Senior Associate Provost for Academic Affairs

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number
F00261P

GSU Log Number

Classification Title
Senior Assoc Provost Acad Affairs

Position Title
Senior Associate Provost for Academic Affairs

GSU Information

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation’s most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University’s rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State’s in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities – in-person, online, or blended/hybrid – as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.

Department
University Academic Affairs

College
Office of the Provost

Campus
Atlanta

Position Type
Administrative/Professional

Posting Type
Internal/External

About the Department

The Office of Academic Affairs is led by the Senior Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. The office supports faculty in developing and maintaining academic programs that meet the educational and career goals of students, fulfill the university’s mission, and serve the employment needs of the state of Georgia.

Position Description

The Senior Associate Provost for Academic Affairs ( SAPAA ) is a pivotal leader within the Provost’s executive team, responsible for driving excellence in academic programming and institutional initiatives. Reporting directly to the Provost, the SAPAA serves as a strategic partner across departments and colleges, ensuring alignment with the university’s mission, strategic plan, student success initiatives, compliance with accreditation standards, and continuous improvement of academic offerings.

Key Responsibilities:


Strategic Leadership and Oversight

• Supervise key personnel, including:
  • Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs who oversees Academic Program Review, Comprehensive Program Review, and serves on the University System of Georgia’s General Education Council.
  • The Directors of Assessment, and Accreditation and Policy, and Chief of Staff.
  • Chief Institutional Effectiveness Officer who oversees the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.
  • Executive Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Online Education.

Academic Program Development

• Spearhead the creation and modification of degree and certificate programs by:
  • Conducting labor market analyses and enrollment projections.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders across administrative and academic units.
  • Ensuring alignment with the University System of Georgia ( USG ) and Board of Regents standards.
• Lead the Strategic Academic Planning process, integrating key metrics and fostering collaboration across colleges and administrative units.
• Facilitate administrative reviews of new academic programs and guide the development of proposals through the Council on Academic Programs ( CAP ) and other governance structures.

Continuous Improvement and Accreditation

• Oversee initiatives for program assessment and review, including:
  • Comprehensive Program Review ( CPR ) and Academic Program Review ( APR ).
  • The university’s institutional accreditation processes and specialized accreditation reporting.
• Ensure compliance with SACSCOC accreditation standards and manage substantive change notifications.
• Collaborate with the Registrar to maintain an accurate and up-to-date program inventory.
• Convene the Academic Affairs Council made up of associate deans from each of the colleges.

General Education Program

• Drive excellence in the university’s general education offerings by:
  • Facilitating the development and periodic review of courses.
  • Promoting high-impact practices, affordable course materials, and undergraduate research initiatives.
  • Ensuring assessment consistency and effective communication across campuses.

Collaborative Engagement

• Act as a liaison with the University System of Georgia for academic programs.
• Participate actively in the Provost’s Leadership Team, Ex Officio on CAP and its committees (General Education Advisory Subcommittee, Undergraduate Council, Graduate Council), and a member of Strategic Enrollment Management Committee.
• Cultivate relationships with deans, associate deans, and department chairs to foster innovation and program success.
• Serve as a thought partner with the Senior Vice President for Student Success, the Chief Innovation Officer, and the Dean of the Graduate School.
  
  

Required Experience

A record of teaching and scholarship that meets the standards for appointment as a tenured faculty member at the Georgia State University Atlanta campus.

Required Education

Terminal degree at the time of hire

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Proven experience in academic leadership with a track record of advancing institutional goals.
• Expertise in academic program development, strategic planning, and accreditation.
• Strong collaborative and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Visionary leadership and a commitment to academic excellence.
• Analytical skills to drive data-informed decision-making.
• Dedication to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours

Salary

Search Chair Contact info

SrAssocProvSearch@gsu.edu

Departmental contact for assistance

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
04/01/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
12/06/2024

Review of Applications Begins
01/20/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Initial screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. CV, letter of interest, contact information for three professional references should be submitted.

Apply at:
https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/5130

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status in its programs, services, activities, employment, and/or admissions. Additionally, the University promotes equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans through its affirmative action program.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Chronicle of Higher Education/Vitae
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Computing Research Association
   • CommunityCollegeJobs.com
   • Diverse Jobs
   • AcademicJobsOnline.org
   • Other
   • DiversityinAcademia.net
   • Indeed
   • Circa Works
2. * Do you currently have a minimum of a doctoral or terminal degree from an accredited college or university?
   • No
   • Yes
3. * Do you currently hold (or have held previously) tenure at an accredited college or university?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Letter of Intent/Cover Letter
3. List of Three (3) Professional References

Optional Documents