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Provost/VP for Academic Affairs
Location:
Americus, Georgia
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
About Us Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is a world‑class institution offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees. Located on over 400 scenic acres in historic Americus, Georgia, GSW fosters a culture of passion, prestige, and student interaction. Since 1906, GSW has provided a valuable educational experience, and its small class sizes emphasize academic success. Ranked among the most affordable colleges, GSW is committed to serving southwest Georgia and beyond.
Job Summary The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is the university’s chief academic officer, responsible for promoting innovation in academic excellence, fostering intellectual growth, and supporting student success. Reporting directly to the President, the Provost collaborates closely to drive the university’s strategic academic direction.
Responsibilities
Work closely with academic deans to advance academic programs that are relevant, rigorous, and responsive to current trends and industry needs.
Lead effort to expand and enhance academic programs addressing relevance, current trends, and industry needs.
Advance and support innovative teaching practices and research.
Promote effective use of teaching and learning facilities and technology resources on campus and virtually.
Ensure compliance with university, college, and program accreditation standards.
Collaborate with campus partners to develop, implement, and support recruitment and retention initiatives.
Seek creative solutions to address persistence and completion rates.
Advance the university’s Quality Enhancement Plan and priorities on experiential learning, career preparation, and other high‑impact practices.
Develop and advance the Academic Affairs strategic plan, annual goals, and assessment.
Work closely with academic governance to strengthen program and operational quality.
Represent faculty and staff to all constituencies, including the Board of Regents, administration, students, and alumni, while advocating faculty proposals.
Address operational infrastructures to strengthen course scheduling, sequencing, and degree completion.
Oversee academic‑related policies and procedures.
Serve as primary academic liaison with the University System of Georgia (USG).
Facilitate academic reporting requirements for external governing bodies.
Advance new and ongoing USG initiatives pertaining to academics.
Sustain and enhance efforts to recruit, develop, and retain faculty and staff.
Assist direct reports with strategic, operational, and professional goals.
Assess personnel performance and develop improvement plans when necessary.
Oversee faculty tenure and promotion.
Collaborate with Human Resources on employee issues.
Manage faculty and student grievances.
Assist with addressing complaints and/or problems related to academic functions.
Provide leadership and direction for the Academic Affairs budget development and management.
Work closely with the Chief Business Officer and the University President on fiscal matters.
Required Qualifications
Earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited university with academic credentials and experience qualifying for appointment as a full professor with tenure.
Demonstrated experience in administrative leadership and supervision.
Demonstrated experience in teaching, research, and academic activities and student success.
More than five years of related academic leadership experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Three or more years of senior‑level experience in higher education at the dean or provost/vice‑president level.
Knowledge of USG Board of Regents policies, procedures, practices, requirements, and reporting structures.
Knowledge of regional accreditation policies, procedures, practices, requirements, and reporting structures.
Knowledge of national, state, and local issues related to post‑secondary education.
Knowledge of related federal policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
A deep understanding of the complexities in higher education.
A big‑picture view and appreciation for the interconnectedness within a complex setting.
Evidence of innovative leadership and leading major initiatives for positive change and outcomes.
Leads with diplomacy and by example, expecting excellence from themselves while empowering others to achieve excellence.
A positive, transparent, open, and collaborative leadership and communication style.
Experience in program curriculum review and development, program assessment, and student learning outcomes assessment.
Proven financial acumen with evidence of experience in strategic resource allocation.
Experience administering tenure and promotion with a record of supporting faculty development.
Ability to delegate but also exercise authority and make strategic decisions.
Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents.
An aptitude for the use of technology tools and integration of AI in the workplace and academic programs.
Superb listening and problem‑solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to develop relationships within the community and beyond.
Oral and written communication that garners the respect of faculty and university stakeholders.
Contact Information Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. For full consideration, materials must be received by August 6, 2025. Apply for this position by emailing your CV and letter to the university’s search consultants, Ann Yates and Dinah DeWitt at
GSWProvost@BuffkinBaker.com .
Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, training, and terminating employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability, or any other reason, in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders, and other regulations that prohibit discriminatory employment practices.
Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen, and confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials.
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Americus, Georgia
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
About Us Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is a world‑class institution offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees. Located on over 400 scenic acres in historic Americus, Georgia, GSW fosters a culture of passion, prestige, and student interaction. Since 1906, GSW has provided a valuable educational experience, and its small class sizes emphasize academic success. Ranked among the most affordable colleges, GSW is committed to serving southwest Georgia and beyond.
Job Summary The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is the university’s chief academic officer, responsible for promoting innovation in academic excellence, fostering intellectual growth, and supporting student success. Reporting directly to the President, the Provost collaborates closely to drive the university’s strategic academic direction.
Responsibilities
Work closely with academic deans to advance academic programs that are relevant, rigorous, and responsive to current trends and industry needs.
Lead effort to expand and enhance academic programs addressing relevance, current trends, and industry needs.
Advance and support innovative teaching practices and research.
Promote effective use of teaching and learning facilities and technology resources on campus and virtually.
Ensure compliance with university, college, and program accreditation standards.
Collaborate with campus partners to develop, implement, and support recruitment and retention initiatives.
Seek creative solutions to address persistence and completion rates.
Advance the university’s Quality Enhancement Plan and priorities on experiential learning, career preparation, and other high‑impact practices.
Develop and advance the Academic Affairs strategic plan, annual goals, and assessment.
Work closely with academic governance to strengthen program and operational quality.
Represent faculty and staff to all constituencies, including the Board of Regents, administration, students, and alumni, while advocating faculty proposals.
Address operational infrastructures to strengthen course scheduling, sequencing, and degree completion.
Oversee academic‑related policies and procedures.
Serve as primary academic liaison with the University System of Georgia (USG).
Facilitate academic reporting requirements for external governing bodies.
Advance new and ongoing USG initiatives pertaining to academics.
Sustain and enhance efforts to recruit, develop, and retain faculty and staff.
Assist direct reports with strategic, operational, and professional goals.
Assess personnel performance and develop improvement plans when necessary.
Oversee faculty tenure and promotion.
Collaborate with Human Resources on employee issues.
Manage faculty and student grievances.
Assist with addressing complaints and/or problems related to academic functions.
Provide leadership and direction for the Academic Affairs budget development and management.
Work closely with the Chief Business Officer and the University President on fiscal matters.
Required Qualifications
Earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited university with academic credentials and experience qualifying for appointment as a full professor with tenure.
Demonstrated experience in administrative leadership and supervision.
Demonstrated experience in teaching, research, and academic activities and student success.
More than five years of related academic leadership experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Three or more years of senior‑level experience in higher education at the dean or provost/vice‑president level.
Knowledge of USG Board of Regents policies, procedures, practices, requirements, and reporting structures.
Knowledge of regional accreditation policies, procedures, practices, requirements, and reporting structures.
Knowledge of national, state, and local issues related to post‑secondary education.
Knowledge of related federal policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
A deep understanding of the complexities in higher education.
A big‑picture view and appreciation for the interconnectedness within a complex setting.
Evidence of innovative leadership and leading major initiatives for positive change and outcomes.
Leads with diplomacy and by example, expecting excellence from themselves while empowering others to achieve excellence.
A positive, transparent, open, and collaborative leadership and communication style.
Experience in program curriculum review and development, program assessment, and student learning outcomes assessment.
Proven financial acumen with evidence of experience in strategic resource allocation.
Experience administering tenure and promotion with a record of supporting faculty development.
Ability to delegate but also exercise authority and make strategic decisions.
Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents.
An aptitude for the use of technology tools and integration of AI in the workplace and academic programs.
Superb listening and problem‑solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to develop relationships within the community and beyond.
Oral and written communication that garners the respect of faculty and university stakeholders.
Contact Information Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. For full consideration, materials must be received by August 6, 2025. Apply for this position by emailing your CV and letter to the university’s search consultants, Ann Yates and Dinah DeWitt at
GSWProvost@BuffkinBaker.com .
Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, training, and terminating employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability, or any other reason, in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders, and other regulations that prohibit discriminatory employment practices.
Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen, and confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials.
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