What are the responsibilities and job description for the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs position at University of the Incarnate Word?
Position Details
Position Title : Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
UIW Mission : University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary : The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) seeks a mission-oriented, people-centered leader with the ability to work collaboratively across a complex institution as its next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
In 1881, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word founded Incarnate Word College as a center of higher education for young women in San Antonio, TX. Today, UIW is the largest Catholic university in Texas and serves approximately 10,000 students globally. UIW is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with 54% of its students coming from Hispanic / Latino heritage. The University works with 22 different agencies which have accredited 46 separate degree programs, including a comprehensive collection of health sciences programs.
The next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs must be a leader with significant administrative experience in higher education, including at least three years of experience in a dean’s position or higher, and a demonstrated ability to advocate for a diverse set of academic disciplines. This individual must have a passion for UIW’s mission and an understanding of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and Catholic Social Teaching. The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution and an academic record suitable for appointment at the rank of full professor.
Job Duties :
Essential Functions : Reporting directly to the President, the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is the chief academic officer of the University and oversees the integrity of all academic programs. The Provost is responsible for academic strategic planning and programming; budget preparation; strategic resource allocation; institutional effectiveness / assessment; accreditation; evaluating associate provosts and academic deans; the overall quality of the curriculum and instruction; faculty recruitment; development activities; and sabbaticals, promotion and tenure.
Qualifications :
- Strong strategic planning skills and understanding of current and future trends impacting higher education.
- Leadership style that is consultative but decisive.
- Demonstrated record of developing and mentoring leaders, faculty, and staff.
- Ability to effectively manage, collaborate, and problem-solve across a complex institution.
- Commitment to listening, engaging, and understanding the needs of faculty.
- Deep commitment to cultivating a student-centered environment.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
Required Education : Earned Doctoral Degree from a regionally accredited institution and an academic record suitable for appointment at the rank of full professor.
Required Work Experience :
Preferred Qualifications : Experience with health professions education.
Posting Details :
Posting Number : CA071PO
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Number of Vacancies : 1
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : Commensurate with experience.
Open Date : 11 / 14 / 2024
Close Date : 01 / 22 / 2025
EOE : UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment.
Title IX : This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations.
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