Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

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About The Position

The University of Wisconsin-Madison invites nominations and applications for an innovative leader to serve as the next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. This position provides an opportunity to be the top academic leader of one of the most research-active, student-committed universities in the nation. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is distinctive in its scale and breadth, the premium we place on our relevance to society, and our commitment to fostering a community where students, staff and faculty with a broad range of experiences, identities, and viewpoints can reach their potential and contribute to our state, nation and the world. The combination of these attributes fully equips us to address the complex problems facing the modern world. As the chief academic officer of the university, the provost is responsible for creating and implementing the academic vision of the university in close partnership with the chancellor. The provost leads the deans from UW-Madison's schools and colleges, the Division of Continuing Studies, Extension, the International Division, and University Libraries to collaboratively advance our academic mission, focused on excellence, creativity, community and the Wisconsin Idea, and works closely with other institutional leaders and broader constituencies to build and execute a vision for the university. To sustain a world class university, the provost must be a close collaborator with the chancellor and also work collaboratively and effectively with senior administrative officers.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a record of scholarship, teaching, and experience that qualifies them for the most senior academic leadership role at UW-Madison.
Deep knowledge of the research, teaching, and public-service missions of large public, research-intensive, land-grant universities. This includes: Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationship with a variety of partners and constituents in an environment of shared governance; Experience working effectively in an environment that requires prioritization and efficient use of existing resources and strategic creation of new resources; Experience in managing faculty and staff grievances, complaints, and crises; Experience in effectively managing staff and budgets; The ability to build consensus in a complex organization; The creativity and problem-solving skills needed to address both challenges and opportunities and to drive positive change.
Substantial experience in higher education and the skills to create a vision for the future of large public research universities. This includes: Demonstrated experience in creating innovative educational programs; Demonstrated experience in faculty and staff hiring, retention, and professional development; Evidence of and commitment to fostering a healthy climate that enables success for all members of the university community; Evidence of and commitment to, and a record of success in, fostering diversity of background and viewpoint across an organization; Evidence of and commitment to, and experience creating and sustaining, an excellent student experience that includes both in-classroom and out-of-classroom learning experiences; Experience in working with alumni and other supporters, involving them on campus and promoting philanthropy.
Personal skills and values that result in effective leadership at UW-Madison. This includes: A collaborative approach to working with staff, faculty, and students in which everyone is treated as a respected partner; A commitment to fostering an environment in which students and employees, regardless of their background, their identity, or their viewpoint, can reach their full potential, and in which we recognize that diversity of all kinds - from identity to viewpoint - strengthens our ability to fulfill our mission; Commitment to the highest level of ethical behavior in all aspects of the job; Ability to get things done in a timely and effective manner, achieving measurable progress on top campus priorities and initiatives under the guidance of the Chancellor and in close collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and shared governance leaders; A commitment to the Wisconsin Idea and the importance of outreach and service beyond campus boundaries; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to address complex issues with sound judgement and effective change-management strategies. Proven ability to make difficult decisions after consultation with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Build the Academic Enterprise
Provide Leadership and Supervision for Key Academic Offices and Governance Structures
Partner with Senior Leaders Across the University to Create a Teaching and Learning Environment that Serves the Entire Academic Community
Lead Academic Innovation and Growth Strategies, Including the Strategic Prioritization of Resources
Serve as a Key Representative of the University to UW System, National and Affiliated Organizations, and Advances the University's Outreach Mission through Oversight of Statewide Entities

Benefits

UW-Madison offers an excellent benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced insurance plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

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