Position Details
University of Colorado | Denver
Official Title: Associate Vice Chancellor
Working Title: Associate Vice Chancellor for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development
FTE: Full-time
Salary Range: $200,000 to $220,000
Position #00350743 – Requisition #40962
***Open to CU Denver employees only***
About the University of Colorado Denver
Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We're the state's premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top-ranked bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners—at any stage of their life and career—for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $665 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu.
Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *
The Associate Vice Chancellor for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development (AVCFAPD) is a senior academic leader and a member of the Provost's Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The AVCFAPD provides strategic leadership for faculty affairs, faculty success, and academic culture across the CU Denver campus.
This role is responsible for advancing faculty excellence and wellbeing across the full faculty lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, development, evaluation, advancement, governance, and transition. Central to the position is fostering an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing academic environment in which faculty thrive as teachers, scholars, mentors, and institutional leaders.
In alignment with CU Denver's mission as a public, urban serving, equity focused research university, the AVCFAPD leads and coordinates institutional policies, practices, and initiatives that support faculty success; promote excellence and innovation in teaching and pedagogy; ensure fair and consistent faculty personnel processes; and align faculty work with student success and institutional priorities.
What you will do:
Faculty Affairs and Academic Personnel Strategy
Faculty Development, Teaching Excellence, and Academic Leadership
Faculty Performance, Workload, Recognition, and Retention
Shared Governance, Faculty Culture, and Institutional Change
Faculty Success, Equity, and Well-Being
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education, with significant responsibility for faculty affairs, academic administration, or faculty development.
• Demonstrated expertise in faculty personnel policies, evaluation processes, and shared governance.
• Documented experience leading faculty professional development, mentoring, or institutional initiatives.
Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)
• Record of accomplishment at the rank of full professor or equivalent.
• Experience leading an academic unit at or above the level of department chair/head.
• Demonstrated leadership in teaching excellence, faculty pedagogy, or academic innovation.
• Experience at a public research university and/or equity serving institution.
• Experience navigating multicampus or system level governance environments.
• Demonstrated success managing organizational change and conflict in complex academic settings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Deep understanding of academic culture and faculty roles.
• Ability to lead through influence, collaboration, and evidence-based decision making.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Ability to effectively partner with senior leadership, faculty governance, and campus stakeholders.
• Knowledge of faculty HR practices, including recruitment, evaluation, compensation, and workload analysis.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Conditions of Employment
• Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required.
• This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.
Mental, Physical, and/or Environmental Requirements
• This position may be performed in a hybrid or remote environment, requiring the ability to work effectively in a remote setting. This includes maintaining a dedicated workspace free of excessive noise or distractions, reliable internet connectivity, and the ability to participate in virtual meetings for extended periods. Employees must be able to independently manage time, remain stationary for prolonged computer-based work, and transport necessary equipment (such as a laptop and peripherals) between their remote work location and the office as needed.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [contact details available in the full listing] .
Employment Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $200,000 – $220,000.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
Application Deadline
Open to CU Denver employees only – deadline 9/17/2026
Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:
• A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
• A current CV/resume
• List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)
Questions should be directed to Tyler Keyworth, [contact details available in the full listing]
Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.
University of Colorado | Denver
Official Title: Associate Vice Chancellor
Working Title: Associate Vice Chancellor for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development
FTE: Full-time
Salary Range: $200,000 to $220,000
Position #00350743 – Requisition #40962
***Open to CU Denver employees only***
About the University of Colorado Denver
Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We're the state's premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top-ranked bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners—at any stage of their life and career—for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $665 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu.
Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *
The Associate Vice Chancellor for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development (AVCFAPD) is a senior academic leader and a member of the Provost's Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The AVCFAPD provides strategic leadership for faculty affairs, faculty success, and academic culture across the CU Denver campus.
This role is responsible for advancing faculty excellence and wellbeing across the full faculty lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, development, evaluation, advancement, governance, and transition. Central to the position is fostering an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing academic environment in which faculty thrive as teachers, scholars, mentors, and institutional leaders.
In alignment with CU Denver's mission as a public, urban serving, equity focused research university, the AVCFAPD leads and coordinates institutional policies, practices, and initiatives that support faculty success; promote excellence and innovation in teaching and pedagogy; ensure fair and consistent faculty personnel processes; and align faculty work with student success and institutional priorities.
What you will do:
Faculty Affairs and Academic Personnel Strategy
- Provide institutional leadership for faculty affairs and
academic personnel strategy across the faculty lifecycle, ensuring
that policies and practices advance academic excellence,
institutional priorities, and a strong and sustainable
faculty.
- Provide university-wide leadership and oversight for faculty
recruitment, appointment, onboarding, evaluation, promotion and
tenure, post-tenure review, sabbaticals and leaves, grievances,
retention, and separation.
- Lead institutional faculty hiring planning in partnership with
the Provost and deans, aligning faculty investments with academic
priorities, enrollment and program needs, research strengths, and
available resources.
- Establish and interpret university-level faculty policies and
standards and ensure consistent, equitable, and effective
implementation across schools and colleges.
