Associate Vice President, Academic Administration

Illinois State University invites applications for the position of Associate Vice President, Academic Administration (AVPAA) in the Office of the Provost. The 12-month position has a preferred starting date of July 1, 2023.

Under the guidance of the Provost, the AVPAA (a) provides leadership in faculty personnel issues: recruitment, retention, tenure, promotion, sabbaticals and other leaves, awards, external employment, and evaluation; (b)serves as the primary contact for the Office of the Provost regarding university academic personnel policy issues and matters of concern to faculty and academic staff; and (c) collaborates with various university personnel regarding academic facilities and coordinates academic facility enhancements. This position serves as an overall policy and federal compliance resource person for all Academic Affairs, and coordinates policy reviews and revisions. Accordingly, the individual in this position can expect to work closely with the Office of the General Counsel, Human Resources, the Office of Equity and Inclusion, the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (OEOA) and others. The Associate Vice President has oversight responsibility for Conference Services and other duties as assigned.

The AVPAA must possess the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with colleagues. They must be capable of making independent, fair, inclusive, and balanced judgments and multi-task when necessary. They have daily contact with college deans, department chairs and school directors, General Counsel’s Office, Human Resources, OEOA, faculty, and staff. This individual must reflect the collegiality and competence of a senior administrator in the Division of Academic Affairs. The AVPAA must be able to meet with the Incident Management Team on nights and weekends when necessary and meet with Academic Senate, Faculty Caucus, and Rules Committee from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. on alternating Wednesdays.

The AVPAA works closely with shared governance bodies, faculty, and the office of the Provost to develop, review, and implement policies. The individual in this position will liaise with those entities to ensure that relevant faculty policies are current, transparent, and consistent with national best practices.

Illinois State recognizes that our commitment to just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive values enriches the educational and cultural experiences of the entire campus and greater community. To that end, we encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities and those who seek to advance the University’s continued commitment to justice, equity, diversity, access, and inclusion.

Please see our website for a full leadership profile: https://provost.illinoisstate.edu/searches/avpaa/index.php

Required Qualifications:  

1. Doctoral degree or other terminal degree
2. Record of accomplishments as a scholar and teacher meriting appointment as Professor with tenure at Illinois State
3. Significant experience with academic administration at Chair/Director, Assistant/Associate Dean, or Dean level
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent organizational skills
5. Demonstrated ability to address sensitive issues in an unbiased and effective manner
6. Demonstrated respect for university shared governance processes
7. A record of impeccable personal and professional integrity, judgement, and a strong sense of inclusiveness, equity, and fairness
8. Demonstrated commitment to and awareness of best practices related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and access⁺ (EDIA⁺) as they pertain to faculty and personnel issues

Preferred Qualifications:  

1. Record of promoting professional development among faculty and staff to advance faculty and staff success
2. Experience supervising academic personnel and Human Resources processes
3. Demonstrated ability to hold a broad university perspective Familiarity with higher education policy and federal compliance

Application Process:

Initial review of applications will begin February 10, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.  To assure full consideration, an application online at http://jobsearch.illinoisstate.edu/cw/en-us/job/515964?lApplicationSubSourceID=.

Illinois State University:

Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. Illinois State is a co-educational, residential university committed to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities and promoting the highest academic standards in teaching, scholarship, and community service. Serving more than 20,000 students, our six colleges offer 174 undergraduate majors, 97 master’s programs, 17 doctoral degrees, and 40 certificate options. We have repeatedly been named a “Great Place to Work” by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Illinois State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our mission.

Bloomington-Normal Community:

Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a population of approximately 132,000 and conveniently located approximately two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis. The community is home to GROWMARK, Illinois Farm Bureau, State Farm Insurance International Headquarters, Rivian, Illinois Wesleyan University, Lincoln College, and Heartland Community College. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems and educational attainment, parks and recreation, health care, job growth, economic opportunity, and low crime. Please visit the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau website at www.visitbn.org and Bloomington-Normal Advantage as www.bnadvantage.com for more information.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer