Position Vacancy ID:
97383-LI

Employment Class:
Limited

Working Title:
Provost

Official Title:
PROVOST(A15NN) or VICE CHANCELLOR(A40NN)

Hiring Department(s):
A011020-GENL EDUCATIONAL ADMIN/UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION/PROVOST

FTE:
100%

Anticipated Begin Date:
JULY 01, 2019

Term:
N/A

Advertised Salary:
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Degree and area of specialization:
Candidates must possess a record of scholarship, teaching, and experience that qualifies them for the most senior academic leadership role at UW-Madison.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
The skills needed by an effective Provost include:

-- Knowledge of the research/teaching environment in large public, research-intensive Universities. This includes:
o Ability to work closely and collaboratively with the Chancellor, and to establish strong working relationship with the Board of Regents, the President and staff of the University of Wisconsin System;
o Experience in working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students in an environment of shared governance;
o Ability to work closely with the senior administrative officers who oversee other parts of the University, including the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education, the Vice Chancellor for University Relations, the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion, and the Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs;
o Experience in working effectively in an environment that requires strategic prioritization and efficient use of, and creation of new, resources;
o Ability to guide and assist deans and department chairs in managing, growing, and structuring their organizational resources so Schools and Colleges function effectively;
o Experience in dealing with grievances, complaints, and crises;
o Experience in effectively managing staff and budgets.

(See Additional Information for additional effective skills needed).

License or Certificate:


Position Summary:
The University of Wisconsin-Madison, long recognized as one of the world's great universities, invites nominations and applications for the position of provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. The university seeks an individual committed to excellence in public higher education with vision and integrity who can work effectively with the chancellor in maintaining and enhancing the university's distinction as a leader in scholarship, learning, and outreach. On a lakefront campus that is considered one of the nation's most picturesque, this public, land-grant institution includes a complete spectrum of humanities, social studies, biological and physical sciences, professional programs, and student activities. The university has approximately 22,000 faculty and staff, over 44,000 students, and an annual budget of more than $3.0 billion.

The Provost is the chief academic officer of the University and the second-ranking officer under the Chancellor, responsible for overseeing and coordinating the academic and outreach missions of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As the Chief Academic Officer, the Provost serves as the Chancellor's partner in articulating and implementing a vision for how the University of Wisconsin-Madison retains and builds on its long history of excellence. As the Chief Academic Officer, the Provost works closely with the deans and with campus leadership as well as shared governance involving faculty, staff, and students to design and implement the programs, organizational structure, and resource distribution to deliver on UW-Madison's three-fold mission of education, research, and outreach.

The Provost is a key leader within the Chancellor's Executive Committee, charged with leading innovation and ensuring progress towards the University's ambitious agenda in a changing landscape of higher education. In collaboration with the Chancellor and other leaders across campus, the Provost is responsible for proactively thinking about changes in institutional structure, engaging faculty and staff in academic programming and delivery, innovation and growth opportunities, and budget allocation that will build UW-Madison's reputation as a world-class institution.

Additional Information:
The skills needed by an effective Provost include (continued):

-- Substantial experience in higher education and a vision for the future of large public research universities. This includes:
o Creativity and commitment in leading UW-Madison's efforts to retain, improve, and expand its education programs, including experimenting with and evaluating the use of new tools and techniques for educational delivery;
o Experience in faculty and staff hiring, retention, and professional development, including knowledge of what is needed to support excellence in faculty research and teaching;
o Commitment to diversity across the organization and an understanding of how to achieve this;
o Commitment to a student experience that includes both in-classroom and out-of-classroom learning experiences;
o A commitment to the importance of UW-Madison's outreach and service beyond its campus boundaries, using the knowledge created by the University to serve the community, state, nation, and world;
o Creativity in designing admissions and financial aid programs that attract a high-quality and diverse mix of students to UW-Madison;
o Experience in working with alumni and other supporters, involving them on campus and promoting philanthropy.

-- Personal skills and values that result in effective leadership at UW-Madison. This includes:
o A collaborative approach to working with staff, faculty, students, and fellow senior administrators in which everyone is treated as a respected partner;
o Commitment to the highest level of ethical behavior in all aspects of the job;
o Communication skills that lead to effective interactions both inside and outside the University;
o A sense of responsibility and ability to complete job-related tasks in a timely and effective fashion;
o A dedication to being part of not just the UW-Madison community, but also the community of alumni, local and state leaders;
o A passionate commitment to the importance of the UW-Madison to the state of Wisconsin and the importance of large public research universities to our nation and the world.

Contact:
Anja Wanner
UWMadisonProvost@storbecksearch.com
608-262-9949
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit inquiries, nominations and application materials to Professor Anja Wanner, committee chair, at: UWMadisonProvost@storbecksearch.com.

Additional Link:
Full Position Details

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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Advertised: 16 Jan 2019 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 06 Mar 2019 Central Standard Time


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