Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) invites nominations and applications for the university provost.

Founded on September 11, 1911, MTSU is proud of its nearly 100-year commitment to academic excellence and student success. As a community of scholars, we enthusiastically embrace our past, celebrate our present accomplishments, and effectively plan for the future.

With an enrollment of more than 25,000 students, MTSU is the largest undergraduate university in the State of Tennessee. In spite of our impressive growth, the University remains committed to providing individualized service in an exciting and nurturing atmosphere where student success is our top priority. With a wide variety of nationally recognized academic degree programs at the baccalaureate, master s and doctoral levels, MTSU takes pride in educating the best and the brightest students from Tennessee and around the world. This past fall, Forbes Magazine published its 2009 rankings of America s Best Colleges. Middle Tennessee State University was ranked as the 57th best public institution in America and the only public university in the State of Tennessee to be ranked in the top 100. Additionally, MTSU achieved Forbes Best Buy ranking at #47 among all colleges and universities in the country, both public and private.

The university provost is the chief academic officer of the university and reports directly to the president. The provost is responsible for the development and administration of academic programs and policies relating to instruction and curriculum; faculty appointment and performance; research and public service initiatives among faculty; and enrollment management. Reporting to the provost are the deans of the colleges of Basic and Applied Sciences, Business, Education and Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, Mass Communication, University Honors, Graduate Studies, and Continuing Education and Distance Learning, as well as the Dean of the Library, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, Vice Provost for Research, and the Vice Provost for International Affairs. The provost also presides over the Deans Council.

The size of the Division of Academic Affairs and the large number of units that report to the provost requires a leader with excellent communication skills and a demonstrated record of success as a senior academic administrator and manager. Other noted characteristics should include
 An ability to effectively lead a diverse faculty and administrative and senior management team
 A vision and administrative expertise to create and implement innovative academic initiatives
 A commitment to high ethical standards and excellence in teaching, scholarship and research / creative activity and quality undergraduate and graduate education
 Excellent organizational skills and outstanding interpersonal and advocacy skills with both internal and external constituents.
 A commitment to diversity and inclusion as core values that enhance the educational process

Applicants must have credentials that would qualify for a tenured appointment at MTSU, including an earned doctorate, as well as
 Ten (10) years experience and academic qualifications sufficient to support appointment to senior rank in an academic unit
 Distinction in teaching, scholarship and research and/or creative activity
 Significant academic experience in higher education with five years of total 10 years in an administrative management capacity at the level of dean or above
 Demonstrated record of leadership, planning and organizational skills and experience in developing and administering large, diverse budgets and broad, complex programs
 Knowledge and experience with strategic planning processes and familiarity with national trends and development in higher education

Appointment date is open to availability of successful candidate. Salary is negotiable and competitive with similar positions in comparable public universities. MTSU also provides generous employee benefits. MTSU is an AA/EOE.

Filing procedures: Interested applicants should go to http://mtsujobs.mtsu.edu and follow the instructions on how to complete an application, attach documents, and submit your application online.

Filing deadline: Review of applications will begin March 8, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled.

If you have questions, please contact the MTSU Office of the President at (615) 898-5825.