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Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Recruitment #	732
Position Title	Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Effective Date	Open until filled
Classification	Administrator IV
Reports To	President

Description**

California State University, Long Beach invites nominations and applications for the position of Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Provost reports to the President and, as directed, will represent the University within the California State University system and other public and private sectors. The Senior Vice President works collaboratively with the Vice Presidents for Finance, Student Services, and Development.

The successful candidate will possess an earned doctorate or an appropriate terminal degree, be qualified to hold the rank of full professor and be able to demonstrate a commitment to shared governance. In addition to possessing a strong record of progressively responsible administrative experience, he/she will:

• Provide leadership in implementing the University’s mission and vision, which includes fulfilling its core purpose to “provide highly-valued undergraduate and graduate educational opportunities through superior teaching, research, creative activity, and service.”
• Lead the Division of Academic Affairs by continuously strengthening an academic environment that is supportive of student success.
• Oversee instructional and curricular programs; academic planning; and the development of educational policy.
• Encourage and facilitate faculty professional development, research, creative activity, and externally funded grants and resources that sustain scholarship.
• Provide leadership to enhance private philanthropic support for academic initiatives. The Provost will take an active role in supporting the upcoming comprehensive campaign.
• Develop and manage the budget ($140 million) and resources of the Division.
• Oversee personnel and employee relation functions within the Division.
• Provide administrative oversight of the managerial structures of the Division.
• Provide leadership experience in consulting with faculty through established consultative bodies.
• Participate in the University’s enrollment management planning.
• Encourage and facilitate service to the University, community engagement, service learning, and international education.
• Preserve the campus commitment to diversity, civility, and justice; and foster positive and cooperative working relationships with all areas of the campus community.

Appointment is effective April 1, 2010, or at a later negotiated date. While applications and nominations will be accepted until a new Provost is selected, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials to the address below by October 30, 2009. Review of applications will begin October 30, 2009. Applications will be treated confidentially until the final stages of the search process. Successful candidates for this position will be offered the position contingent on a satisfactory criminal record check. Letters of interest, inquiries, and nominations are welcome. Applicants should submit the following: letter of application addressing qualifications, academic resume, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of five professional references to:

 

R. William Funk & Associates

100 Highland Park Village, Suite 200

Dallas, Texas  75205

Web: www.rwilliamfunk.com

Email:  krisha.creal@rwilliamfunk.com

Phone: 214/522-1222

Fax: 214/295-3312

Recruitment Number: 732

 

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In addition to meeting fully its obligations of nondiscrimination under federal and state laws, CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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