University of Montana Western - Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs

Myers McRae Executive Search•Dillon, MT

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Montana Western seeks a confident, experienced, visionary academic leader to serve as Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs. As the University’s chief academic officer, the Provost is responsible for the integrity and vitality of the academic enterprise and will work with faculty and staff to build on the University’s existing strengths while advancing its mission and goals. The Provost is a member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet, works closely with the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance, and reports directly to the Chancellor. Reporting to the Provost are 10 academic departments, the Dean of Strategic Initiatives, the Dean of Student Affairs, the Registrar and Senior Director of Enrollment Management, the Director of Institutional Research, the Office of Student Success, the Director of Institutional Technology, and the Director of the Library. The successful candidate will understand university culture, demonstrate vision and unquestioned integrity, think strategically, and embrace the opportunity represented by Experience One. The role includes leadership of faculty and academic administrators; oversight of academic schedules, curricula, accreditation, assessment, strategic planning, research, and general education; and collaboration across the University of Montana Western, the University of Montana, and the Montana University System. The Provost also supports faculty scholarship in teaching and learning, particularly experiential learning, and participates in fundraising for Experience One.

Requirements

Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
Experience as an academic administrator, including management of academic budgets and processes such as tenure and promotion.
Student-first and faculty-oriented approach, with understanding of the University’s teaching-learning environment.
Strong speaking, listening, and writing skills.
Demonstrated trust, equanimity, humor, and respect.
Attention to detail and use of data for effective and efficient decision-making.
Collaborative style and a record of faculty advocacy.
Experience in strategic planning, program review, and assessment.
Participation in regional and specialized accreditation processes.
Interpersonal relationship and team-building skills, with comfort working in collective bargaining and shared governance environments.
Experience partnering and collaborating with student affairs, finance, and administration offices in a university setting.

Nice To Haves

Tenure and full professorship.

Responsibilities

Oversee the hiring, development, tenure, promotion, and regular evaluation of all faculty, as well as the hiring and regular evaluation of academic administrators.
Oversee the development of course schedules in conjunction with Division Chairs.
Assist with development of the faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and ensure that administration and faculty adhere to its provisions.
Oversee curricular reviews and the development and approval of new curricula.
Participate in implementation of the strategic plan.
Coordinate with campus committees on cross-area concerns and ensure projects align with and support the strategic plan.
Represent Montana Western’s Division of Academic Affairs within the Affiliated Campuses of the University of Montana and the Montana University System.
Attend Chief Academic Officer teleconferences and meetings at the University of Montana and Montana University System levels.
Cooperate with the Dean of Students to oversee student disciplinary processes related to academic misconduct.
Oversee the appointment of cross-campus committees and task forces.
Oversee accreditation, assessment, strategic planning, research, and general education.
Participate in fundraising in support of Experience One.
Encourage faculty engagement in the scholarship of teaching and learning, especially experiential learning.