California State University, Fresno · 10 hours ago
Provost and Vice President For Academic Affairs
Fresno, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$300K/yr - $335K/yr
5+ years expCalifornia State University, Fresno is seeking a Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs who will provide strategic, academic, and administrative leadership across the university's eight colleges. The role involves overseeing all academic programs, ensuring academic excellence, and leading innovation in teaching and research, particularly in relation to the challenges and opportunities presented by AI.
Higher Education
Hiring Manager
Joshua Webster, MBA, PHR
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with cabinet members, the Academic Senate, deans, faculty, staff, and students to advance strategic goals across the University’s campus
Provide strategic, academic, and administrative leadership for Fresno State’s eight colleges, including the library
Guide and support these units to reach a new level of excellence in their teaching, research, and service missions
Provide accountability as it relates to accreditation and the assessment of learning outcomes
Oversee all academic programs, including instruction and research, and provide leadership for academic administrative operations
Plan, develop, implement, assess, and improve all academic programs, policies, and supporting infrastructure, including facilities and information technology
Ensure academic excellence through the recruitment and retention of world-class faculty, as well as through rigorous review of faculty for retention, tenure, and promotion
Lead Fresno State’s innovation in teaching and research, especially addressing the value and challenges that AI presents to academia
Qualification
Required
Understanding the complexity of emerging opportunities present in a large comprehensive University environment, and the ability to work effectively in a consultative management setting within the framework of traditional academic self-governance and the collective bargaining environment
Proven commitment to shared governance and supporting and empowering collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administrators within a unionized environment, promoting teamwork at all levels
Demonstrated commitment to the professional development of faculty and staff, as well as ensuring campus programs and services that support student learning objectives and promote academic success
Experience managing complex budgets and allocating resources with a high level of transparency and fairness
Strategic and data-informed thinking with experience in assessment and outcomes measurements as well as accreditation requirements and logistics
An earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution, a Ph.D. is strongly preferred
A distinguished record of teaching, scholarly achievement, service, and other qualifications that merit appointment as a full professor in one of the disciplines at Fresno State
A successful track record of administration and leadership in higher education, including a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience as Department Chair and/or Associate Dean, and as Dean of a College or equivalent position
A track record of advocating academic excellence in peer-reviewed publications with a preferred history of grant-related leadership; advocating for faculty through a passionate commitment to generate innovative strategies that develop and enhance resources for research, scholarship, and creative activities
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans
Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
Sick and vacation time
15 paid holidays a year
Fee waiver education program
Company
California State University, Fresno
California State University is one of the State University's 23 campuses, making it one of the world's largest higher education systems.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Criss Wilhite
Lecturer; BCBA; Founder FS ABA Programs. Co-Founder, FS Sustainability Project and Club
Debbie Astone
Vice President for Administration and CFO & Executive Director. Fresno State Foundation
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