Provost jobs in Missouri

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.

Professional hours including evening/weekends.

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.

Earned doctorate or terminal degree in an academic program consistent with UCM’s departments.

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.

A record of originating collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, benefiting academic programs and the university and fostering a collegial, effective environment.

Successful and positive experiences with shared governance and faculty development.

Ability to advance a sound strategic enrollment plan that includes forecasting, market analysis and financial aid policy, as well as the ability to contextualize the relationship of enrollment to overall university operations and strategic goals.

Ability to work collaboratively with the university’s marketing division to enhance recruitment, ensuring traditional undergraduate pathways, as well as graduate enrollment and non-degree education.

Ability to motivate programs to successfully move into alternative delivery modes, technologies, and structures as appropriate.

Evidence of utilizing data to inform decision making in areas such as program planning, staffing, budgeting, and/or enrollment planning in the traditional, distance, and non-degree academic arenas.

Evidence of demonstrated success in acquiring and aligning resources to achieve strategic goals.

Familiarity with program-specific and regional accreditation processes, program assessment and performance metrics.

Ability to lead and facilitate change in coordination with deans and other campus leaders as necessary.

Familiarity with both centralized and decentralized budget models and decision-making.

Outstanding leadership skills, especially related to supporting high functioning teams, empowering others, promoting innovation, and championing efforts in a collegial manner.

Ability to successfully navigate within a state higher education system and to forge beneficial relationships with other chief academic officers in the state to further advance workforce development and excellence in learning.

Appreciation for the unique mission of UCM, the needs of students and the opportunities and challenges of the region and abilities to articulate the value proposition of higher education generally and UCM specifically.

Normal administrative workload.

Frequent evening and weekend activities.