Vice Provost for Academic Administration and Faculty Affairs

Vice Provost for Academic Administration and Faculty Affairs

Opportunity
The Vice Provost for Academic Administration and Faculty Affairs will provide executive-level leadership for the University of Toledo’s accreditation, strategic planning, institutional research and effectiveness functions and faculty affairs. A national search is underway for a dynamic leader looking to join an institution with a strong sense of community and collegiality and a desire to make a significant impact through leadership and collaboration.

The Vice Provost (VP), reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, will oversee a team, including the Director for Accreditation/Accreditation Liaison Officer with the Higher Learning Commission and the AVP for Institutional Research. In this capacity the VP provides leadership for business intelligence/data analytics, program review, faculty affairs including tenure and promotion, policies and procedures, and other related areas. The position demonstrates a high commitment to service excellence, innovation, student success, integrity, diversity and inclusion. The VP will collaborate with other Vice Presidents, Provost Office staff, College Deans, Faculty Senate, Graduate Council and constituents across campus, serve on various institutional committees, develop university-wide data processes and analyze and interpret data that will used in executive level decision making.

Professional Experience and Qualifications
The University of Toledo seeks an academic leader with at least three years of progressive experience in academic administration at or above the department chair or associate dean level. The successful candidate will possess a record of recognized research, scholarship and teaching accomplishments sufficient to merit appointment as a tenured full professor. An earned doctorate degree from an accredited university related to one of the University’s disciplines is required. The candidate will show demonstrated success working collaboratively with faculty and academic leaders and be knowledgeable in higher education policy and governance.

Full Position Specification

Nominations and Applications
For more information, please contact Melissa Hurst, Executive Director of Talent Strategy and Development: melissa.hurst@utoledo.edu. Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter of interest that highlights the applicant’s relevant leadership experience. Nominations and applications will be treated confidentially.

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identify and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.