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Bluefield University · 4 hours ago

Provost & Chief Academic Officer

Bluefield, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Bluefield University is seeking a Provost & Chief Academic Officer to shape the university’s academic future and impact students' lives. The role involves providing leadership to faculty and academic staff, ensuring quality standards in curriculum and programs, and representing the university’s academic interests to various stakeholders.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Serve as chief administrative officer for the academic services of the University:

Supervise all personnel in the Office of Academic Affairs

Plan and preside over regular meetings of the Academic Council, including screening proposals submitted to this body, and prepare the agenda for the meeting

Schedule meetings for all academic committees and determine their membership in consultation with faculty officers

Serve on the Executive Leadership Team and University Leadership Team and, as needed, on other academic committees

Make recommendations to the President on matters related to the academic personnel of the University:

The employment and retention of faculty and staff personnel for those under the jurisdiction of the provost

The appointment of Deans and department Chairs

Plan and execute the annual programs for Fall Faculty Workshop, Honors Day, Adjunct Faculty Training, and, in coordination with the President, Commencement

Serve as administrative liaison to the Faculty and Curriculum Committee of the Board of Trustees

Revise and update the Faculty Handbook on a biennial basis in consultation with the Academic Council and with other administrative offices

Develop, coordinate, and supervise the work of the academic divisions, the Library, and the Registrar’s Office, working closely with division chairs, department heads, and faculty to foster a collaborative educational environment that values shared success

Study the needs of divisions or administrative units and make recommendations

Work with division chairs, department heads, and the President to apportion the budget for the academic divisions, the library, and the Registrar’s Office

Coordinate the search process for new faculty, including advertising, initial contact, collecting and evaluating documentation, arranging for and implementing the campus visit, and making a final evaluation and recommendation to the President

Develop and promote communication among the academic divisions

Direct and coordinate the planning for the curriculum of the University based upon regular review of course offerings, enrollments, faculty loads, student needs, and other relevant data

Lead the faculty in a continuous process of reviewing and evaluating the curriculum

Plan and lead evaluation and assessment of student needs

Direct and coordinate the curriculum revision process

Serve as Dean of the faculty in all matters of faculty development and evaluation:

Promote faculty growth and development

Plan and implement an annual program of in-service training, including faculty workshops

Encourage faculty study and administer budgetary allocation for faculty study

Encourage faculty participation in professional organizations

Assist in the improvement of instruction for new faculty and others who need improvement

Encourage faculty research, publication, and other scholarly pursuits

Evaluate the performance of the faculty

Collect and review course syllabi and student evaluations

Collect and review data on faculty loads and productivity

Review all facets of faculty evaluations and hold a conference with Deans at least once a year

Compile and Publish the University Catalog

Oversee the progress of students’ academic processes:

Maintain necessary learning resources

Monitor mid-term and final grade reports and alert students with academic deficiencies

Assist academic performance by directing students to the appropriate resources (professors, Academic Center for Excellence, etc.)

Oversee all institutional effectiveness and research functions of the University

Coordinate the work of the Director of Institutional Effectiveness and the Director of Research

Supervise the maintenance of all institutional assessment documents

Coordinate reports related to the academic community:

S. Office of Education and other federal or state agencies

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Perform such other duties as assigned by the President

Teach and engage in continuing scholarly activity, serving as a professional model for faculty

Encourage unity of vision and purpose by integrating the academic program with the University’s co-curricular areas

Qualification

Earned doctorateTeaching experienceAdministrative experienceBudget managementOnline learning platformsShared academic governanceCollaboration with facultyCommitment to missionCommunication