Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

About This Role:

Kansas State University (K-State) is a comprehensive research, land-grant institution serving students, learners, and the people of Kansas, the nation and the world. Located in Manhattan, Kansas, the mission of K-State is to foster excellent teaching, research and service that develop a highly skilled and educated citizenry necessary to advancing the wellbeing of Kansas, the nation and the international community. The university embraces an inclusive community, encourages engagement and is committed to the discovery of knowledge, the education of undergraduate and graduate students and improvement in the quality of life and standard of living of those we serve.

In September 2023, the university launched Next-Gen K-State, a new university strategic plan designed to build on prior planning efforts and core institutional assets, charting a bold future for leading the nation as a next-generation land-grant university. A key area of focus for this plan is accelerating academic innovation to meet the needs of students and lifelong learners, with supporting strategies and related strategic imperatives throughout the plan. With outstanding faculty at the core of university success, the university is strengthening its focus on faculty affairs and innovation to facilitate building a culture of inclusion, and creating systems and structures that value, incentivize, recognize and empower our faculty.

Job Purpose

K-State seeks an experienced leader to fill the role of Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs. Reporting directly to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Innovation, this new position will be responsible for providing direction and support for faculty programs, services, policies, and practices. The Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs will play a key role in helping to shape the composition and experience of the faculty of Kansas State University. This role will serve as the university’s primary liaison to the Faculty Senate for all matters related to faculty. This role also coordinates and collaborates closely with the Office of the Provost in matters involving academic personnel. 

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Worksite Options:

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Educational Requirements:

• A doctorate or other terminal degree from an accredited institution.

Required Qualifications/Competencies:

• 7+ years of relevant experience (e.g., faculty recruitment, retention, evaluation, reward structures).
• Demonstrated success supporting and motivating faculty in a university environment. 
• A record of distinguished academic achievement that satisfies the requirements for the rank of Tenured Professor in one of the university’s academic departments. 
• Proven leadership and strong management skills including the ability to manage and prioritize multiple activities.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, oversee, and assess strategic activities involving faculty development, including infusing academic innovation into their practices.
• Outstanding collaborative and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build strong working relationships and partnerships with university leaders, faculty, and staff across a large, complex, and diverse university.
• Experience participating in or with shared governance in faculty and academic affairs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational, solution development, management, and decision-making skills.  
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment, discretion, and sensitivity to confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications:

• University teaching experience.
• Experience as an academic department head or advising and supporting faculty affairs at a university, college, or departmental level.
• Demonstrated experience with conflict management and faculty grievance procedures.
• Proven ability to be adaptable to changing conditions and be comfortable with the ambiguity that accompanies varied types of credit and noncredit learning in a large public university.

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Curriculum vitae or resume
2. Cover letter

References will be asked for and contacted when named an on-campus finalist.

Screening of Applications Begins:

For best consideration, November 8, 2024.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$150,000-$180,000