A Provost serves as chief academic officer at a college or university. Directly oversees the academic deans of various schools within a university system, as well as the heads of various interdisciplinary units and academic support functions, such as libraries, student services, the registrar, admissions, and IT. Reports in turn to the institution's chief executive officer or president. Responsible for oversight of all educational affairs and activities, including research and academic personnel.
Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (i.e., New Mexico Tech), New Mexico's premier STEM Research university, invites nominations and applications for an accomplished and visionary academic leader to serve as its next Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. New Mexico Tech continues to be recognized for its academics (e.g., Niche), value (e.g., Smart Asset), and as one of America's Top Colleges (e.g., Forbes).
The Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs serves as the University's Chief Academic Officer and Chief Student Affairs Officer and is responsible for providing strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for the institution's academic and student success missions. The position oversees all academic programs, student affairs functions, enrollment-related activities, student support services, and initiatives that promote student success, retention, persistence, and graduation.
Leading a collaborative partnership of faculty, staff, students, and external partners (e.g., industry, national and federal research laboratories), the Provost will promote and facilitate student success initiatives within an environment of academic and research excellence. This role offers a visionary, strategic leader the opportunity to facilitate transformative educational and scholarly experiences that prepare students for wherever their journey takes them. This includes leading efforts for the institution to reach and sustain R2 status under the current Carnegie Classification.
This position oversees a variety of direct reports including Associate Vice Presidents, Deans, Office and Program Directors, and Staff (e.g., Administrative Assistant, Financial Manager). As a member of the President's Cabinet, they engage the Board of Regents and a number of external constituents (e.g., NM Higher Education Department, accreditation agencies, state and federal legislators, alumni and donors).
Required Qualifications:
A terminal degree (PhD, EdD, or equivalent) in a relevant field is required with a record of scholarly achievement meriting appointment at the rank of full professor with tenure in an academic department at a STEM research institution. Tenure may be granted following a successful probationary period.
