Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs/Provost
Full Time
Havre, MT
Posted
Job description
Montana State University-Northern (Northern), located in north-central Montana, seeks a Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs/Provost who will embrace Northern’s commitment to its unique academic and hands-on learning environment. Northern provides its students with higher education for professional and technical careers and serves an area that includes four Native American reservations along with Montana’s smallest and largest towns. The University functions as an important cultural resource and continuing education center.
The Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs/Provost (VCAA/Provost) will lead the institution in providing well-educated graduates who are ready to take their skills, competencies, and knowledge into the workforce. Northern seeks an education visionary committed to enhancing the economic and social mobility of our student population.
The VCAA/Provost will oversee the planning, implementation, and assessment of academic programming. This programming will meet the needs of students, industry, and geographic region; will provide academic facilities that allow faculty and students to access current technologies in aesthetically pleasing and safe spaces; will support professional development for faculty; and will deliver scheduling so that students can achieve their goals and complete their degrees in a timely manner (
Strategic Plan). In order to present an educational experience that enriches student and faculty lives, the VCAA/Provost will collaborate with industry, alumni, community, and campus partners.
As a campus leader, the VCAA/Provost will support the strategic goals of academic affairs, student affairs, enrollment management, athletics, administration and finance, and facility services. Representing Northern, the VCAA/Provost will encourage faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders to support one another in achieving the
All ‘N’ Strategic Plan 2021-2031 goals.
In Academic Affairs, experienced academic deans, knowledgeable college chairs, and engaged faculty provide the foundation for MSU-Northern’s mission fulfillment and the institution’s commitment to students. In addition, the Office of Teaching and Learning Excellence (OTLE) supports faculty sharing best practices in curriculum development, pedagogy, academic program review, and educational technology.
Across the institution, federally funded TRiO Grant Student Support Services (SSS) serves first generation students, economically challenged students, and students with disabilities. The Little River Institute (LRI), under a federal Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution grant, provides culturally appropriate academic and personal support for American Indian students and offers professional development opportunities for MSU-Northern faculty and staff. Tutoring Central involves faculty in tutoring decisions and training, along with peer tutors working with students. Student Affairs programming and residence life offer holistic educational approaches to student development and engagement. Athletic teams and coaches work to ensure academic success for MSUN student-athletes. The VCAA/Provost will experience an institution that supports its students in meeting their academic and personal goals.
The Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs/Provost will be innovative and strong in creating compelling strategies to meet today’s higher education challenges. The VCAA/Provost will support the students whom Northern serves and will grow academic programs that allow students to successfully thrive in the ever-changing work world and in their lives beyond work.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key duties including but are not limited to the following:
- Advise the Chancellor on all matters relating to the university’s academic functions and the institution’s mission and strategic plan.
- Provides academic and executive level leadership and supervision for all academic programs and educational support services in the following areas:
a. Provide guidance, leadership and motivation for all faculty and staff within undergraduate, graduate, continuing education programs, and educational support areas,
b. Set standards for assessing the qualify of programs, teaching of the curriculum, and student learning,
c. Provide strong leadership to ensure that all programs meet the standards of the accrediting bodies,
d. Coordinate and manage, with the Vice Chancellor of Administration and Finance, the budget development of various colleges and academic support services. Prepare the annual budget recommendations for these areas,
e. Promote excellence and enhance academic instruction, research, scholarship, creative activity, public service, and the diversity of the institution,
f. Manage the preparation and accuracy of the academic schedule,
g. Manage low-enrolled academic programs and use data-driven justification for action plans,
h. Manage annual academic program reviews,
i. Conduct faculty performance reviews and promotion and tenure process per the Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement,
j. Review all academic grants, contracts, and articulation agreements.
6. Authorize and oversee faculty overload, alternative delivery, and adjunct assignments and compensation decisions.
7. Provide reports to Leadership including productivity, faculty load, turnover rates, overall program health, and departmental updates.
8. Identify new sources of revenue to support existing programs and provide leadership for the creation and funding of new programs, which foster the mission and goals of the university.
9. Oversee the Assessment Committee, Deans’ Council, and Professional Education Unit.
10. Attend committee meetings as directed by policy and Chancellor.
11. Participate in faculty union contract negotiations.
12. Participate in public relations activities that foster external relationships that further the mission and goals of the university.
13. Represent MSU-Northern Academic programs at Board of Regents (BOR) and Chief Academic Officers (CAO) meetings.
14. Manage academic reporting to the Northwest Commission on College and Universities (NWCCU), Board of Regents (BOR), Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education (OCHE) and Montana State University.
15. Participate in the campus-wide process of strategic planning and implementation.
16. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required to further the mission and goals of the institution.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Earned doctorate.
- Leadership experience demonstrating successful oversight, supervision, and strategic planning responsibilities.
- Achieved academic rank through record of teaching and scholarship in an academic program.
- Demonstrated experience with regional accreditation reporting and requirements.
- Demonstrated experience with policy development.
- Demonstrated budgeting experience.
- Experience at state agency or institution of higher education.
- Demonstrated experience with hiring, review, and termination of employees.
- Grant management and reporting experience.
- Experience working with collective bargaining units for faculty and staff.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.
- Familiarity with institutional research as it relates to enrollment, retention, and graduation rates.
- Familiarity with current technology as it relates to excellence in teaching and learning.
