Provost And Vice Chancellor For Academic Affairs

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Base: $210,000-$225,000 based on experience; bonus...
Hybrid
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 vision and oversight for all academic programs, colleges, schools, and support units

Job Summary

  • The Provost serves as the University's chief academic officer, providing vision and oversight for all academic programs, colleges, schools, and support units.
  • The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $210,000 to $225,000 along with benefits including health insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement contributions.
  • The successful candidate will lead university-wide initiatives to advance academic priorities, ensure accreditation compliance, and foster a culture of research and scholarly activity.

Matching Summary

The Provost serves as the University's chief academic officer, providing vision and oversight for all academic programs, colleges, schools, and support units.

Salary

Base: $210,000-$225,000 based on experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability insurance; tuition waivers; 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
  • Leading academic planning in public university environment
  • Strong consensus-building and decision-making skills
  • Supporting online or hybrid instructional models

Key Requirements

  • Terminal degree required
  • Full professor rank credentials required
  • Public university leadership experience preferred
  • Proof of legal authority to work in US required

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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