What are the responsibilities and job description for the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs position at Fairmont State University?
Department : Academic Affairs (Provost Office)
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Appointment Length : July – June (12 mo)
Benefits Eligible? : Yes
Requested Part-Time Staff Hours : NA
F.T.E. : 1.00
Grant Funded Position? : No
Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities
Fairmont State University invites inquiries, applications, and nominations for the position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The provost is the senior administrative officer representing academic affairs and reports directly to President Michael Davis. The provost oversees and coordinates all academic degree and certificate programs and is responsible for ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements, advancing scholarly activity, supporting faculty, and growing potential academic opportunities.
The provost provides administrative leadership for all academic programs, academic policies, and faculty affairs that affect the academic life of the University as a whole. The Provost Office works closely with the Deans of the Colleges and Graduate Studies and has the responsibility of making final recommendations to the President and Board of Governors concerning the establishment of new academic programs and the appointment, promotion, and tenure of faculty. Working collaboratively with President Davis and the Executive Leadership Team, the new provost will engage faculty and other campus constituents to build on the strengths and envision new innovative programming and modes of instruction for current and new student populations.
The Search Committee for Fairmont State’s next provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs is being assisted by Academic Search. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted in confidence to FairmontStateVPAA@academicsearch.org . Applications should consist of a detailed letter of interest and a current curriculum vitae. Also required is a list of five professional references with contact information and a brief explanation of the working relationship with each. All three documents should be submitted in PDF form. The position is open until filled, but only applications received by March 3, 2025 will be guaranteed full consideration. For further information or to discuss this opportunity, please contact Dr. Pam Balch, Senior Consultant, at pam.balch@academicsearch.org .
Minimum Required Education
Requires possession of an earned doctorate from an accredited institution of higher education.
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