Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs

About Us

A unique blend of tradition and modernity, Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is a world-class institution that offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees. The campus is located on over 400 scenic acres in historic Americus, Georgia, and is teeming with culture, passion, and prestige.

Since 1906, Georgia Southwestern has provided a valuable educational experience for individuals all across Georgia, from each corner of the US, and from countries around the world. GSW's small class sizes foster an emphasis on student interaction between a faculty who prioritizes academic success and a spirited college experience. Ranked as one of the most affordable colleges in the nation, Georgia Southwestern is committed to serving the needs of southwest Georgia and beyond.

Job Summary

The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs serves as the university's chief academic officer responsible for leading innovation in academic excellence, intellectual growth, and student success. The Provost/VPAA reports to the University President.

Responsibilities

Work closely with academic deans to advance academic programs that are relevant and academically rigorous.

• Lead effort to expand and enhance academic programs to address relevance, current trends and industry needs.

   

• Advance and support innovative teaching practices and research.

   

   

• Promote effective use of teaching and learning facilities and technology resources both on campus and virtually.

   

   

• Ensure compliance with university, college and program accreditation standards.

Oversee academic administration.

• Develop and advance Academic Affairs strategic plan, annual goals, and assessment.

   

   

• Work closely with academic governances to strengthen academic programs and operations.

   

   

• Represent the faculty and appropriate staff to all constituencies, including the Board of Regents, administration, students and alumni, while also advocating ideas and proposals to the faculty.

   

   

• Address operational infrastructures to strengthen course scheduling, sequencing, and degree completion.

   

   

• Oversee academic related policies and procedures.

   

   

• Serve as primary academic liaison with the University System of Georgia (USG).

   

   

• Facilitate academic reporting requirements for external governances.

   

   

• Advance new and ongoing USG initiatives pertaining to academics.

Perform budget management duties.

• Provide leadership and direction for the Academic Affairs budget development and management.

   

   

• Work closely with the Chief Business Officer and University President on fiscal matters.

Facilitate processes and procedures related to faculty and staff employment and individual issues.

• Sustain and enhance efforts to recruit, develop and retain faculty and staff.

   

   

• Assist direct reports with achieving strategic, operational, and professional goals.

   

   

• Assess personnel performance and develop improvement plans when necessary.

   

   

• Oversee faculty tenure and promotion.

   

   

• Collaborate with Human Relations on employee issues.

   

   

• Manage faculty and student grievances.

   

   

• Assist with addressing complaints and/or problems related to academic functions.

Contribute to increasing student recruitment, persistence, and completion.

• Collaborate with campus partners to develop, implement, and support recruitment and retention initiatives.

   

   

• Seek creative solutions address persistence and completion rates.

   

   

• Advance the university's Quality Enhancement Plan and priorities on experiential learning, career preparation, and other high impact practices.

   

   

• Seek creative solutions address persistence and completion rates.

Perform other duties, as assigned by the President.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of national, state, and local issues related to post-secondary education.
Knowledge of University System of Georgia Board of Regents policies, procedures, practices, requirements, and reporting structures.
Knowledge of SACSCOC accreditation policies, procedures, practices, requirements, and reporting structures.
Knowledge of related federal policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Knowledge of program curriculum review and development, program assessment, and student learning outcomes and assessment.
Knowledge of budget development and management principles.
Knowledge of faculty development and promotion policies and procedures.

SKILLS
Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents.
Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as 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 athttps://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 athttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited University with academic credentials and experience that qualify for appointment as a full professor with tenure.

   

   

• Demonstrated experience in administrative leadership and supervision.

   

   

• Demonstrated experience in teaching, research, and academic activities and student success.

   

   

• More than five years of related academic leadership experience is required.

   

   

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of senior-level experience in higher education at the dean or provost/vice president level.

Contact Information/To Apply: Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Apply for this position by emailing your CV and letter to the university's search consultants, Ann Yates, and Dinah DeWitt at GSWProvost@BuffkinBaker.com

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