Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Albany State University (ASU) seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Reporting directly to the President, the Provost serves as the Chief Academic Officer (CAO), overseeing all academic programs and initiatives to ensure the highest standards of excellence in teaching, research, and service. The Provost will play a pivotal role in shaping the academic vision of the university, fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and student success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Academic Leadership: Provide strategic direction for all academic units, including the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Professional Studies, Darton College of Health Professions, and Distance Learning programs.
• Curriculum Development: Oversee the development, implementation, and assessment of academic programs to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality and relevance.
• Faculty Development: Promote faculty excellence through recruitment, retention, and professional development initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and scholarly achievement.
• Student Success: Develop and implement strategies to enhance student recruitment, retention, and graduation rates, ensuring a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with university leadership to develop and execute strategic plans that advance the institution’s academic priorities and public affairs mission.
• Resource Management: Manage academic budgets and resources effectively, advocating for the needs of academic units and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
• Accreditation and Assessment: Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and lead continuous improvement efforts through regular assessment of academic programs and outcomes.
• Community Engagement: Foster partnerships with external stakeholders, including community organizations, industry partners, and other educational institutions, to enhance the university’s role in the community and beyond.

Qualifications:

• An earned terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• A distinguished record of teaching, scholarly publications, and/or creative accomplishments that exhibit commitment to academic excellence.
• Progressive administrative experience at the dean level or above, involving both graduate and undergraduate programs, including responsibility for budget, personnel recruitment, and evaluation.
• Experience in strategic planning, assessment of program effectiveness, and development of policy to enhance academic units within the university and with national accrediting bodies.
• Successful experience in university advancement and fundraising.
• Experience in developing and/or securing extramural grant and contract funding.

Skills and Abilities:

• An appreciation of shared governance and evidence of strong abilities to work effectively and collaboratively with university administration, faculty, students, staff, and other constituent groups and partners, both within and outside the university.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• An understanding of emerging technologies and the effective application of instructional technologies to enhance student learning.
• An understanding of contemporary issues in higher education.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development of faculty and academic administrators.
• The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae, a cover letter addressing the qualifications and responsibilities outlined above, and contact information for at least three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

Albany State University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.