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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Terminal degree from accredited institution
Full professor rank or equivalent credentials
Progressive academic leadership experience
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs to provide strategic leadership for its academic programs and faculty. The ideal candidate will possess a terminal degree and significant experience in academic leadership, focusing on student success and faculty development

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 a distinguished record of scholarly publications, progressive leadership experience, and the ability to manage complex academic budgets effectively.
  • Benefits include university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement programs with contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent.

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The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs to provide strategic leadership for its academic programs and faculty. The ideal candidate will possess a terminal degree and significant experience in academic leadership, focusing on student success and faculty development.

Salary

Base: $210,000-$225,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability insurance; tuition waivers; retirement contributions 5-10%

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
  • Commitment to student success and academic excellence

Nice-to-have

  • Prior provost or senior academic leadership role
  • Success in accreditation leadership and program review
  • Experience leading change in public universities
  • Strong consensus-building and decision-making skills
  • Support for online and hybrid instructional models

Key Requirements

  • Earned terminal degree from an accredited institution
  • Academic credentials appropriate for full professor rank
  • Record of successful teaching in higher education
  • Distinguished record of scholarly publications
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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