The Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs directs and coordinates activities of departments within Academic Affairs, while assisting the Provost in formulating and administering organizational policies related to faculty recruitment, hiring, orientation, development, recognition, and promotion. Generally, the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs:

• Manages direct reporting lines as appropriate, including the reporting lines for the Director of Academic Personnel Services, Director of Faculty Activity Reporting, the Campus Office of Undergraduate Research Initiatives, the Center for Community Engagement, and the Center for Faculty Leadership and Development.
• Leads efforts in Academic Affairs to promote the University's inclusive excellence framework in collaboration with deans, chairs, and other campus leaders.
• Recommends policy changes related to faculty affairs, including changes in the institutional Handbook of Operating Procedures.
• Oversees processes associated with faculty recruitment, appointment, orientation, evaluation, promotion, tenure, retention, and leave.
• Provides guidance for college and departmental workload policies and faculty annual performance evaluation.
• Designs, develops, and implements programs related to faculty success, in consultation with the Provost.
• Implements programs to recognize and honor excellence among the faculty.
• Liaises with Human Resources, Budget, Facilities Services, and other offices across campus to support faculty success.
• Assists with grant writing and grants management as appropriate.
• Liaises with, and provides professional development for, department chairs and program directors.
• Hears student grievances on behalf of the Provost and recommends appropriate resolution.
• Represents the Provost as needed and appropriate.
• Collaborates with leaders in the Provost's Office, the Faculty Senate, and across the University in formulating and establishing policies, operating procedures, and goals.
• Maintains a national perspective to stay abreast of developments in higher education.
• Assists with the day-to-day management of operations for designated area(s).
• Complies with all State and University policies.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Applicants must hold a terminal degree in an academic discipline. Additionally, applicants shall be tenured full professors, possess experience in higher education administration, have a collaborative mindset and skillset, and possess strong communication skills. Finally, UTEP seeks applicants who possess an appreciation for the bilingual, multicultural nature of a border community.

In keeping with its Access and Excellence mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.