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Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

Employer
Texas Wesleyan University
Location
Texas, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Sep 17, 2020

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Position Type
Executive, Chancellors & Presidents, Provosts
Employment Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full Time

THE POSITION

Texas Wesleyan University is launching a national search for a provost. Texas Wesleyan seeks a successful teacher, scholar, and experienced academic leader committed to academic excellence. The candidates experience should demonstrate distinction in interdisciplinary, liberal arts education at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.

 

The Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs reports to the President and leads, directs and evaluates the University academic programs and activities.

 

The Office of the Provost advises the President, senior administrators, and board members on academic matters and oversees the following areas:

 

Directs and coordinates activities of the deans and academic directors, key faculty governance groups on all curricular, academic personnel and budget matters.

 

Oversees planning, curriculum, faculty, libraries, and academic life

Serves as liaison with accrediting agencies which evaluate academic programs.

 

The Office of the Provost oversees the following areas as well:

  • Registrar
  • Academic Support Services
  • Institutional Research
  • The Graduate School of Health Professions
  • The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

The Provost plays a pivotal role in the strategic plan in the following areas:

  • Sustaining high quality and vibrant academic pre-professional liberal arts undergraduate and graduate professional programs, employing student-centered best-practice teaching methods.
  • Leadership in the provision of moral, ethical, and academic support to develop successful community and professional leaders.
  • Partner in financial management to support academic excellence and affordability for students.
  • Facilitate community engagement, experiential learning, and community aware academic programming.

 

THE UNIVERSITY

The University is committed to the principle that each student deserves personal attention.

All members of the academic community must have freedom to pursue independent thought and to exercise intellectual curiosity.

Texas Wesleyan endeavors to create a learning environment where each student is provided an opportunity to pursue individual excellence, to think clearly and creatively and to communicate effectively. The University strives to develop a sense of civic responsibility and spiritual sensitivity, with a commitment to moral actions. Texas Wesleyan University’s goal is to develop informed, responsible and articulate citizens.

 

Texas Wesleyan University was founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, in 1890. It was named the Women’s College for Southern Methodism until 1914, when it became the Texas Women’s

College. In 1934, it became Texas Wesleyan College, and Texas Wesleyan University in 1988.

In 2017, Texas Wesleyan brought back its football program after a 75-year hiatus. Since then, the

University has also added wrestling and dance teams. It has expanded academic offerings, including a B.B.A. in computer information sciences and a

Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner, among others. It has also transitioned its MBA program to a 100% online format, and shortened its length to as little as one year.

The University continues to be a United Methodist institution with a tradition in the liberal arts and sciences and a focus on professional and career preparation. To learn more visit https://txwes.edu/

 

THE LEADERSHIP AGENDA

Serving as the university’s chief academic officer, the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs acts as a strategic and practical advisor the President, executive staff and the Board of Trustees in the development and execution of the university’s overall leadership, vision and management of the school’s academic programs. He/she also provides leadership for all aspects of the university's efforts to engage the public and the university campus through leading faculty governance, academic program development and management, compliance with State and Federal regulatory mandates, and implementing the strategic plan.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Directs and coordinates activities of deans and academic directors, and key faculty governance
  • groups on all curricular, academic personnel, and budget matters.
  • Oversees University planning, curriculum, faculty, libraries, and academic life.
  • Determines scheduling of courses and recommends implementation of additional courses.
  • Coordinates activities of student advisors.
  • Ensures the quality and effectiveness of all academic-related programs.
  • Participates in activities of faculty committees.
  • Advises the President, senior administrators, and Board members on academic matters.
  • Directs all areas of the academic budget development and effectively monitors program costs.
  • Carries out staff program and performance evaluations, establishes relevant policies and
  • procedures, and other administrative duties.
  • Serves as the chief liaison officer with accrediting agencies, which evaluate academic programs.
  • Serves as chief administrative officer in absence of President.
  • Attends weekly meetings with the President to determine strategy and evaluate progress toward
  • University academic goals.
  • Leads regularly scheduled staff meetings to review progress toward academic goals and to
  • develop new programs and strategies.
  • Ensures weekly staff reports are prepared to inform division-wide progress to the President,
  • Senior Staff, and the Board of Trustees.
  • Ensures completion of annual staff evaluations with each staff member in the division.

 

ATTRIBUTES AND QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal provost at Texas Wesleyan University will possess the following leadership attributes

and abilities:

 

  1. A Visionary Leader Focused on Texas Wesleyan’s Future

The new provost will lead Texas Wesleyan in a collaborative and collegial effort of curricular

and instructional modality evaluation, innovation, and change. Focused on Texas Wesleyan’s

mission and building upon the university's recent successes launching new programs, the provost

will lead in charting an aggressive course of continued transformation.

