Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

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rAbout 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
universitys 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.

For more information about this opportunity, position expectations, and
the local community view the [executive
profile.](https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5710796&targetURL=https://www.k-state.edu/academic-affairs/about/searches/avpfa/KState-AVPFA-LeadershipProfile.pdf)

Worksite Options:

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

What Youll 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
universitys 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 a