- Ensure institutional compliance with faculty credentialing,
accreditation, Regent and System requirements, and applicable state
and federal requirements.
- Advise the Provost, deans, and other academic leaders on
complex faculty personnel matters and emerging issues affecting the
faculty.
Faculty Development, Teaching Excellence, and Academic Leadership
- Provide strategic leadership for faculty development across
career stages, advancing faculty effectiveness as teachers,
scholars, mentors, institutional citizens, and academic
leaders.
- Lead university-wide strategy for teaching excellence and
pedagogical innovation, including effective use of emerging
technologies and evolving instructional modalities.
- Advance faculty practices that strengthen student learning,
engagement, belonging, and success across CU Denver's diverse
student population.
- Develop a robust faculty leadership pipeline through leadership
development, mentoring, and preparation for roles including program
director, department chair/head, associate dean, and other academic
leadership positions.
- Partner with deans and academic leaders to strengthen the
onboarding, development, effectiveness, and success of department
chairs and other faculty leaders.
- Foster mentoring, professional growth, and career advancement
opportunities responsive to faculty across appointment types,
disciplines, career stages, and roles.
Faculty Performance, Workload, Recognition, and Retention
- Provide institutional leadership for faculty performance
management, including annual evaluation, workload, professional
development leave, sabbaticals, and related policies and
processes.
- Establish and interpret university-level expectations and
frameworks for faculty workload and differentiated contributions,
working with academic leaders to promote appropriate consistency,
transparency, and accountability across units.
- Use institutional data and evidence to identify faculty
workforce trends, workload patterns, compensation and retention
issues, and opportunities to strengthen faculty effectiveness and
sustainability.
- Lead institutional strategies for faculty recognition,
retention, and career advancement, including university-level
awards and recognition of excellence in teaching, research and
creative work, mentorship, service, and public impact.
- Partner with deans, Human Resources, and other university
leaders on faculty compensation, salary equity, retention, and
related workforce strategies.
Shared Governance, Faculty Culture, and Institutional Change
- Serve as a principal liaison between the Provost's Office and
faculty governance, fostering effective shared governance and
constructive engagement among faculty, academic leaders, and
university administration.
- Advise the Provost and senior academic leadership on faculty
perspectives, emerging concerns, and issues affecting academic
culture and institutional effectiveness.
- Lead and support institutional change initiatives affecting
faculty roles, policies, expectations, and academic culture.
- Foster a high-performing academic culture that values
excellence in teaching, research and creative work, mentorship,
service, collaboration, and shared responsibility for the
university's mission.
- Facilitate constructive engagement on complex or sensitive
faculty and academic issues and strengthen institutional capacity
for productive dialogue and change.
Faculty Success, Equity, and Well-Being
- Provide institutional leadership for strategies that promote
faculty success, professional sustainability, well-being, equity,
and belonging.
- Advance equitable and transparent practices in faculty
recruitment, appointment, compensation, evaluation, workload,
mentoring, advancement, leadership development, and
recognition.
- Ensure institutional compliance with applicable faculty
employment and compensation requirements in partnership with Human
Resources, University Counsel, deans, and CU System offices.
- Identify systemic barriers to faculty success and work with
academic leaders to develop institutional strategies that
strengthen faculty experience, engagement, retention, and
effectiveness.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education, with significant responsibility for faculty affairs, academic administration, or faculty development.
• Demonstrated expertise in faculty personnel policies, evaluation processes, and shared governance.
• Documented experience leading faculty professional development, mentoring, or institutional initiatives.
Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)
• Record of accomplishment at the rank of full professor or equivalent.
• Experience leading an academic unit at or above the level of department chair/head.
• Demonstrated leadership in teaching excellence, faculty pedagogy, or academic innovation.
• Experience at a public research university and/or equity serving institution.
• Experience navigating multicampus or system level governance environments.
• Demonstrated success managing organizational change and conflict in complex academic settings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Deep understanding of academic culture and faculty roles.
• Ability to lead through influence, collaboration, and evidence-based decision making.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Ability to effectively partner with senior leadership, faculty governance, and campus stakeholders.
• Knowledge of faculty HR practices, including recruitment, evaluation, compensation, and workload analysis.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Conditions of Employment
• Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required.
• This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.
Mental, Physical, and/or Environmental Requirements
• This position may be performed in a hybrid or remote environment, requiring the ability to work effectively in a remote setting. This includes maintaining a dedicated workspace free of excessive noise or distractions, reliable internet connectivity, and the ability to participate in virtual meetings for extended periods. Employees must be able to independently manage time, remain stationary for prolonged computer-based work, and transport necessary equipment (such as a laptop and peripherals) between their remote work location and the office as needed.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [contact details available in the full listing] .
Employment Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $200,000 – $220,000.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
Application Deadline
Open to CU Denver employees only – deadline 9/17/2026
Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:
• A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
• A current CV/resume
• List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)
Questions should be directed to Tyler Keyworth, [contact details available in the full listing]
Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.
