Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at University of Central Missouri in warrensburg, Missouri

Job Description:

The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer


University of Central Missouri


Working Title
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Department
200010-Academic Affairs

Pay Rate
Commensurate with experience

FTE
1.0

FLSA
Exempt

Position Number
997909

Classification
UN01

Special Instructions to Applicants:
For more information regarding the University of Central Missouri and Provost position, please visit the search website at www.ucmo.edu/provostsearch.

Applications must be submitted to https://jobs.ucmo.edu position number 997909.

Candidates will need to attach a cover letter that addresses the qualifications outlined for the position, a curriculum vitae, and a list of at least five references with full contact information including phone number and email address. References will not be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For questions regarding the application process contact jlawson@ucmo.edu.

For questions regarding the search email ProvostSearch@ucmo.edu.

The position will remain open until filled however applications received by 06/17/2024 will be given priority consideration. Anticipated start date for this position is January 1, 2025.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.

Working hours:
Professional hours including evening/weekends.

Bargaining Unit
No

Posting Date
05/03/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Purpose
The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs plays a vital role in creating a compelling, shared vision for the University of Central Missouri (UCM) and in developing creative initiatives that make this vision a reality. As the chief academic leader, the Provost assists the deans in promoting faculty and program development, leads strategic enrollment planning and fosters collaborative alliances among campus and community members. Perhaps most importantly, the Provost leads the campus to ensure a high-quality learning environment that encompasses the entire academic experience.

Education & Formal Training

Doctorate degree (Specify field(s) of study below)

Other Education & Formal Training
Earned doctorate or terminal degree in an academic program consistent with UCM’s departments.

Computer Skills

Word-Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation

Experience
Minimum four (4) years as dean or equivalent (e.g., associate vice president, vice provost, etc.) or higher at a baccalaureate institution of higher education.

A record of scholarship and teaching that would qualify for a tenured position as a full professor in an appropriate discipline at the university.

Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position:

Criminal History check, Driver's license

Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

Attention to detail, Budget-related skills, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Supervisory skills, including motivation, delegation of duties, evaluation, etc, Management and/or administration skills, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality

Physical & Environmental Factors:
Not Applicable

Special Working Conditions:
On call/standby work required, Travel required, Irregular work hours, Professional appearance

Other Special Working Conditions
Normal administrative workload. Frequent evening and weekend activities.

Ability to Keyboard
No keyboarding test required.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you understand that the university requires a background check for this position and that any job offer made to the selected candidate is contingent upon the results of this check?

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to acquire or maintain U.S. work authorization?
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. References
3. Vitae

Optional Documents

PI240430588

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