Provost and Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs

Position: Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
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Limited

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Regular

Job Profile:

Provost

Job Summary:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison invites nominations and applications for an innovative leader to serve as the next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. This position provides an opportunity to be the top academic leader of one of the most research-active, student-committed universities in the nation.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is distinctive in its scale and breadth, the premium we place on our relevance to society, and our commitment to fostering a community where students, staff and faculty with a broad range of experiences, identities, and viewpoints can reach their potential and contribute to our state, nation and the world. The combination of these attributes fully equips us to address the complex problems facing the modern world.

As the chief academic officer of the university, the provost is responsible for creating and implementing the academic vision of the university in close partnership with the chancellor. The provost leads the deans from UW-Madison's schools and colleges, the Division of Continuing Studies, Extension, the International Division, and University Libraries to collaboratively advance our academic mission, focused on excellence, creativity, community and the Wisconsin Idea, and works closely with other institutional leaders and broader constituencies to build and execute a vision for the university.

To sustain a world class university, the provost must be a close collaborator with the chancellor and also work collaboratively and effectively with senior administrative officers.

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Job Responsibilities:

The provost reports directly to the chancellor and must have the chancellor's complete trust and confidence. The provost represents the university on academic issues with internal and external constituents and acts on behalf of the chancellor when appropriate.

Build the Academic Enterprise

* The provost supervises the deans and, in consultation with the chancellor, is responsible for evaluating their performance.

* The provost plays a primary role in the recruitment and appointment of new deans. The provost provides leadership and mentoring to the deans on academic, educational, organizational, entrepreneurial, budget, and leadership issues and ensures that schools/colleges are aligned with campus strategic initiatives. Working with the chancellor, the provost has budget authority over all academic matters.

* The provost oversees several vice provosts who support the academic vision for UW-Madison. Please see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to learn more about the leadership and executive staff within the Office of the Provost.

* The provost has broad management responsibilities as they relate to faculty and staff. Most campus-wide professorships are managed by the Office of the Provost. In addition, the provost is involved with all faculty and staff disciplinary actions and oversees all appeals of institutional actions for faculty (such as tenure and promotion decisions) and the grievances and appeals of all academic staff.

* In collaboration with the vice chancellor for finance and administration, the provost leads programs designed to recruit, hire, support, and retain talented, high performing faculty and staff.

* The provost is responsible for all academic planning and compliance issues, including accreditation of programs and federal/state regulatory issues, as well as coordination with the UW System and UW System institutions.

Provide Leadership and Supervision for Key Academic Offices and Governance Structures

* The provost is responsible for managing the Office of the Provost, leading and building an excellent team, and providing effective leadership and mentoring to the staff.

* The provost chairs the University Academic Planning Council and the Campus Planning Committee on behalf of the chancellor. The provost has regular meetings and consultations with shared governance partners.

* The provost supervises and mentors campus leaders and directors responsible for several cross-campus units, including the Chazen Museum, the Division of the Arts, the UW Press, and Wisconsin Public Media.

Partner with Senior Leaders Across the University to Create a Teaching and Learning Environment that Serves the Entire Academic Community

* The provost is expected to provide direct oversight and leadership on campus-wide efforts to foster a healthy and supportive climate that enables success for all faculty, staff, and students.

* Working closely with the vice chancellor for student affairs, the provost is a central partner in promoting an excellent student experience on campus, with oversight over the academic dimensions of the student experience.

* The provost is directly engaged in the creation/dissolution/re-structuring of…