Provost

ProvostAbout the CompanyPremier public research universityIndustryHigher EducationTypeEducational InstitutionFounded1831Employees1001-5000CategoriesEducationUniversitiesTuscaloosaUniversity of AlabamaSpecialtieseducationAbout the RoleThe Company is seeking a Provost to serve as its senior academic officer, providing visionary and innovative leadership in line with the highest standards of excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship. The successful candidate will have broad and comprehensive responsibilities, including the coordination of faculty, staff, and student activities to define and implement the institution's academic missions. This role involves leading efforts to support a distinguished faculty through all aspects of the academic personnel process, from hiring to tenure and promotion, and executing strategic academic planning for the growth and review of academic programs. The Provost will also be instrumental in developing academic policies and managing the academic enterprise within a framework of shared governance. Applicants for the Provost position at the company should have a proven track record in academic and administrative leadership, with a deep understanding of the academic enterprise and a commitment to the values of a research-intensive institution. The role requires a leader who can effectively manage the affairs of the academic enterprise, ensuring that the institution's teaching, research, and service missions are met with the highest level of quality and impact. A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field is typically required, along with a strong background in strategic planning, program development, and academic policy. The ideal candidate will be a champion of shared governance, with the ability to represent the institution in a variety of academic and institutional settings.Hiring Manager TitlePresidentTravel PercentLess than 10%FunctionsEducation/Academic Administration