Vice Provost - Academic And Faculty Administration

About The Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY

The Vice Provost for Academic and Faculty Administration (VPAFA) is a one year (renewable), half-time appointment in the Office of the Provost. Reporting to the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, duties will include oversight of the faculty leave process, sabbatical applications, faculty professional development opportunities, and review of faculty position postings. Special projects related to academic administration may include regulatory activities and visiting faculty and scholar appointments as designated by the Office of the Provost. The VPAFA will devote approximately 20 hours per week to these responsibilities during the calendar year.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold a tenured appointment or be eligible to be appointed as a faculty member in an academic department. They will have demonstrated leadership experience and expertise in faculty and academic affairs. They will be knowledgeable about and have experience in university governance, organization, and regulatory issues. Prior experience in faculty-related administrative areas is desired. The ability to work efficiently, complete projects in a timely manner, think creatively and flexibly, and work collaboratively with faculty and staff teams are critical skills to ensure success in this role.

Position Type

Academic Administration

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.