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...
Hybrid
Terminal degree from accredited institution
Full professor rank or equivalent credentials
Progressive academic leadership experience
The Provost serves as the 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 chief academic officer providing strategic leadership for all academic programs, faculty, and support units while reporting directly to the Chancellor.
  • The position requires advancing academic excellence, fostering faculty development, and ensuring long-term academic vitality through collaborative policy and program implementation.
  • Benefits include a competitive salary ranging from $210,000 to $225,000, health insurance contributions, tuition waivers, and retirement programs with up to 10 percent university contribution.

Matching Summary

The Provost serves as the 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; 5-10% retirement contribution

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Terminal degree from accredited institution
  • Full professor rank or equivalent credentials
  • Progressive academic leadership experience
  • Experience supervising teams and managing budgets
  • Demonstrated commitment to student success

Nice-to-have

  • Prior provost or senior academic leadership role
  • Success in accreditation leadership initiatives
  • Experience with online or hybrid instructional models
  • Strong consensus-building and decision-making skills

Key Requirements

  • Earned terminal degree required
  • Record of successful teaching in higher education
  • Distinguished record of scholarly publications
  • Experience supervising complex academic budgets
  • 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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