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Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

North Carolina Central University

Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

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Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title	Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Position Number	611538
Appointment Type	Permanent - Full Time
Tenure Track	No
FTE	1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
If time limited, duration date

Position Overview

Primary Function of Organizational Unit	The Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs oversees the following colleges, schools, and offices: the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities; College of Health & Sciences; James E. Shepard Library; School of Library & Information Sciences; School of Law; School of Education; School of Business; School of Graduate Studies; Research & Sponsored Programs; Julius L. Chambers Biomedical/Biotechnology Research Institute; Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise; University College; Division of Extended Studies; Enrollment Management; Title III; International Affairs; Institutional Research and Analysis; and other offices, including the Academic Resource Management Office.
Primary Purpose of Position	The Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is the Chief Academic Affairs Officer of the University, providing primary administrative leadership, direction, and evaluation for all academic activities and faculty affairs of the University. The Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs assumes the full responsibilities of the Office of the Chancellor during periods when the Chancellor is unavailable or otherwise unable to fulfill their duties.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Fosters intellectual growth, student learning, scholarly and creative activities by providing academic strategic planning, administrative leadership, direction, and evaluation for all academic activities and faculty affairs at the University, providing leadership in the campus and advancing multidisciplinary scholarship, and providing leadership and guidance on diversity initiatives for faculty, staff, and students. Ensures an active and expanding dialogue with external constituencies by encouraging partnerships with external constituents and public organizations, engaging in effective university advancement. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required.
Minimum Education/Experience	An earned Doctorate is required. Academic credentials consistent with the rank of professor, as demonstrated by a distinguished record of teaching, scholarly publications, and/or creative accomplishments that exhibit a commitment to academic excellence are required.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation	N/A
Equal Opportunity Employer	North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Function

Administrative

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Serves as chief academic affairs officer for the Division of Academic Affairs and provost for NCCU.
As Provost, this position will serve on the Chancellor’s Cabinet.
Administers and provides overall leadership for academic undergraduate and graduate degree programs, university college/general education, teacher licensure, distance education and extended learning, online programs, military education, summer school; academic support services including the library, enrollment management, financial aid, registrar, institutional effectiveness and assessment, institutional research, international education, Title Ill, sponsored programs and research, university testing; pre-college and outreach programs; and special initiatives.

Function

Decision Making

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Demonstrates sound fiscal management and empirical-based decision-making by overseeing program development, budgets, and facilities of all academic and academic support units. Implements the strategic academic vision by authorizing faculty appointments, recommending all promotions and tenure decisions to the Chancellor, making final decisions about the allocation of academic space, working with the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs in addressing the educational support needs and extra-curricular priorities for students, and with the other Vice Chancellors and senior leadership of the University in coordinating and overseeing the overall mission of the University.

Function	Leadership
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.	Works with deans, department chairs, and faculty to identify and achieve strategic goals and to establish a common academic vision that embraces the university’s commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Provides oversight for faculty recruitment, appointment, reappointment, tenure, promotion, and post-tenure review; and promotes faculty, administrators, and staff.

Function	Strategic Analysis and Planning
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.	Produces relevant reports required by NCCU, UNC System Office, government agencies and other educational partners as required. Develops strategic partnerships with internal and external constituencies to advance the goals of Academic Affairs. Spearheads efforts to identify new sources of funding for departments and units within Academic Affairs.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	EPA03261P
Open Date	08/20/2024
Date desired for closing or initial review
Close Date	09/30/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Date Position Available
Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
List of References

Optional Documents

DD-214 (Veterans Only)
NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)

Supplemental Questions

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