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

Job Summary

  • The Provost serves as the University's chief academic officer providing strategic leadership for all academic programs, faculty, and support units.
  • The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $210,000 to $225,000 along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement contributions.
  • The role requires advancing academic excellence, fostering faculty development, and ensuring long-term academic vitality while maintaining strong commitment to shared governance.

Matching Summary

The Provost serves as the University's 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; 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 senior academic leader
  • 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 equivalent credentials
  • Proven track record in higher education administration
  • Legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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