Associate Provost For Academic Affairs

Campus Location: Main Campus (Galloway)

Department: Office of the Provost

Salary Information: Salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by an extremely competitive University benefits package

Work Hours: Monday-Friday; 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm

Brief Job Overview/Summary

The Associate Provost for Academic Affairs will participate in the development of division-wide initiatives and provide managerial direction, support, and service to all academic units. The Associate Provost for Academic Affairs will serve as a liaison with faculty, administrators, external stakeholders, and other constituents in a collaborative collective bargaining environment. The Associate Provost for Academic Affairs will be responsible for the formulation, review, updating, editing, and implementation of applicable University Personnel Policies and Procedures. The Associate Provost for Academic Affairs is expected to exercise a high-level of independent judgment, discretion, sensitivity, and decorum in carrying out the duties of the office in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.

Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities

General Responsibilities:

• Assists the Provost in the successful oversight of the daily operations of the Division of Academic Affairs

• Serves as the Provost's representative and spokesperson in conversations with campus stakeholders, as well as with the Office of the President

• Works productively to collaborate with other members of the Office of the Provost and the Academic Affairs leadership team

• Other duties as assigned

Personnel Responsibilities:

• Serves as the labor relations liaison for the Division of Academic Affairs by aiding the Provost with matters related to collective bargaining. This includes conducting research, implementing procedures with negotiated agreements, and serving on the Management Negotiations Team

• Oversees and coordinates personnel request processes for the Division of Academic Affairs

• Assists the Provost with the faculty, staff, and managerial review process

• Oversees the hiring process for the Division of Academic Affairs and the supervision of direct reports

Professional Development Responsibilities:

• Provides oversight for the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, which includes supervision, assistance shaping vision and leadership, and serving as a liaison between this unit and the Division of Academic Affairs

• Oversees the internal awards process and serves as the liaison to the Research and Professional Development Committee

• Oversees professional development opportunities, which includes faculty fellows, faculty associates, and summer institutes

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree in one's field from an accredited institution

• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in an institution of higher education

• Minimum of 3 years professional experience in an academic leadership position/role in a higher education setting

• Experience working with unionized faculty in a collective bargaining unit

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with faculty and staff professional development

• Experience in managing higher education academic personnel processes

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrate a capacity to lead in a collaborative environment while maintaining confidentiality

• Evidence of a commitment to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

Screening Information:

Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by June 30, 2024 will receive full consideration.

How to Apply:

To apply please visit https://employment.stockton.edu or click the "Apply" button.

SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ "SAME" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: CSC-Same@csc.nj.gov, or call 609-292-4144, option 3.

In accordance with P.L. 2021, c. 465 and P.L. 2021, 466, the SAME Program was established to enable New Jersey State agencies to hire, promote, retain, and advance qualified individuals whose physical or mental impairments impact their abilities to participate in the hiring and promotion process for non-competitive and unclassified titles within the State workforce. This program uses a fast-track process that permits people who are eligible for the program to request that the State appointing authority schedule with them a good faith interview. Individuals applying for non-competitive or unclassified positions under this program should contact us to determine if they are eligible for the fast-track hiring process.

Only electronic documents will be accepted. Please complete the online application and include three professional references in addition to the following required documents. All required documents (Microsoft Word of PDF) must be submitted in order for your application to move forward.

• A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments

• Current resume or curriculum vitae

• Unofficial Graduate transcripts

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Please note:

• Stockton University is an equal opportunity institution encouraging a diverse pool of applicants. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Stockton University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (including, but not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities. Please visit http://www.stockton.edu/affirmative_action for information on Stockton's Equal Opportunity and Institutional Compliance processes. The University provides reasonable accommodations as appropriate. An applicant may request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process by contacting Bart Musitano, Manager for University Pensions and Benefits within the Office of Human Resources (Main Campus, J-115) at 609-652-4384, Monday-Friday between 8:00am - 5:00pm.

• All offers of employment are contingent upon a favorable background check, which may include social intelligence from a consumer reporting agency.

• In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.

• Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act (Clery Act), prospective employees may access Stockton's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) at https://www.stockton.edu/police/crime-statistics.html. The ASFSR contains the previous three years of reported Clery Act crime statistics, fire safety information and information regarding campus and personal safety. Paper copies of the report are available at the Stockton University Police Department, building 71, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway Township, NJ, or call 609-652-4390, to request that a copy be sent via postal mail.