Campbellsville University Campbellsville , KY 42718
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Description
ABOUT CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1906, Campbellsville University is a private Kentucky-based Christian institution dedicated to academic excellence solidly grounded in the liberal arts. The University's main campus is located in the city of Campbellsville, with regional sites throughout Kentucky and in Los Angeles and Ontario, Canada. Core values include fostering academic excellence; providing an environment conducive for student success; upholding the dignity of all persons; valuing diverse perspectives within a Christ-centered community; and modeling servant leadership through effective stewardship.
Campbellsville University, ranked in U.S. News' "America's Best Colleges" Top 100 Regional Universities of the South, offers its 9,769 (Fall 2023) students more than 120 programs of study including Ph.D., Doctorate of Chiropractic, 31 master's programs and 53 bachelor's programs, as well as 12 certificate/endorsements. Additionally, there are 57 fully online academic programs, including six associate's, eight bachelor's and 31 master's degrees, as well as 12 certificates/endorsements. Most recently, Campbellsville University opened the first and only school of Chiropractic Medicine in Kentucky, which is located in Harrodsburg at the Conover Education Center.
The University is home to a diverse student population with minorities and underrepresented students making up 12% of the domestic and 49% of the combined domestic and international populations representing 95 countries.
Campbellsville University's Campbellsville campus is located one-half mile from downtown Campbellsville, 82 miles southwest of Lexington, and 80 miles southeast of Louisville. Additionally the University has off-campus centers throughout the Commonwealth in Louisville, Harrodsburg, Hodgenville, Owensboro, Somerset and Windsor-Ontario. In 2019, the University opened an education center in Los Angeles to offer a Master of Marriage and Family Therapy.
For more information about Campbellsville University, visit www.campbellsville.edu
ABOUT THE POSITION
Campbellsville University is seeking a dedicated, organized and collegial leader to serve as the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs. The position requires a self-motivated individual with a commitment to Campbellsville University's Christ-centered mission.
Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and serving as a member of the President's Cabinet, the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs will provide leadership for Curriculum Development and Refinement, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Library and General Education. The AVP also provides guidance for faculty in areas of employment, development, research and policy. This is a full-time, exempt, 12-month faculty contract position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Faculty
Promotes excellence in instruction and student success
Assists with issues and concerns pertaining to established policies and procedures including resolving difficult and sensitive student inquiries and complaints
Provides leadership for professional development, program review and general education
Curriculum
Provides leadership for development and refinement of academic programs
Leads faculty and academic staff in making data-informed decisions
Builds and fosters collaborative programs and initiatives such as articulation agreements and collaborative partnerships
Promotes the effective use of technology in the instructional environment
Team Development
Supervises and evaluates direct reports including Director of Library Services, Director of the Cheatham Center for Teaching and Learning, and Director of Research and Creative Scholarship
Active involvement in recruiting new faculty and academic staff as needed
Broader University Involvement
Provides oversight to the College of Arts and Sciences
Serves as member of the President's Cabinet
Serves on University committees as assigned
Treats members of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect - seeking a spirit of unity and harmony to achieve a common mission
Honors the mission of Campbellsville University and complies with policies and procedures
Fulfills other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Individual employees are expected to conduct themselves, both on and off campus, in a manner becoming an employee of a Christian institution. The employee should uphold the highest standards of conduct in terms of honesty, truthfulness, respectful attitude and conduct toward others. Each individual associated with Campbellsville University is to perform his or her daily responsibilities mindful of the intent of the institutional mission statement and core values.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications:
Earned doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution
Qualifications appropriate for a tenured appointment in an academic department
Five years or more experience as a department head or dean at a university with an exhibited understanding and readiness to contribute to the liberal arts mission of the institution
Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with faculty and academic staff
Ability to and evidence of working effectively with diverse constituencies
A commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth
Effective interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Strong commitment to CU's authentic Christ-centered mission
Experience with academic leadership at a multi-site institution preferred
To view the position profile, visit: www.highereducationleadershipsearch.com/current-searches/
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Geralyn McClure Franklin, Ph.D. will be assisting Campbellsville University with the search. If you have questions or would like to have a confidential conversation about the position, call 256-239-2305 or e-mail: geralynf@highereducationleadershipsearch.com
Candidates for this position will be considered through May 10, 2024.
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