Position Announcement | Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

The Vice Provost for Academic Affairs (VPAA) will provide campus leadership in promoting and developing the excellence of academic programs and ensuring a successful undergraduate experience for the increasingly high-achieving student body at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The University is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. The VPAA will have specific responsibility for undergraduate programs and curriculum, including General Education, Service Learning, Freshman Seminars, Learning Communities, and Distance Education. Also, the VPAA will oversee Academic Program Review and will coordinate academic programs such as Summer School, Life of the Mind, and Undergraduate Research. The VPAA will support student development and learning through collaboration with Student Affairs and pursue other activities supporting Academic Affairs as assigned by the Provost. The VPAA is a 12 month appointment reporting to the Provost and will be responsible for managing budgets in excess of $5 million dollars.

Required qualifications

Tenured faculty member at the rank of full professor; experience with and knowledge of UTK policies and procedures governing the curricular process, undergraduate education, and general education; ability to analyze data relating to the management of undergraduate academic programs; ability to work with faculty on processes of academic program evaluation; ability to work with academic leadership in setting strategic directions for academic affairs; and knowledge of budget management.

Preferred qualifications

Experience in academic administration including budget management.

Applications should be sent in electronic form (preferably as a PDF) to the address below and should include: (1) a letter of interest addressing the qualifications, (2) a comprehensive curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and contact information of 3 references.
 
Barbara Dewey, Chair
Search Committee for the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Hodges Library 607
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996
bdewey@utk.edu
(865) 974-6600
 
This position will be open until filled, but to be assured of full consideration, all materials should be received by October 5, 2009.  Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.
 
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
 
Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.   
 
In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University.  
 
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN  37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440.  Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity

Posted: September 10, 2009