California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is seeking a passionate advocate for faculty and student success to serve as the next Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs. Reporting directly to the University President, the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is a member of the President’s Cabinet. As both a Hispanic and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), CSUF seeks a Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs who has experience with addressing the needs of a complex and diverse campus population with a majority comprising first-generation and commuter students. The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs will provide academic and strategic leadership for all the University’s undergraduate, graduate, research and public service programs. In addition, they will provide leadership to approximately 2,900 employees, eight academic colleges, Academic Programs, Academic Resources, Black Student Academic Success, CalNAGPRA, Deputy Provost, Faculty Affairs and Records, International Education and Engagement, Library, Research and Sponsored Programs, and Student Academic Support.The incumbent must have a clear understanding of national educational trends and debates and how to influence those for a model comprehensive university. The successful candidate will be an effective and empowering manager, an advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and access across campus, an experienced partner in shared, collegial university governance, as well as a collaborator who can continue to build relationships with the community to gain support for and understanding of the institution. The Provost will work closely with the President, college deans and other officers in Academic Affairs to define academic priorities and develop strategies for achieving goals, providing overarching academic leadership and planning, and will develop an academic vision where student success, access, strategic enrollment, and retention are top priorities for traditional and nontraditional learners.
Successful candidates will have an earned doctorate and/or terminal professional degree from an accredited institution of higher education and a strong and established record of academic accomplishment acceptable for tenure as a full professor in a discipline offered at the University. They will have a minimum of five years of academic administrative experience, and at least three years leading an academic unit and a proven track record of successful collaboration in a shared governance environment and working within a collective bargaining environment in a democratic, flexible style to advance institutional goals and priorities.
Jim Sirianni, Beth Schaefer, Laurie Casteen of the Education Practice at Diversified Search Group have been retained for this search. To express interest in this role please submit a compelling cover letter and CV by filling out a Talent Profile. Additional information, including an inclusive excellence statement and references, will be required during the search process. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential. Nominations for this position can be addressed to [email protected].
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Those applications received by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time) on Thursday, February 27 will be assured full consideration.
California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.