 

  • A Record of Success Advancing the Academic Agenda
  • Texas Wesleyan’s able and committed faculty share a keen sense of community and are focused

    on teaching excellence and developing students to their full potential. The provost will have a

    strong record of genuine engagement with faculty in advancing academic program development

    and campus community engagement. Texas Wesleyan’s provost will be expected to develop a

    deep understanding of the needs and values of Texas Wesleyan students, staff and faculty and

    advance the existing powerful sense of campus community. The provost should promote the

    academic agenda within the university’s senior leadership to advance academic quality.

     

  • A Transformational, Collaborative and Caring Leader
  • Texas Wesleyan University expects the provost to be a transformational leader. The successful

    candidate will have a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion. The provost will exhibit

    strong supervisory and management skills coupled with the ability to lead productive and

    effective teams in an open, transparent, collaborative, and supportive environment. The provost

    will be a mentor to faculty and staff. The successful candidate will develop the respect and trust

    of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the entire Texas Wesleyan University community.

     

  • An Effective Strategic Planner
  • The new provost will lead during one of the most challenging times in higher education. The

    ideal candidate will work effectively with the academic, executive, finance, and governing board

    leadership through a data-driven process to sets strategic priorities and develops mechanisms for

    guiding in their implementation.

     

     

  • A Champion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Texas Wesleyan University is proud of its socio-economically diverse majority-minority student

    body. Advancing diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the university student body, faculty

    and staff is a priority. The provost will develop and implement a plan to continue and enhance

    the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty and staff and serve as an advocate and

    spokesperson on issues of equity and inclusion.

     

  • A Proponent of Student-Centered Academic Programs
  • Texas Wesleyan University’s mission is “to develop students to their full potential as individuals

    and as members of the world community.” We are a values- and student-centered university

    where motivated students prepare for graduate school and leadership in professional careers. Our

    “Smaller.Smarter.” approach to learning and teaching focuses on individualized attention to

    students by gifted faculty in intentionally small classes. The provost will enhance this student centered

    approach by leading faculty and staff to connect academic learning to the full student

    life experience. The successful candidate will spearhead the university’s efforts to seek and

    employ faculty and staff with commitment and dedication to teaching, inspiring, and serving

    students.

     

  • An Effective Financial Manager
  • The provost serves as a key member of the University’s executive leadership team and works

    closely with the vice president for finance and administration (CFO). The successful candidate

    will have extensive experience in effective financial planning and a record of fiscal

    responsibility. The ideal candidate will show a history of prudent and strategic resource

    allocation that enhances enrollment growth and ensures financial stability.

     

  • An Experienced Enrollment Marketing Collaborator
  • Texas Wesleyan University’s award winning “Smaller.Smarter.” enrollment marketing strategy

    has positioned the university for growth in our niche market. The ideal provost candidate will

    have extensive experience in successful collaboration with enrollment marketing to align

    academic programs with student interests and marketplace needs.

     

  • An Accomplished and Effective Communicator
  • The provost will be the primary spokesperson for the university’s academic programs. The

    successful candidate will have exceptional written and verbal communication skills and be

    effective in communicating with academic and non-academic audiences large and small. The

    ideal candidate will have experience collaborating with communications professionals to develop

    comprehensive strategies to advance the university’s academic mission within the campus

    community and targeted audiences within relevant segments of society.

     

  • A Skilled Community Partnership Builder
  • Texas Wesleyan University, located in Fort Worth, Texas, is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth

    Metroplex, the fourth largest metropolitan statistical area in the U.S. The new provost will take advantage of this exceptional opportunity and build significant relationships within this vibrant

    and growing community that create opportunities for students, faculty, enrollment, and philanthropy.

     

    Education and/or Experience

    The strongest candidate will evidence a strong record as teacher and scholar, combined with a

    successful record of increasing academic leadership and administrative experience. A terminal

    degree in a discipline offered at Texas Wesleyan is preferred.

     

    A proven track record of creative and visionary leadership in the development of academic

    planning in coordination with multiple stakeholders is essential. Demonstrated adeptness and

    creativity with emerging technology for academic programs and a strong eagerness to learn, and

    guide colleagues In new methods of academic delivery is essential in the current academic

    climate.

     

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Demonstrated ability to be an inspiring, collaborative leader who can interact

    productively and effectively with internal constituents (employees, students, executive

    leaders and Board members) and external constituents.

    Ability to think strategically, build consensus, and engage multiple constituencies of the

    University in collegial and constructive decision-making.

    Familiarity with academic policies and procedures of private universities.

    Familiarity with higher education budgeting and scheduling processes.

    Clear understanding of assessment processes and the ability to conduct needs studies in an

    institutional framework.

    Ability to use discretion in handling confidential matters.

    Proficiency with an integrated administrative system and current software programs.

    Knowledge of human resources concepts, practices, policies, and procedures.

    Knowledge of applicable legislation, standards, policies and procedures within higher education

    administration.

    Ability to adhere to University & departmental policies and procedures.

    Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

    Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments.

    Ability to develop, plan, implement, and evaluate programs and short- and long-range goals.

    Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

    Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.

    Outstanding interpersonal and community relations skills.

    Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.

     

    **To be considered for the position, please submit your application here:  https://txwes.peopleadmin.com/postings/3793 **

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