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California State University, Northridge

Location: NorthridgeCA 91330 Document ID: A9075-2KUJ Posted on: 2015-02-2102/21/2015 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
Minimum Education: Not Specified2015-04-22
 

Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
 

The University:

Serving more than 38,000 students each year, CSUN is one of the largest universities in the United States. CSUN ranks 10th in the country in awarding bachelor's degrees to underrepresented minority students, fifth nationally in awarding master's degrees to Hispanic students and enrolls the largest number of deaf and hard-of-hearing students of any U.S. state university. CSUN's 171 academic programs and engaged centers enjoy international recognition for excellence. CSUN currently partners with more than 100 institutions of higher education in 22 countries around the globe and attracts the largest international student population of any U.S. master's level institution. Situated on a 356-acre park-like setting in the heart of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, the campus features modern educational buildings and world-class LEED Gold-certified performing arts and recreational facilities recognized as among the best in the country. CSUN is a welcoming university that champions accessibility, academic excellence and student success.

 

The Position of Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs:

Serving as the chief academic officer, the Provost provides dynamic academic and strategic leadership for the university, with broad vision, a perpetual fresh perspective, and balanced judgment and creativity. The Provost leads more than 3,000 faculty and staff in undergraduate, graduate, extended education, research and public partnerships programs. The Provost, adhering to a strict ethical code, oversees, coordinates and promotes the excellence and integrity of academic programming, scholarly work and creative activity where student success involving high quality student learning, persistence and degree completion are top priorities. As a member of the President’s Cabinet, the Provost develops and implements strategic goals and initiatives and coordinates regional, national and international activities to support the mission and priorities of the university; additional areas of oversight include the financial and capital planning of the division, regulatory compliance, accreditation and institutional equity.  The Provost guides the division through bold leadership of an engaged and collaborative team, positive working relationships across university divisions and the recruitment, development and retention of a diverse and forward-thinking faculty and staff.  The Provost is a champion of diversity and individual uniqueness, recognizing the strength these factors bring to the university community and learning environment.

Qualifications:

Candidates must possess a distinguished record in teaching, scholarship and/or creative activity with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution, acceptable for appointment at the rank of professor.   Must have administrative and leadership experience, preferably in higher education academic administration.  Must have demonstrated, through previous professional achievements: the ability to anticipate and foster continuous improvement in academic programs recognizing the complexity and emerging opportunities in a comprehensive university environment; the ability to work effectively with a collaborative and consultative style that appreciates shared governance and collective bargaining; and a track record of and experience in supporting diversity, inclusivity and equity with diverse faculty, staff and student populations.  Candidates should also have demonstrated the ability to plan and implement innovative instructional and research programs; proficiency in and be a proponent of data-based decision-making; skill in fiscal planning and resource management; excellent communication skills and a confident and comfortable public presence.

Salary/Benefits: Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits.

General Information: This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. The selected candidate is required to pass a thorough background investigation. Additionally, the person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements as set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

 

Effective Date of Appointment: July 1, 2015

 

How to Apply:  This search is being assisted by Academic Search, Inc. Working with CSUN on this search are Ann Die Hasselmo at Ann.Hasselmo@academic-search.com and Chris Butler at Chris.Butler@academic-search.com. Application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the full contact information for five professional references (none of whom will be contacted without permission). Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted in confidence to:

 

CSUNProvost-VPAA@academic-search.com.

 

Review of applications will begin April 2, 2015 and continue until the position is filled.
 

California State University, Northridge is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Applicants who wish to request an accommodation for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity at (818) 677-2077.