The successful candidate will be able to
1. Communicate well;
2. Manage conflict;
3. Develop and execute objectives, strategies, and timelines to move the university’s initiatives forward;
4. Provide clear strategic direction to deans, administrative personnel, and direct reports; and
5. Provide leadership.
Special Requirements Physical Demands
1. Must be able with or without reasonable accommodation to work in a typical office environment, to meet with groups across the campus and the state, and to deal with multiple priorities in a high stress environment.
2. Must be able with or without reasonable accommodation to communicate at public events and ceremonies.
This position has supervisory duties?
Posting Detail Information
Announcement Number
2022-23-S00010P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
As soon as possible
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Until an adequate pool is established
No
Special Instructions Summary
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.msun.edu/postings/2259
Diversity Statement
Nondiscrimination Statement and Title IX Coordinator Notice Policy Statement
Montana State University-Northern (MSUN) commits to a learning and working environment that emphasizes the dignity and worth of every member of its community that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment based upon race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, gender, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation (taken together, generally, “protected-class harm”). An inclusive environment is necessary for a healthy and productive University community.
Consistent with MSUN’s commitment, and with all applicable law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment, including sexual misconduct prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and will take appropriate action to prevent, resolve, and remediate the effects of protected-class harm.
The Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy defines and prohibits protected-class misconduct, and the Discrimination Grievance Procedures set forth the University’s processes for addressing and resolving such reports. The Policy and Procedures apply to all University programs and activities, including, but not limited to, admissions, athletics, instruction, grading, University housing, and University employment. In addition, the law prohibits retaliation against an individual for opposing any practices prohibited by this Policy, for bringing or responding to a complaint of discrimination or harassment, for assisting someone with such a complaint, for attempting to stop such discrimination or harassment, or for participating in resolution of a complaint of discrimination or harassment.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX at the University and reports about all forms of protected-class discrimination and harassment should be made to the Director of Human Resources/ Title IX Coordinator:
Human Resources /Title IX
Montana State University-Northern
PO Box 7751
Havre MT 59501
Director of Human Resources/ Title IX Coordinator:
Suzanne Hunger
Suzanne.hunger@msun.edu
Location:
208 Cowan Hall
Tel: (406) 265.3568
E-mail: titleixcoordinator@msun.edu or suzanne.hunger@msun.edu
Please note that reports can be made at any time, including during non-business hours, by using the email address or listed telephone number (and leaving a private message).
Title IX Coordinator
The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the University’s compliance with federal and state discrimination and harassment laws, including Title IX. The Title IX Coordinator oversees compliance with the University’s Discrimination and Grievance Policy. Specifically, the Title IX Coordinator:
Montana State University-Northern (MSUN) commits to a learning and working environment that emphasizes the dignity and worth of every member of its community that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment based upon race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, gender, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation (taken together, generally, “protected-class harm”). An inclusive environment is necessary for a healthy and productive University community.
Consistent with MSUN’s commitment, and with all applicable law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment, including sexual misconduct prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and will take appropriate action to prevent, resolve, and remediate the effects of protected-class harm.
The Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy defines and prohibits protected-class misconduct, and the Discrimination Grievance Procedures set forth the University’s processes for addressing and resolving such reports. The Policy and Procedures apply to all University programs and activities, including, but not limited to, admissions, athletics, instruction, grading, University housing, and University employment. In addition, the law prohibits retaliation against an individual for opposing any practices prohibited by this Policy, for bringing or responding to a complaint of discrimination or harassment, for assisting someone with such a complaint, for attempting to stop such discrimination or harassment, or for participating in resolution of a complaint of discrimination or harassment.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX at the University and reports about all forms of protected-class discrimination and harassment should be made to the Director of Human Resources/ Title IX Coordinator:
Human Resources /Title IX
Montana State University-Northern
PO Box 7751
Havre MT 59501
Director of Human Resources/ Title IX Coordinator:
Suzanne Hunger
Suzanne.hunger@msun.edu
Location:
208 Cowan Hall
Tel: (406) 265.3568
E-mail: titleixcoordinator@msun.edu or suzanne.hunger@msun.edu
Please note that reports can be made at any time, including during non-business hours, by using the email address or listed telephone number (and leaving a private message).
Title IX Coordinator
The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the University’s compliance with federal and state discrimination and harassment laws, including Title IX. The Title IX Coordinator oversees compliance with the University’s Discrimination and Grievance Policy. Specifically, the Title IX Coordinator:
- Coordinates educational programs and trainings regarding discrimination and harassment prevention for students and employees;
- Responds to and seeks to resolve reports of discrimination and harassment following the Procedures;
- Provides information about and, if requested, assists with criminal reporting;
- Provides information about resources for obtaining advocacy, healthcare, and counseling services; and
- Coordinates supportive and protective measures for members of the MSUN community.
A full copy of the University’s Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy and the accompanying Discrimination Grievance Procedures are available on the Human Resources and Title IX website. More information about reporting options, resources, and other information about sexual harassment, including sexual assault, is located at the Human Resources and Title IX website: https://www.msun.edu/hr/titleix/index.aspx
This notice is disseminated annually to students and employees at the Montana State University-Northern.
For further information regarding Title IX and non-discrimination, visit http://www.ed.gov/ocr or contact:
U.S. Department of Education
915 Second Avenue, Room 3310
Seattle, WA 98174-1099
Telephone: (206) 607-1600
Facsimile: (206) 607-1601
Email: OCR.Seattle@ed.gov
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/know.html?src=ft
Montana State University -Northern makes reasonable accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU-Northern provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Office of Human Resources, PO Box 7751, Montana State University-Northern, Havre, MT 59501; 406-265-4147; http://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/EmployPref.pdf
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