Title

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Department Summary

Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students, focused on the continuous improvement of its people, and responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewater's accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking, pursuit of new knowledge, and deeper understanding, the cultivation of meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships, and fostering an appreciation for global engagement, all aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our institutional values, which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.

Bridgewater State University is equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the President, the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs serves as the chief academic officer, leads the division of Academic Affairs, serves as a member of the President's Cabinet, and is a liaison to the Academic and Student Life Committee of the Board of Trustees.

This position works collaboratively with highly committed faculty, librarians, and deans to ensure the quality and integrity of academic programs; coordinates the development of new and innovative programs; secures relevant accreditations; leads the recruitment and development of faculty; promotes excellence in teaching, scholarship, research, creative pursuits and service; leads the division's strategic planning efforts.

The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs oversees six academic colleges: Bartlett College of Science and Mathematics; College of Education and Health Sciences; College of Humanities and Social Sciences; Ricciardi College of Business; College of Graduate Studies; and the College of Continuing Studies.

The position also has responsibility for functional areas including, but not limited to Global Engagement; Grants and Sponsored Projects; Academic Achievement Center; Undergraduate Studies; Registrar; Library; Assessment and Institutional Research; High-Impact Practices; and Teaching and Learning.

A Provost Prospectus profile is included to learn more about Bridgewater State University and the valuable impact the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs serves to our community.

The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is a non-unit, FLSA exempt position; the terms and conditions of which are governed by the State Universities Non-Unit Professional Administrators Handbook. This position is an on-campus position with eligibility for a hybrid remote work option in accordance with the university's Remote Work Policy

Essential Duties

University Responsibilities:
* Uphold and promote the mission, vision, and values of the university and provide equity-minded institutional leadership to the division of Academic Affairs.
* Serve as a collaborative member of the President's Cabinet and assist the president with strategic planning, policy/procedure development and implementation, data-driven decision making, and faculty and librarian communications.
* Develop and implement the division's strategic plan and assess its departments, services, and programs to ensure alignment with the university's strategic priorities and goals; assist divisional staff with prioritizing initiatives to realize strategic goals.
* Partner and collaborate across all divisions to support vibrant student collegiate and academic interactions - student/faculty programming; high-impact practices; student engagement; and student success and retention.
* Engage in academic affairs and university events as a member of the President's Cabinet: e.g., commencement, social and racial justice activities, philanthropic endeavors, and other prominent campus traditions.
* Participate in the university's Strategic Enrollment Management Committee to support the recruitment, success, and engagement of a diverse student body.
* Support philanthropic initiatives pertaining to Academic Affairs or others as needed and offered by Alumni and Development.
* Represent the university at external meetings and events involving state university peers, the Department of Higher Education, and other relevant agencies as assigned by the President.
* Represent the division of Academic Affairs on university-wide committees, task forces, and work groups, as assigned by the President.

Divisional Responsibilities:
* Work collaboratively to set the academic vision, provide leadership and direction to a diverse population of faculty, librarians, and staff, promoting an ethos which supports equity, continuous improvement, and innovation which espouses the university's overarching priority of student success.
* Responsible for the oversight of all academic programs; lead the development of innovative and viable academic programs; maintain relationships with faculty and librarians, and work in conjunction in the creation and delivery of innovative curricula for all students.
* Promote a culture of excellence in teaching and learning in support of equity-minded student success and foster an inclusive and collegial environment which promotes belonging and embraces and celebrates diversity of people, thought, practice, and perspective.
* Support, enhance, and celebrate faculty, librarian, and student research, scholarly, and creative activities.
* Serve as the lead fiscal steward for the Academic Affairs division and implement a balanced divisional budget of $83.8 million ($76.3 million personnel and $7.5 million operating) in FY25 supporting the strategic goals of both the division and the university.
* Promote the use of technology and innovation to advance teaching and learning, as well as the strategic goals and initiatives of the division.
* Represent the Academic Affairs division in all crisis and emergency management related matters and assist in the coordination of crisis response.
* Responsible for the administration of all academic collective bargaining agreements.
* Oversee the review and development of equity-minded academic affairs policies and procedures ensuring alignment with institutional philosophy, compliance with relevant federal and state legal and regulatory requirements; communicate and educate all students on student life policies and procedures.
* Provide leadership and monitor all accreditation reviews and program assessments.
* Responsible for the recruitment, onboarding, development, and evaluation of faculty and staff within the Academic Affairs division.
* Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the President.

A Provost Prospectus profile is included to learn more about Bridgewater State University and the valuable impact the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs serves to our community.

Required Qualifications

* Earned doctorate or appropriate terminal degree.
* Proven record of teaching, scholarship, and/or accomplishment and service sufficient to qualify for an appointment as a full professor.
* Demonstrated effective and supervisory leadership experience of at least 10 years in higher education administration.
* Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning, best practices and understanding of current national trends in teaching and learning.
* Demonstrated knowledge of policies and best practices for academic affairs.
* Knowledge and experience in budgeting, fiscal management, and resource allocation.
* Experience managing human resources, knowledge of faculty recruitment and retention trends.
* Ability to work collaboratively with a diversity of people, thoughts, perspective, and practices.
* Demonstrated record of supporting the success of a diverse student body and experience with equity-minded practice in the academic affairs field.
* Commitment to equity, excellence, entrepreneurship, and innovation with an appreciation for the role of technology in achieving those standards.
* Demonstrated organizational skills, strong attention to detail, strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to be collaborative, as well as the ability to develop effective teams.
* Integrity, good judgment, and respect for others.

Preferred Qualifications

* Demonstrated belief in the importance of high quality, accessible public higher education.
* Prior experience working in a unionized environment.
* Evidence of commitment to BSU values.

Work Environment

Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employee with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BridgewaterStateUniv&layout_id=18

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.
This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University (BSU) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer which actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.

Position Type

Professional Non-Unit

Salary Range

$235,000 - $260,000. Salary will be commensurate with experience and a competitive benefits package including health and life insurance and retirement savings options offered.

Posting Number

S01173P

Open Date

01/14/2025

Close Date

02/16/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:

* A minimum of three (3) professional reference entries in space provided on the application form.
* Resume/CV
* Cover LetterPDN-9df899a5-946a-4daf-b604-3ec810aba07c