Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs - Idaho State University (Pocatello, ID)
Location: Pocatello, Idaho
The Position:
Reporting to the President, the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs serves as the Chief Academic Officer of the University and oversees university curriculum, faculty appointments, and other academically related areas at a public doctoral research university. The Provost will oversee and align academic affairs with available resources while ensuring access and opportunity to advance the academic mission of the institution. In leading an innovative community of scholars and students, the Provost will provide leadership to support an interdisciplinary, student-centered culture across the campus. In supporting this campus culture, the Provost will be fully invested in the University’s student retention, progression, and completion initiatives as part of the university’s Administrative Council. The Provost will possess a clear academic vision and serve as an articulate and persuasive spokesperson to assist the President in effectively conveying the importance of the institution as a partner to the community and region. In addition, ISU’s collaborative reach extends beyond Idaho, establishing unique international partnerships.
The Provost oversees the colleges of Science and Engineering, Arts and Letters, Education, Business, and Technology; the Kasiska Division of Health Sciences, including its two colleges - the L.S. Skaggs College of Pharmacy and the College of Health; the University library system; and academic programs on all of the campuses, including Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, Meridian, and Anchorage, AK. Academic budgets at the University total $95.6 million, and 664 faculty report to the Provost through their deans and chairs. In addition, the Provost oversees Educational Technology Services, the Early College Program, Institutional Research, Academic Success and Advancement, and Institutional Effectiveness.
The Provost fulfills broad supervisory responsibilities over academic administrative leadership for academic affairs units and the Division of Health Sciences, including the oversight and leadership of all academic deans, associate deans, and support staff for the Office of Academic Affairs.
To Apply:
Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; parties who apply by September 4, 2024 , will be given first consideration. Please submit your curriculum vitae/resume and a cover letter highlighting your interest in and qualifications for the position.
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Idaho State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We have an institution-wide commitment to inclusion and diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. EEO Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran Institution, Veterans’ preference. Applicants and employees of Idaho State University are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
ISU follows Executive Order 11246 Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Please call Disability Services at (208) 282-3599 or email
Institution: Idaho State University
This is a full time position.