The Associate Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate Studies reports to and works in consultation with the Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The Associate Vice Chancellor promotes and facilitates the highest quality in academic curriculum and academic support programs by fostering a positive and productive work environment, a spirit of collaborative leadership, and a commitment to inclusive excellence.
Responsibilities
The Associate Vice Chancellor provides effective oversight, operational direction, and coordination for the following major functions:
- Coordinate and administer all aspects of the undergraduate curriculum.
- Supervise and oversee personnel and programmatic operations of select student support programs and units.
- Monitor and coordinate key performance measures for undergraduate experiences.
- Collaborate with college deans and program directors to ensure curricula of superior academic quality and to strengthen recruitment and success of diverse students.
- Facilitate the development of new academic programs, certificates, and centers, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration and curricular innovations at all levels.
- Serve as the Program Review Coordinator for academic program and academic support program reviews.
- Serve as the UW System liaison for new academic programs and coordinate campus responses to constituents.
- Foster an organizational and educational climate that promotes and celebrates diversity.
And other duties as assigned by the Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
Requirements
- Earned doctorate/terminal degree from an accredited institution.
- Tenurable as a full professor in one of the academic departments as evidenced by an appropriate record of scholarly activity and teaching excellence.
- Proven ability to provide higher education administrative leadership and vision.
- Minimum three years experience in higher education administration at or above department chair.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusiveness among faculty, staff, and students.
Considered an Asset
- Collaborative leadership style and an innovative approach to problem solving.
- Experience with student support services and co-curricular initiatives.
Application Procedure
Materials required:
- Letter of application
- Résumé
- Contact information for at least three references
Application materials should be sent electronically to:
AVC Search Committee Chair
Office of the Provost
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
Phone: 715.836.2387
Email:leemai@uwec.edu
Position begins July 1, 2010.
To ensure full consideration, completed applications must be received by April 16, 2010. However, screening will continue until position is filled.
The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Applicants' names are subject to public release unless confidentiality has been requested in writing. Names of all finalists must be released upon request. A criminal background check will be required prior to employment.
To learn more, visit the Web site: www.uwec.edu/acadaff/jobs
