Provost And Vice Chancellor For Academic Affairs

University of Arkansas Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
$210,000-$225,000 based on experience; not specifi...
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Chief academic officer
Strategic leadership for academic programs
Advance academic excellence
** The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs to lead its academic programs and faculty. The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree, a strong background in higher education leadership, and a commitment to student success and academic excellence. **

Job Summary

  • The Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is the University’s chief academic officer and provides strategic leadership for all academic programs, faculty, and academic support units.
  • The Provost works collaboratively with faculty, deans, academic leaders, and senior administrators to translate institutional priorities into effective academic policies, programs, and outcomes.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Matching Summary

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** The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs to lead its academic programs and faculty. The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree, a strong background in higher education leadership, and a commitment to student success and academic excellence. **

Salary

$210,000-$225,000 based on experience; Not specified; University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Chief academic officer
  • Strategic leadership for academic programs
  • Advance academic excellence
  • Strengthen student success
  • Foster faculty development
  • Support shared governance
  • Academic vitality of the institution

Nice-to-have

  • Lead complex organizations
  • Manage resources strategically
  • Guide institution through change
  • Commitment to academic freedom

Key Requirements

  • Earned terminal degree
  • Full professor rank or equivalent
  • Record of successful teaching
  • Distinguished record of scholarly publications
  • Progressive academic leadership experience
  • Experience supervising teams
  • Experience managing complex academic budgets

Work Rights

Not specified

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