2 jobs found in mississippi

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB:  Reporting to the President, the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (Provost) serves as the chief academic officer of the university and is responsible for the formulation and implementation of academic plans, policies, priorities, and innovation. The Provost promotes the academic mission through University-wide planning and evaluation. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) provides leadership, vision, and guidance for the university in all aspects of academic and faculty affairs. The Provost/VPAA is a key member of the university’s leadership team, overseeing the institution’s academic mission and priorities including curriculum and program development, student learning and success, advising, student retention, assessment, accreditation, academic support services, research and innovation and faculty development. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Provides strategic leadership Engages with the campus community Supports an institutional culture grounded in genuine collaboration and team-oriented leadership Guides the allocation of resources to ensure that the curriculum remains vibrant, relevant, and rigorous and upholds the academic standards of the University’s accrediting and licensing agencies, including specialized accreditations, which appropriately reflect the mission of Alcorn State University (ASU) Provides direct supervision and support for the academic Deans, Vice and Associate Provost(s), the Registrar, Honors College, Library and Center Directors, University College, Research and Sponsored Programs and other units within the Office for Academic Affairs to achieve the highest standards in teaching, scholarship, research and service, creative activities, community and industry engagement, and student success Works with the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning to achieve strategic goals and desired outcomes Serves as a principal advisor to the President and serves as chief administrator in the President’s absence and at key functions Ensures that all academic policies and procedures align with policies of the Institutions of Higher Learning’s Board of Trustees, state law, institutional and professional accreditation standards; fosters and ensures adherence to these policies, laws and standards Articulates the long-term vision and strategic plan of the institution to guide the development of Academic Affairs; and oversees implementation of the vision, in consultation with the university President Fosters a commitment to diversity and inclusion related to teaching, learning, service and scholarship OTHER DUTIES: Executes other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the President    

Location: University, MS, US, 38677 Department: Electrical Engineering (10000922) Employee Designation:   Regular Full-time (Benefits Eligible)   Position Description: The Electrical Engineering Department at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position, at the Assistant Professor level, in the area of Computer Engineering. This anticipated position will begin in the fall semester of 2020. The department offers graduate programs leading to MS and Ph.D. degrees and two BS programs, one in Computer Engineering (started in fall 2019) and another in Electrical Engineering. The successful candidate will be expected to teach computer engineering courses such as microprocessors, embedded systems, VLSI, and HDL; and develop a sponsored research program in areas of computer engineering. A Ph.D. in computer engineering or a closely related area is required at the time of appointment. For more information, visit the department’s web page at http://www.engineering.olemiss.edu/electrical/ or contact Dr. Paul Goggans (email: goggans@olemiss.edu), Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677. Position Details Appointment: 9 Month Assignment Type: Tenure Track