Vice Provost, Faculty Success

Company: Texas State University
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: March 12, 2025

Job Description:

Job Opportunities at Texas State UniversityPlease see Special Instructions for more details.Applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include the following as separate documents: a) Resume and b) Cover Letter.

Application materials should be submitted through the university's employment opportunities website: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50407
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to: Talent@txstate.edu .All inquiries, applications, and nominations will be held in the highest confidence.

For additional information, please visit the Assistant/Associate Vice Provost Academic Advising and Transitions Executive Profile .Posting InformationPosting InformationPosting NumberPosting Number 2025175Posting/Functional TitleUniversity Pay Plan TitleLocationLocation San MarcosDepartmentDepartment Office of the Provost and VPAARecruitment TypeRecruitment Type Open to AllJob TypeJob Type Full-TimeFunding SourceFunding Source PermanentMonthly SalaryMonthly Salary Commensurate with experienceJob CategoryJob Category ExemptRequired Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• A distinguished record in teaching and scholarship with an earned doctorate (or equivalent terminal degree) to warrant an academic appointment at the rank of full professor with tenure in one of Texas State University's academic departments.
• A minimum of five years of experience in a leadership role in academic affairs.
• A demonstrated commitment to supporting faculty excellence, including promoting high-quality and impactful teaching and academic research; experience recruiting and retaining exceptional faculty; and an ability to recognize, leverage, and celebrate faculty strengths across tenure track and non-tenure track faculty.
• Strong communication skills, a commitment to transparency, a willingness to engage and listen to others, a commitment to shared governance, and the ability to collaborate with a wide range of constituencies.
• Experience with issues and strategies related to faculty development and success.
• Experience working in a university-setting developing and implementing tenured, tenure-track and non tenure line faculty development programs.Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with accreditation processes in higher education.
  • A passionate commitment to academic excellence, with demonstrated advocacy for faculty.
  • A collegial, collaborative, and accessible approach to leadership, with a track record of building meaningful partnerships and relations internally, externally, and across a university or system.
  • Substantial personnel management experience, including complex and difficult personnel issues and direct line supervision of academic and professional faculty.
  • A commitment to transparency in policy, strategy, and financial management, with an appreciation of and support for shared governance.
  • Experience with tools such as Academic Analytics and Digital Measures to help identify faculty of excellence who have not received national recognition and help them submit nomination packages for national awards.Job DescriptionThe Vice Provost for Faculty Success ( VPFS ) serves as a key member of the Office of the Provost leadership team to support faculty success by providing clear pathways for faculty advancement, recognition, development opportunities and successful on-boarding. The VPFS also provides oversight and leadership for the Office of Faculty Success, Office of Faculty Development, and the Center for Teaching and Learning.Job Duties
    • Coordinates and participates in the promotion and tenure process to help ensure a thorough and objective review of the substance and merits of each faculty member's case following customary methods.
    • Communicates with academic administrators and the faculty regarding tenure and promotion procedures.
    • Encourages and facilitates support of faculty academic freedom.
    • Collaborate on faculty hiring strategies, outreach programs, marketing approaches and financial incentives (in collaboration with the Senior Vice Provost) to attract high-quality faculty hires.
    • Supports initiatives to improve and sustain faculty retention, incorporates practices to monitor the welfare and health of departments and schools, and support functions, and promotes an engaging culture within the institution.
    • In conjunction with Human Resources and Talent Acquisition, coordinates hiring and on-boarding processes and assists dual career couples with partner placement issues while continually supporting initiatives relative to succession planning, mentoring, coaching, and developmental opportunities for faculty.
    • Participates in efforts relating to development programs for academic administrators.
    • Leads efforts to recognize and celebrate the excellence of Texas State University faculty by partnering with awarding entities to gather nominations, convene review committees, and oversee final selection and recognition of honorees.
    • Work with HR to ensure that international faculty, researchers, and staff attain the appropriate non-immigrant status.
    • Administers the faculty development leave program, providing faculty with an awareness of how participation optimizes transformational experience opportunities and expands the impact of teaching and scholarship. Proactively administers programs and partners with key finance and operations units to formulate strategies to monitor and evaluate salary and other budgetary recommendations to support a sound compensation strategy and resource management based on faculty qualifications and performance.
    • Provides oversight of the appointment and evaluation process for distinguished professor positions and coordinates the awarding of emeritus status/faculty retirement recognition.
    • Serves as an administrative liaison to the Faculty Senate.
    • Collaborates with the Faculty Ombudsperson to ensure faculty are treated fairly and equitably.
    • Assures teaching loads are in compliance with prescribed standards. Provides guidance and University information to department heads.
    • Oversees faculty credentialing for accreditation.
    • Supervises staff in the office of Faculty Success and works strategically with the Provost, Senior Vice Provost, Executive Vice President of Finance and Support Services, Chief Human Resources Officer, and the Vice President of Research to ensure programs and initiatives lead to faculty and academic administrator success.
    • Participates in faculty grievance investigations according to University Policies and Procedures.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.Additional Information to ApplicantsApplications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include the following as separate documents: a) Resume and b) Cover Letter.
      
      Application materials should be submitted through the university's employment opportunities website: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50407
      Nominations and inquiries can be directed to: Talent@txstate.edu .All inquiries, applications, and nominations will be held in the highest confidence.
      
      For additional information, please visit the Assistant/Associate Vice Provost Academic Advising and Transitions Executive Profile .Job Open DateJob Open Date 12/06/2024Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)Open Until Filled YesNormal Work DaysNormal Work Hours Start 8:00AMNormal Work Hours End 5:00PMPosting NoticesPosting Notices You will be required to electronically attach a resume and cover letter to your application.Legal and Required NoticesTexas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
      
      Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.Why work @ Texas State?--- Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
      --- Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
      --- Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
      --- Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
      --- An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
      --- Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
      
      
      By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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