"Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor"

Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor

Company: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Job Location: Fairbanks, Alaska

Category: Academic Vice Presidents and Provosts

Type: Full-Time

The Provost serves as the chief academic officer of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), providing visionary leadership to foster a collaborative and innovative academic environment. This position oversees all academic units and services under the Provost organizational chart and plays a key role in developing and implementing academic policies, managing academic budgets, and ensuring the quality and relevance of UAF's curriculum. The Provost is also responsible for faculty affairs, institutional accreditation, academic reporting, and academic communications.

As Executive Vice Chancellor (EVC), the position acts as UAF's executive-in-charge in the Chancellor's absence and works closely with other Vice Chancellors to coordinate initiatives that span education, research, public service, enrollment, planning, and budget. The EVC champions shared governance and works across the university and system levels to support UAF's strategic goals and long-term success.

Success as the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor at UAF requires visionary leadership, strong collaboration, and a commitment to academic excellence. To thrive in this role:

• Build trusted, collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and university leadership.
• Champion shared governance, inclusivity, and transparency in decision-making.
• Align academic priorities with strategic goals and manage resources effectively.
• Stay informed on trends in higher education and lead innovative, forward-thinking initiatives.
• Support faculty development and uphold high standards for curriculum and accreditation.
• Communicate clearly and represent UAF with integrity in both internal and external settings.
• Leading with purpose, adaptability, and a student-centered focus will drive success in this pivotal role.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A record of successful leadership at a dean, associate dean or vice provost level or similar academic leadership experience;
• Experience in strategic planning, program development, assessment, faculty development and personnel management;
• Financial management experience;
• Experience in fostering excellence in teaching, scholarship, research/creative activity, and public and professional service

Preferred:

• Knowledge of key and emerging issues and research in higher education;
• Success in working in a shared governance environment;
• Experience in accreditation;
• A record of community engagement;
• Experience in a wide range of degree programs, ranging from occupational endorsements to Ph.D. degrees;
• Experience with delivery of place-based education, distance education and educational technology;
• Experience in providing education to traditional and nontraditional students in multicampus and rural settings; and
• A demonstrated interest in Arctic and circumpolar issues.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, Officer of the University position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

Salary is commensurate, based on education and experience.

A complete submission will include the application form, cover letter, CV and three (3) professional references.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Applicant review will begin on August 18, 2025.

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If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Brittany Tappa, Signers' Business Office HR Coordinator, at bjtappa@alaska.edu or 907-474-6353.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is designated as an officer of the university or senior administrator at the discretion of the president.