Associate Provost

Position: Associate Provost (53531)
Associate Provost

Randolph College

Randolph College invites applications for the position of Associate Provost, to begin July 1, 2026. This full-time, 12-month administrative position reports directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and plays a key leadership role in advancing the College's academic mission.

Founded in 1891 as Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Randolph College is a forward-looking, innovative liberal arts institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The College has a longstanding reputation for excellence in teaching, close faculty-student engagement, and a deep commitment to access and inclusion.

Position Description

The Associate Provost assists the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs with the administration of Randolph College's academic programs, policies, and procedures; and fulfills the duties of the Provost in their absence. In addition, the Associate Provost is expected to provide leadership specifically in the areas of faculty professional development, general education assessment, and student success and advising.

Essential Duties

General

Assist the Provost with administration of academic policies and procedures as needed
Fulfill the duties of the Provost in their absence
Assist with the review of existing academic policies and development of new policies
Represent the Office of the Provost on certain college committees (Admissions Committee, Board of Review, International and Off-Campus Programs Committee, Teacher Education Advisory Committee)
Represent the Office of the Provost on the student-led Judiciary Committee in review of Honor Code violations and act as consultant as needed

Curricular Administration and Assessment

Coordinate logistics of online undergraduate classes
Coordinate assessment of general education program

Faculty Professional Development

Create and implement faculty professional development programs (new faculty orientation, faculty mentoring, adjunct onboarding, trainings)
Work with new Teaching and Learning Center to support excellence in teaching
Coordinate faculty awards

Student Success and Advising

Assist the Director of Student Success and Coordinator of Access Services with support for academically at-risk students, including responses and referrals regarding academic concerns to student, parents, and other constituents
Advise underperforming students and track their academic progress
Identify and inform students when placed on probation or declared academically ineligible to return to the institution

Required Qualifications

Graduate degree from an accredited institution
College-level teaching experience
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Ability to develop and administer complex, diverse projects
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of a leadership team
A commitment to inclusiveness and shared governance
Administrative experience in higher education

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral or terminal degree from an accredited institution
3-5 years of full-time college-level teaching experience
Relevant leadership experience (e.g., department chair, committee chair, associate dean, division head, etc.)
College level student advising experience
Knowledge of general academic policies and faculty issues
Knowledge of best practices in faculty professional development
Knowledge of student achievement and curricular assessment methods
Knowledge of SACSCOC accreditation procedures and academic standards

How to Apply

To apply , please submit a letter of interest, current CV/resume, and names and contact information for at least three references via email to assocprovostsearch. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Dr. Tim Smith at tsmith
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Affirmative Action/EEO statement

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