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University of San Diego

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

University of San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Posting #:

5078Position Status:

Full-time regularLocation:

San DiegoPosition Type:

Administrator, Office of the Vice President and Provost

Position Title & Department:

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Posting #5078

Department Description:USD is "a contemporary Catholic university, grounded in the liberal arts and anchored alongan international border, advancing academic excellence to create a more inclusive, sustainable and hopeful world." Informed by that mission and its core values, USD is committed to confronting humanity's urgent challenges and empowering its students to live fulfilling lives as responsible, global citizens.

Ranked #47 in the WSJ/College Plus "500 Best Colleges in the U.S.," #3 in Quality of Life and#18 in Best Run Colleges by Princeton Review, and #5 in promoting public service byWashington Monthly, USD's stunning campus is perennially recognized as one of the mostbeautiful and sustainable campuses in the country.

With its college and six schools, distinctive academic centers and institutes, proximity to aninternational border in a highly diverse region, and status as an Emerging Hispanic ServingInstitution (HSI), USD offers its over 9,100 students a unique educational experience. Thatexperience is characterized by academic rigor and excellence; transformative opportunitiesthrough student/faculty research; global experiences; and community-engaged scholarshipand internships that develops the knowledge, values and skills needed to serve the global, civic and faith communities.

University Description:The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity's urgent challenges.

Detailed Description:The University of San Diego (USD) seeks a Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs who is an innovative, visionary, collaborative, and student-centered leader. Working in closepartnership with President James T. Harris, peer members of the Strategic Leadership Team,and USD's accomplished and dedicated faculty, the next Provost & VPAA will lead this unique, highly entrepreneurial, and mission-driven institution to its next level of academic excellence and student success.

Background check:

Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement : Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Job Requirements:The next Provost & VPAA will demonstrate a passion for contemporary Catholic highereducation and an unwavering commitment to USD's mission and core values. Keyqualifications include: bringing a proven, long-term track record of success in academicadministration at tuition-driven, comprehensive institutions with undergraduate and graduateofferings; the ability to articulate the commitment to shared governance and demonstratedcollaboration with faculty; knowledge of the principles of sound fiscal management andexperience developing and managing significant budgets to achieve the institution's strategicpriorities; and an earned doctorate and eligibility for appointment at the rank of full professor.The full Leadership Profile can be found here .

Posting Salary:$33,333-$41,666/month; Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Special Application Instructions:The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Search Committee will begin the review of applications immediately and continue work until an appointment is made. To assure fullconsideration, applications should be received by Friday, December 6, 2024 and mustinclude:

A letter of interest addressing the strategic objectives and qualifications identified in theprofile;A current curriculum vitae; andThe contact information (email and phone) for five professional references, includingtheir relationship to the candidate.

The University of San Diego is being assisted by AGB Search. Application materials should besubmitted through the AGB Search portal system here: USD Provost Portal.Please direct nominations and expressions of interest or any questions regarding theapplication process to: USDProvost@agbsearch.com.

Additional Details:Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Closing date:

December 6, 2024

Note : External job postings will be up for at least three days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.

The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.

The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.

Advertised:

October 22, 2024 Pacific Daylight TimeApplications close:

December 06, 2024 Pacific Standard Time