Position Information Posting Number 20113032 Position Title Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs FTE 1.0 Position Type Staff Department Prov and VP for Academic Affairs Dept Position Summary Information Job Summary/Basic Function About This Role: Reporting to the President, the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs is the Chief Academic Officer of the University and provides leadership to all academic areas and reflects the mission of the institution. The Provost is an advocate for all academic programs, providing leadership to faculty and academic staff to ensure consistent quality standards in curriculum and programs that meet the needs of students. The Provost oversees the academic integrity of the university and provides leadership in long-range planning, budgeting; curriculum; and program development. The Provost ensures compliance with various accreditation agencies as well as state accreditation and regulation. The provost serves on the University senior leadership team. What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities: + Fosters intellectual growth, student learning, and scholarly and creative activities by providing academic strategic planning, administrative leadership, direction, and evaluation for all academic activities and faculty affairs at the University, providing leadership in internationalizing the campus and advancing multidisciplinary scholarship. + Demonstrates sound fiscal management and empirical-based decision-making by overseeing program development, budgets, and facilities of all academic and academic support units. + Ensures an active and expanding dialogue with external constituencies by encouraging partnerships with external constituents and public organizations and facilitating the Public Affairs mission of the University. + Implements the strategic academic vision by authorizing faculty appointments, recommending all promotions and tenure decisions to the President, making final decisions about the allocation of academic space. Works closely with the office of Sponsored Research in implementing and evaluating major research initiatives of the University. Works with the Vice President for Student Affairs in addressing the educational support needs and extra-curricular priorities for students, and with the other Vice Presidents and senior leadership of the University in coordinating and overseeing the overall mission of the University. + Provides leadership in matters of academic policy and administration and regularly advise the President on these matters. + Coordinates with the College Deans and Vice President for Enrollment Management in the preparation of the class schedule each semester; approve the final class schedule. Collaborates with the executive team, College Deans, Associate/Assistant VPAAs, the compilation of information for the published catalog; coordinates the publishing of the catalog Key Competencies: (KSAs – Knowledge Skills and Abilities) + An appreciation of shared governance and evidence of strong abilities to work effectively and collaboratively with university administration, faculty, students, staff, and other constituent groups and partners, both within and outside the University is required. + Strong oral and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills are required. + An understanding of emerging technologies and the effective application of instructional technologies to enhance student learning is required. + An understanding of contemporary issues in higher education is required. + Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development of faculty and academic administrators is required. Physical Requirements: + Able to lift 25 lbs and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing and walking between buildings. Job Conditions: + The position may require occasional evenings and/or weekends to meet university and departmental needs. + Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. Who We Are: Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve. Benefits: + Health, dental & vision insurance + Life insurance + State of Texas Retirement plans + Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents. + Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar University (https://www.lamar.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/insurance.html) Minimum Qualifications + An earned Doctorate degree is required. + Academic credentials consistent with the rank of professor, as demonstrated by a distinguished record of teaching, scholarly publications, and/or creative accomplishments that exhibit a commitment to academic experience are required. + A history of progressively responsible, successful experience as an academic administrator at the Dean level or above involving both graduate and undergraduate programs, including responsibility for budget, personal recruitment, and evaluation is required. + Experience in strategic planning, assessment of program effectiveness, and development of policy to enhance academic units within the University and with national accrediting bodies is required. + Understanding of the purpose and processes for fundraising and donor and volunteer relations is required. + Experience in developing and/or securing extramural grant and contract funding is required. EEO Statement Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran's Preference Statement Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003. Preferred Qualifications Security Sensitive Statement This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Salary Commenstrate Work Hours Application Information Posting Date 12/09/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions