Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies
Finalists Announced
The Search and Screen Committee for the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies is pleased to announce five finalists for the position.
The finalists are:
- Bruce Petrie, Ph.D. (Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of University-wide Assessment at Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota). Visiting April 14 and 15.
- Kenneth Paap, Ph.D., (Associate Vice President, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at San Francisco State University). Visiting April 21 and 22.
- Jeanne Clerc, Ed.D., (Associate Provost for Extended Studies and Distance Learning at Western Illinois University at Macomb and Moline). Visiting April 24 and 25.
- Andrew Phillips, Ph.D., (Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire). Visiting May 5 and 6.
- Colleen Willard-Holt, Ph.D., (Director of Initial Teacher Certification Programs and Coordinator of Elementary Education Program at Penn State Harrisburg). Visiting May 7 and 8.
Each of the finalists will be making two-day campus visits over the coming weeks. UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff, and students will have the opportunity to listen and speak to each candidate during an open forum on the dates and times listed below. The topic for candidate presentations is "The Role of Associate Vice Chancellor / Dean of Graduate Studies in a comprehensive liberal arts institution."
Feedback Form -- Return to Caitlin Lee, Schofield 217, by NOON on Friday, May 9, 2008.
Dr. Bruce Petrie will be visiting campus April 14 and 15 with a campus presentation on April 14 at 10:00 am in Davies Theatre.
Dr. Kenneth Paap will be visiting campus April 21 and 22 with a campus presentation on April 21 at 10:00 am in Davies Theatre.
Dr. Jeanne Clerc will be visiting campus April 24 and 25 with a campus presentation on April 24 at 10:00 am in Davies Theatre.
Dr. Andrew Phillips will be visiting campus May 5 and 6 with a campus presentation on May 5 at 10:00 am in Davies Theatre.
Dr. Colleen Willard-Holt will be visiting campus on May 7 and 8 with a campus presentation on May 7 at 10:00 am in Davies Theatre.
Position Announcement
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies. The Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies reports to and works in consultation with the Provost and Vice Chancellor and serves as a member of the Academic Affairs Deans Council. The Associate Vice Chancellor promotes and facilitates highest-quality academic programs by fostering a positive and productive work environment, a spirit of collaborative leadership, and a diverse learning environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES / POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (Vice Provost):
The Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs provides effective operational direction and coordination for the following major functions:
Personnel & Professional Development
- Assists the Provost and Vice Chancellor in personnel matters including:
- reviews recommendations regarding appointment, reappointment, tenure, promotion, and workload adjustments/overloads for faculty and recommendations regarding appointment, reappointment, promotions, indefinite status, faculty status, and overloads for instructional academic staff.
- participates in recruitment and orientation of new faculty and instructional academic staff.
- reviews all faculty and instructional academic staff contracts before issuance by the Provost.
- assists departments and colleges in the development and review of faculty evaluation plans.
- supports department chairs, deans, and university committees on all matters concerning the handling of faculty and instructional academic staff personnel issues including complaints and grievances, tenure and reappointment appeals, and serves on the Faculty Personnel Committee.
- serves as a liaison to UW System Legal Counsel for Academic Affairs.
- Works with college deans and department chairs on administration of the unclassified pay plan.
Program, Unit, and Initiative Oversight
- Oversees and advocates for selected programs and units including:
- NET.
- Continuing Education.
- Human Development Center.
- Learning and Technology Services.
- McIntyre Library.
- Coordinates and/or serves as liaison for select initiatives including:
- The administration of classroom and laboratory modernization funds.
- Campus information systems.
Academic Program Development
- Serves as the Program Review Coordinator for academic departmental/program reviews. Prepares reports of Provost's department review meetings and assists the Provost with follow-up activities.
- Facilitates the development of new graduate academic programs, certificates, and centers, and promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and curricular innovations at the graduate level. Serves as the UW System liaison for new graduate academic program initiatives.
- Participates in the campus processes for accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
- Supports the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs in implementing the goals of the University strategic plan, especially in regard to its priorities for transformed learning, continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Internal and External Communication and Representation
- Represents the University on the UW System Federal Relations Council.
- Serves on University and System committees and assists, or acts in the place of, the Provost and Vice Chancellor, or the Chancellor, as requested.
Dean of Graduate Studies:
The Dean of Graduate Studies provides leadership for academic units in the development and implementation of dynamic graduate programs of exceptional quality that grow clearly from faculty strengths; that build upon the undergraduate mission in select programs; and that meet regional needs.
The Dean of Graduate Studies provides effective operational direction and coordination for the following major functions:
- Collaborates with college deans and graduate program directors to ensure curricula of superior academic quality and to strengthen recruitment of diverse students who are well-qualified, intellectually curious and committed to graduate study and research.
- Advocates for Graduate Studies inside and outside the University.
- Chairs the Graduate Council.
- Coordinates and administers, in consultation with the Graduate Council,
all graduate programs of the University including:
- Assessment of effectiveness and quality of current and proposed graduate programs.
- Preparation of the graduate catalogue and other publications.
- Maintenance of student records.
- Collaborates with the Office of Admissions and academic departments in the recruitment and admission of graduate students.
- Administers the Graduate Studies budget and the awarding of all graduate assistantships and fellowships.
- Organizes and presides over the graduate faculty.
- Consults with deans, the Provost, and the Chancellor regarding graduate academic issues.
- Represents the University in designated University, System, regional, state, and national councils that are linked to graduate education.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Earned terminal degree from a regionally accredited university. Documentation of achievements as a teacher and scholar warranting the rank of full professor with tenure must be submitted. In addition, a successful candidate should evidence the following qualities:
- Successful experience as an academic administrator.
- Record of distinguished scholarly achievement in her or his discipline.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collegial interaction style.
- Ability to foster and sustain a positive, supportive environment for teaching, advising, service, scholarship, and administration.
- Strong commitment to and experience in shared governance.
- An appreciation of and dedication to fostering a diverse learning environment.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To apply, send: a letter of application addressing how the candidate meets each qualification and the major components of the duties on the Position Description; a complete curriculum vita; and the names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three individuals who have agreed to serve as professional references. Letters of reference may be requested at a later time.
The university reserves the right to check additional references with the permission of the candidate at the appropriate time in the process. Finalists' names must be released upon request. A criminal background check will be required prior to employment.
Nominations, applications, and application questions concerning this search may be directed to:
Ms. Caitlin Lee
Equal Opportunity Specialist
Office of Affirmative Action
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
Phone: 715-836-2387
Fax: 715-836-2902
Email: leemai@uwec.edu
APPLICATION DEADLINE: All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Priority screening of materials will begin on February 15, 2008. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO employer dedicated to enhancing diversity.
Posted 1/18/08
