public universities
  • Strong communication and consensus-building skills
  • Experience supporting online or hybrid instructional models

Key Requirements

  • Terminal degree required
  • Full professor rank credentials
  • Proven academic leadership history
  • Legal authority to work in US

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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