NOTICE OF VACANCY
Vice Chancellor
Academic Affairs
WSU Vancouver
Search# 5235
Washington State University invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Washington State University Vancouver (WSU Vancouver).
WSU Vancouver is an innovative, non-residential research university dedicated to offering premier undergraduate and graduate educational and research experiences. WSU Vancouver is one of four campuses that comprise Washington State University, Washington’s land-grant university and a Tier 1 research institution. As the only public four-year educational institution in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver enjoys extraordinary community support and is committed to developing areas of academic and research excellence that fulfill regional needs. WSUV currently offers 16 bachelor’s degrees, 10 master’s degrees, and one doctorate degree with 102 tenure line faculty. Although currently non-residential, students are increasingly relocating from other regions to attend WSU Vancouver. A personal atmosphere, small classes, and interaction with world-class faculty attract 3,000 students each semester. We expect to serve 6,000 students each semester by 2020. To learn more about the university visit www.vancouver.wsu.edu.
WSU Vancouver is experiencing tremendous growth and change and seeks an energetic, experienced visionary to lead its development into the next stage of institutional maturity and academic excellence. As chief academic officer of the campus, the Vice Chancellor provides leadership in academic matters and reports to the Chancellor. The Vice Chancellor is responsible for academic development, coordination of academic programs, and development of infrastructure to support quality research and teaching. The Vice Chancellor is responsible for internal and external reviews, including accreditation. The Vice Chancellor is also required to coordinate and collaborate with administrators from WSU’s three other campuses (Pullman, Spokane and Tri-Cities); local and regional community colleges; and with other universities. The Assistant Vice Chancellor, Director of Research and Graduate Education, 7 directors of academic units (Nursing, Human Development, Business, Liberal Arts, Science, Education and Engineering), including one director of a separately accredited division of a college, Director of the Library, faculty fellow, and (2) professional staff report to the Vice-Chancellor position.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead faculty in the development and implementation of plans that project the research and academic priorities of the campus and inform the state and region about initiatives.
- Advance the university’s commitment to diversity and multiculturalism among the faculty, staff, and students and in research, teaching and community outreach activities, with relevant programs, goals and activities.
- Lead campus-wide initiatives, such as strategic planning, program implementation, evaluation, accreditation, and assessment.
- Participate directly in faculty affairs and the campus library, including involvement in hiring recommendations, evaluations, annual reviews, and tenure and promotion processes.
- Serve as the primary academic liaison to the University through participation on the University Council of Deans, Campus Vice Chancellors, and other leadership positions of WSU.
- Lead and participate in campus committees, such as the Chancellor’s Cabinet, Campus Council, and Budget Council. Provide primary leadership role for Academic Council.
- Coordinate efforts among and between academic, administrative, and support units on campus. Mediate and resolve individual or campus disputes and complaints through solution-oriented practices
- Support and collaborate with counterparts across all WSU campuses.
- Serve as the lead on collaborations with community college partners.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with the community through service on various boards, councils, and committees.
- Provide campus and academic links in support of economic and community development efforts.
- Represent the Chancellor as needed.
- Assume other duties/responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Earned doctorate and the eligibility for appointment as full professor with tenure
- Demonstrated excellence as an academic leader; with a minimum of 5 years of relevant higher education administrative experience
- Demonstrated commitment to, and expertise in, promoting diversity and working with broadly diverse constituencies
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a multi-campus system
- Leadership in an academic environment of rapid growth and change
- Experience in developing research capacity in an academic environment
- Experience working across disciplinary areas
- Demonstrated leadership in building community connections.
- Demonstrated advocacy on behalf of students
- Experience leading faculty
- Experience in developing and implementing academic goals and programs
Application Process
Interested individuals should submit a letter of application that specifically addresses the listed minimum and preferred qualifications, vitae, and a one-page statement of leadership philosophy. Screening of applicants will begin January 4, 2010. Nominations, applications, and expressions of interest may be sent to Barb Holder, barbrah@vancouver.wsu.edu, or addressed to
Renee Hoeksel, Search Committee Chair
c/o Barb Holder
Washington State University Vancouver
14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98686-9600
Washington State University
Washington State University is a top-tier doctoral research university that conducts influential research and provides world-class education to a diverse student population of approximately 25,000 students statewide. Founded in Pullman in 1890, WSU today consists of four campuses: Pullman (18,000 students), Spokane (1,200 students), Tri-Cities (1,200 students), and Vancouver (3000 students). An online Distance Degree program offers courses for 2,500 students across the state. WSU is a multi-campus system that shares one central administration and one faculty. Regional Learning Centers and the Distance Degree Programs offer access to another 2,500 students for WSU degrees across Washington and around the globe. WSU is Washington's land-grant university. Students choose from more than 250 fields of study and learn in a challenging, hands-on environment. The University strongly values diversity among its faculty, staff and students. As a land-grant institution, Washington State University is committed to excellence in research, learning, and outreach to all constituents.
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU is committed to excellence through diversity, has faculty friendly policies including a partner accommodation program, and a NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation grant (see http://www.excelinse.wsu.edu/).
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Washington State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521(v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.
