The Associate Provost for Academic Affairs serves as a senior academic administrator and key member of the Provost’s leadership team. Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Associate Provost provides leadership in advancing academic quality, student success, faculty development, institutional effectiveness, and operational excellence within Academic Affairs.
The Associate Provost extends the reach of the Provost by coordinating academic initiative, implementing university policies, and ensuring effective day-to-day operations of the Provost’s Office. The role requires independent judgment, strategic thinking, and collaborative leadership across colleges, administrative units, and institutional stakeholders.
The Associate Provost works closely with the Provost to develop, implement, and monitor academic policies, curriculum processes, assessment initiatives, accreditation efforts, and strategic priorities that support the university’s mission and strategic plan.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Academic Operations and Policy Leadership
Provide operational leadership for the daily functions of Academic Affairs and the Provost’s Office, ensuring the consistent implementation of academic policies, procedures, and institutional standards. Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing academic operational processes including course scheduling, faculty workload review, academic standards, and policy implementation
- Review and revision of the academic catalog and faculty handbook
- Assisting with interpretation and implementation of academic policies and procedures
- Representing the Provost in meetings, committees, and institutional events as needed
Curriculum, Assessment, and Academic Quality
Provide leadership in strengthening curriculum development, assessment practices, and continuous academic improvement. Responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with colleges and schools to support curriculum development, program review, and course innovation
- Leading processes for course and program-level assessment, data collection, and reporting
- Supporting institutional assessment initiatives and continuous improvement practices
- Facilitating Academic Affairs participation in Assessment Day and other assessment initiatives
Institutional Effectiveness, Accreditation, and Program Review
Provide leadership and coordination for institutional effectiveness processes and accreditation efforts. Responsibilities include:
- Supporting institutional accreditation initiatives, including coordination of SACSCOC activities in collaboration with the Provost
- Monitoring and supporting accreditation efforts for externally accredited academic programs
- Managing internal program reviews and quality improvement processes
- Oversight of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment and Institutional Research directors
Faculty Development and Academic Support
Support faculty success and professional development across Academic Affairs. Responsibilities include:
- Providing oversight and coordination of initiatives related to the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL)
- Supporting faculty development programming and teaching excellence initiatives
- Coordinating the faculty awards process, faculty evaluation processes, and student feedback surveys
- Supporting adjunct faculty onboarding processes in collaboration with Human Resources
Strategic Initiatives and Academic Partnerships
Assist the Provost in advancing institutional priorities and strategic initiatives. Responsibilities include:
- Supporting the implementation and monitoring of the University Strategic Plan within Academic Affairs
- Collaborating with campus partners to expand high-impact practices, including internships, undergraduate research, and experiential learning opportunities
- Serving as liaison with enrollment and marketing units to support academic recruitment and program visibility
Administrative and Resource Oversight
Provide oversight for operational resources and administrative processes within Academic Affairs. Responsibilities include:
- Monitoring budgets related to faculty development, travel, and academic initiatives
- Reviewing workload, overload, and stipend reporting processes
- Overseeing graduate assistant assignments connected to the School of Graduate Studies
- Supporting operational coordination for academic units such as CETL, the Honors Program, Undergraduate Research initiatives, and related academic support areas
- Managing facilities requests and academic operations related to the Charlotte campus
Service and Special Projects
Contribute to institutional governance and leadership initiatives. Responsibilities include:
- Serving on institutional and Academic Affairs committees
- Supporting academic ceremonies and university events as a representative of the Provost
- Managing special projects and strategic initiatives assigned by the Provost
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited university.
- Successful, full-time, previous higher education teaching experience and demonstrated commitment to excellence in pedagogy.
- Successful previous higher education administrative experience in a role such as Chairperson, Dean, Assistant Vice President, or Assistant Provost.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior administrators, colleagues, students, and community partners.
- Highly developed emotional intelligence and polished executive presence.
- Strong analytical and quantitative abilities and attention to detail.
- Credentials and professional activity that qualifies candidate for the rank of Associate Professor or above
- Ability to work in a transparent and cooperative manner in support of the mission of Gardner-Webb University
Competitive Benefits: Retirement matching, Tuition remission, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Short term/long term disability, Life insurance, Paid time off, Paid sick leave, 17 paid holidays, Wellness opportunities, On-campus health center.