Associate Provost in Grantham

This position is expected to support the Provost by providing vision, leadership, strategic planning, coordination of and oversight to the operations and delivery of undergraduate and graduate curriculum development; developing new academic partnerships and initiatives that demonstrate continuous improvement of the academic programs; providing leadership and coordination of the generative A.I. strategy and Educational Technology for the Community of Educators; overseeing the University’s learning resources including the Registrar’s Office, Murray Library, the Sider Institute, and University Archives; and overseeing the faculty hiring process.

Education Required: Doctorate required.

Experience Required: A minimum of ten years’ experience in educational information systems, curriculum management, academic support services, or collegiate academics, including teaching.

Skills, Characteristics Required for Position:

• Commitment to Christ-centered higher education and the mission of Messiah University
• Expert knowledge of higher education curriculum and academic operations
• Ability to develop and implement strategic planning and organizational design to leverage a broad spectrum of information and learning resources
• Outstanding leadership, management, project management, and communication skills
• Ability to relate complex technical ideas to a broad range of constituents
• Expertise in statistical analysis and institutional research
• Knowledge of information and technology systems, including trends and developments in higher education information and technology practices and generative A.I.
• Understanding and appreciation of rapidly evolving models of teaching, learning, and scholarship
• Commitment to providing superb client service to faculty, staff, and students.

Primary Duties:

• Oversee undergraduate and graduate curriculum development in coordination with the School Deans, Department Chairs, and Program Directors, including providing leadership in generating and maintaining efficient and appropriate curricular offerings, ensuring student needs are met and sections maintain adequate occupancy.
• Manage the curriculum in CALM in coordination with Deans and the Director of Academic Operations to ensure baselines are accurate.
• Oversee the work, development, and evaluation of the University Registrar and Director of Murray Library, the Sider Institute, and University Archives.
• Oversee the development and approval of the University Academic Calendar.
• Develop the agenda and provide relevant materials for the Undergraduate Academic Council.
• Oversee archiving and periodic review of undergraduate course syllabi.

Program Assessment and Educational Technology:

• Coordinate with the Office of Institutional Research and School Deans to lead the annual review of academic programs and develop data-informed strategic academic proposals for the Provost.
• Work with the Office of Institutional Research and Director of Academic Operations to maintain academic area data including faculty loads, student/faculty ratio, and program productivity and efficiency metrics.
• Provide leadership and coordinate the generative A.I. strategy and Educational Technology for the Community of Educators.

Academic Partnerships:

• Develop new academic partnerships and create innovative learning opportunities, including providing leadership to existing programs of The Bridge Center for Continuing Education.

Faculty Recruitment and Hiring:

• Coordinate the faculty recruitment and hiring process with the School Deans and Director of Academic Operations.

Additional Areas of Responsibility:

• Serve on University Council, Undergraduate Academic Council, Graduate Council, Provost’s Cabinet, and Provost’s Educational Leadership Team.
• Oversee budget preparation, analysis, and tracking for all areas of supervision in coordination with the Director of Academic Operations.
• Serve as the Provost’s designee on university committees as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Provost.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

Secondary Duties: Other duties as assigned.

Diversity: Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Personal Statement - Leadership

Optional Documents:

• Resume