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Posting Number SF01918 Job Title Vice Provost for Academic and Faculty Initiatives Position Number 107698 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 20 Pay Grade Range Salary Range: Salary commensurate with education and experience Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited Department Information

Department Provost for Academic Affairs Contact(s) Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes This a full-time, calendar year, renewable, three year appointment. Job Description Summary The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 21, 2025. Applications received after January 21, 2025, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs, but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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BASIC FUNCTION:

Serve as a member of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs’ cabinet and provide innovative leadership and strategic planning throughout Academic Affairs in furtherance of the University’s ten-year strategic plan. Areas of responsibility include faculty affairs; faculty and leadership development; academic program planning, development, and review; university accreditation; promotion and tenure; and oversight of academic and faculty affairs support units. Participate actively as a member of the Office of the Provost.

Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In the area of Faculty Affairs: Foster faculty success and development and work to ensure that the perspective of the faculty is incorporated in the planning and operations of Academic Affairs. Facilitate and lead regularly scheduled meetings with department chairs. Serve as the university administration’s liaison with the Faculty Senate. Serve on joint committees of the Faculty Senate and the President.

In the area of Faculty and Leadership Development: Lead new faculty orientation, training for department chairs, the University’s annual Academic Summit, and other initiatives that advance excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, and creative work. Oversee the Office for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (ATL) and supervise the Associate Vice Provost for ATL. Oversee academic support functions, such as the Undergraduate Research and Innovation, General Education, and Writing Across the Curriculum initiatives, and other related areas as assigned.

In the area of Promotion and Tenure: Oversee promotion and tenure in support of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.

In the area of Accreditation and Program Review: Lead the University’s reaccreditation with NECHE. Track academic program planning, development, and oversight.

In the area of Provost Office Representation: Represent the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs on the Administrative Policy Committee and on other committees and at events as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printers; word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.

Required Qualifications REQUIRED:

1. An earned Ph.D.

2. Academic credentials appropriate for appointment at the rank of a tenured full professor.

3. Demonstrated knowledge of assessment, academic programs, and systems of university governance.

4. Demonstrated experience with promotion and tenure process.

5. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

6. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

7. Demonstrated supervisory experience.

8. Demonstrated ability to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules, and regulations and to communicate the interpretation to others.

9. Demonstrated ability to foster inclusive excellence and a sense of belonging within a team.

10. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED:

1. Demonstrated leadership experience in higher education.

2. Demonstrated experience with university accreditation processes.

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Environmental Conditions This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Posting Date 12/19/2024 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) CV.
(#3) “Other Document-References” – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14531 Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Other Document - References Optional Documents Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have an earned Ph.D.? Yes No * Do you have academic credentials appropriate for appointment at the rank of a tenured full professor? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated knowledge of assessment, academic programs, and systems of university governance? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated experience with promotion and tenure process? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated supervisory experience? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules, and regulations and to communicate the interpretation to others? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to foster inclusive excellence and a sense of belonging within a team? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations? Yes No How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other