Campus Only Search - Associate Provost for Academic Affairs

The University of Alabama•Alabama, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Provost for Academic Programs is responsible for the oversight and coordination of all undergraduate and graduate degree-granting programs under the Office for Academic Affairs (OAA). This position provides leadership in academic program development and review, policy implementation, student success initiatives, and institutional effectiveness.

Requirements

Tenured Full Professor at The University of Alabama
Broad familiarity with the academic programs and governance structures across all colleges and schools
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with faculty, administrators, students, and external stakeholders
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Experience applying qualitative and quantitative methods in policy development and program assessment
Demonstrated service on university-level standing committees
Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information and sensitive issues involving students and faculty

Nice To Haves

Successful academic leadership at the department chair, associate dean, or equivalent administrative level
Experience in strategic planning and academic resource allocation
Knowledge of facilities expansion planning and space utilization
Familiarity with accreditation, program review, and institutional effectiveness practices

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and assessment of academic programs and strategic initiatives
Coordinate program approvals, revisions, and discontinuations (majors, minors, tracks, certificates)
Analyze faculty productivity data across teaching, research, and service domains
Monitor academic policies and procedures to ensure consistency and effectiveness
Coordinate academic complaints submitted by students and parents
Lead the Academic Program Review (APR) process across academic units
Coordinate OAA-affiliated programs and initiatives across campus
Represent the Office for Academic Affairs on university-wide task forces and external academic organizations
Chair the Academic Program Review Council
Chair the Council of Assistant and Associate Deans (CAAD)
Chair the Residency Classification Appeal Committee
Supervise the following offices and programs: Office of the University Registrar, Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Office of Disability Service
Curriculum and Policy Review
Approve academic petitions and new course proposals
Oversee the revision and implementation of policies