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Texas State University

Vice Provost, Academic Innovation

Texas State University, San Marcos, CA, United States


Job Opportunities at Texas State University

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include the following as separate documents: a) Resume and b) Cover Letter.

Application materials should be submitted through the university's employment opportunities website: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50409

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to: Talent@txstate.edu .All inquiries, applications, and nominations will be held in the highest confidence.

For additional information, please visit the Assistant/Associate Vice Provost Academic Advising and Transitions Executive Profile .

Posting Information

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number 2025176

Posting/Functional Title

Posting/Functional Title Vice Provost, Academic Innovation

University Pay Plan Title

University Pay Plan Title Vice Provost, Academic Innovation

Location

Location San Marcos

Department

Department Assoc VP, Academic Affairs

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open to All

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Funding Source

Funding Source Permanent

Monthly Salary

Monthly Salary Commensurate with experience

Job Category

Job Category Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

  • A distinguished record in teaching and scholarship with an earned doctorate (or equivalent terminal degree) to warrant an academic appointment at the rank of full professor with tenure in one of Texas State University’s academic departments.
  • A minimum of five years of experience in a leadership role in academic affairs.
  • Knowledge of curricular and program development and experience in developing and submitting new degree program proposals to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board ( THECB ).
  • Knowledge of THECB and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges ( SACSCOC ) policies and procedures and experience submitting Substantive Change Prospectuses to SACSCOC .
  • The ability to work independently and efficiently, as well as work effectively in a collaborative manner with faculty, academic leadership, and other senior administrators across all divisions in a dynamic, evolving environment.
  • Experience with Courseleaf, EAB and Hanover Research.
  • Experience providing oversight and management of university-wide commencement.
  • Experience in working with data enabled ecosystem to impact student academic success.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with accreditation, policy development, implementation, and interpretation.
  • Exhibits exceptional interpersonal communication skills and ability to interact effectively, honestly, and with transparency.
  • Strong analytic writing skills and ability to plan, organize, document, and follow through initiatives.
  • Experience leading a General Education Council and working knowledge of the Texas Core Curriculum.
  • Ability to utilize curricular analytics to facilitate the development of innovative curricula to promote student success.
  • Experience overseeing and managing a university-wide marketable skills project.
Job Description

The Vice Provost for Academic Innovation ( VPAI ) plays a pivotal role in coordinating and advancing academic strategies and activities across the university while building a robust, integrated academic innovation function across the university. This position is responsible for ensuring the academic quality of all programs across the university, including programs for credit and noncredit in all modalities; and promoting and supporting the integration of academic innovation practices across the entire institution. The VPAI also advances the goals and values of Texas State by providing leadership for the following areas: curriculum and academic program development and approval, commencement, general education core curriculum, program accreditation and assessment, and institutional accreditation.

Job Duties

  • Articulate a clear vision for academic innovation and excellence focused on the university’s overall academic enterprise and supporting the university’s commitment to growing enrollment and serving a broader range of learners.
  • Provide leadership for the university academic innovation function in new program development and revitalization, including supporting faculty in developing new programs or enhancing existing programs and coordinating with other university leaders in aligning market research and demand with credit and noncredit program offerings.
  • Foster an environment that encourages experimentation and innovation in curriculum design and instructional practices, including educational methodologies, digital tools, and technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
  • Drive change across the university and facilitate the identification, review, development and revision of institutional policies, practices and learning modalities affecting the student academic experience.
  • Provide leadership in facilitating external discipline specific accreditations, institutional accreditation, and Academic Program Reviews.
  • Provide leadership for and optimize commencement ceremonies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Information to Applicants

Applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include the following as separate documents: a) Resume and b) Cover Letter.

Application materials should be submitted through the university’s employment opportunities website: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50409

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to: Talent@txstate.edu .All inquiries, applications, and nominations will be held in the highest confidence.

For additional information, please visit the Assistant/Associate Vice Provost Academic Advising and Transitions Executive Profile .

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 12/06/2024

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)

Open Until Filled Yes

Normal Work Days

Normal Work Hours Start 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End 5:00PM

Posting Notices

Posting Notices You will be required to electronically attach a resume and cover letter to your application.

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions


By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

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