Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY ONLY OPEN TO OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES.


Please complete the online application and attach the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three professional references.

The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by March 6, 2026.

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information

Business Title

Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

Applications Accepted From

University Wide

Special Instructions to Applicants

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY ONLY OPEN TO OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES .


Please complete the online application and attach the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three professional references.
  

The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by March 6, 2026.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number

2016263T

Department Summary

The Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs serves as the University’s senior academic administrator responsible for faculty affairs and faculty development at Ohio University. The role provides institutional leadership for faculty policies, procedures, and processes; supports faculty success across career stages and pathways; and advances excellence in teaching and learning through the oversight of the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (CTLA) and the Office of Instructional Design (OID).

Position Profile

The position operates within a shared governance framework and plays a central role in Ohio University’s implementation of the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (AOHEA), the transition from Faculty Handbook provisions to University Policies and Standard Operating Procedures, and the alignment of faculty-related practices with state law, Board of Trustees directives, and institutional strategy.

Level Summary

• Expertise in faculty affairs administration and academic policy implementation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and consensus-building skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply institutional policy and state law.
• Strategic planning and operational execution skills.
• Commitment to academic quality and effective shared governance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Oversees multiple direct reports and leads the oversight of the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (CTLA) and the Office of Instructional Design (OID).

Fiscal Responsibilities

Will oversee a budget of approximately $2.7M

Problem Solving

Must be able to successfully problem solve. The individual in this position acts as a senior member of the Provost Office Leadership team.

Independence of Action

• Acting as the primary administrative liaison to Faculty Senate on behalf of the Provost, including managing Senate resolutions that affect faculty policy, Handbook language, and University policies.
• Leading and coordinating the transition of faculty-related provisions from the Faculty Handbook to University Policies and Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring clarity of authority, procedural integrity, and institutional consistency.
• Overseeing Ohio University’s implementation of faculty-related provisions of the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (AOHEA), including advising academic leadership on lawful practices related to hiring, evaluation, promotion, tenure, and faculty development.
• Coordinating with University Human Resources, Legal Affairs, Institutional Effectiveness, and academic leadership on faculty personnel matters requiring institutional review or escalation.

Communication and Collaboration

• Works closely with deans, associate deans, chairs, and directors to support effective faculty leadership and administration.
• Collaborates with Faculty Senate and its standing committees in a shared governance environment.
• Serves as a senior member of the Provost’s leadership team, contributing to institutional planning, policy development, and strategic initiatives.
• Represents the Provost’s Office in university-wide discussions related to faculty success, academic quality, and institutional effectiveness.

Physical Requirements

• Office-based administrative position with regular engagement across academic units.
• Some evening or weekend responsibilities associated with academic governance cycles.
• Occasional travel across campuses

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) in an academic discipline.
• Eligibility for faculty rank at the associate professor level or higher.
• At least three (3) years of academic administration with responsibility for faculty affairs, governance, or academic policy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of faculty personnel processes, shared governance structures, and higher education administration.
• Proven ability to lead complex, policy-driven initiatives in a collaborative environment.
  

Required competencies include—

• Expertise in faculty affairs administration and academic policy implementation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and consensus-building skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply institutional policy and state law.
• Strategic planning and operational execution skills.
• Commitment to academic quality and effective shared governance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with statewide higher education policy or regulatory compliance.
• Prior leadership of faculty development or teaching support units.
• Experience working closely with faculty governance bodies.

Department

Provost Office

Pay Rate

Pay Grade

EXEC

Pay Range

EXEC 00

FLSA Status

Exempt

Job Category

Administrative at-will appointment

Employment Type

full-time regular

Job Family

Academic Services

Job Sub Family

Academic Administration

Job Level

EXEC

Job Open Date

02/05/2026

Posting End Date

03/06/2026

Planning Unit

Office of the Provost

Work Schedule

M-F 8AM-5PM with some evenings, weekends, and travel, as required.

Months

12 month

Campus

Athens

Expected hours worked per week

40+

Expected duration of assignment

ongoing

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.

Cary Frith, [email protected]

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.