Bastyr University Looking for Provost Full Time

Provost

Position Summary:

This is a senior officer of the institution and reports
directly to the President. The VP & Provost is the chief academic officer responsible for providing leadership, vision and strategic
direction for academic life at Bastyr. This position also oversees research-related efforts of the university and is schedule to start July
1, 2024.

Essential Job Duties:

• Strategic, equity-minded leadership for all academic programs and
  Schools of Naturopathic Medicine, Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, Nutrition and Exercise Science, Natural Health , Traditional World
  Medicines, and Natural Health Arts and Sciences.
• Academic oversight of Deans, Department Chairs, Faculty, and academic clinical
  education.
• Management of Library Services, Office of Institutional Effectiveness, BURI, and Office of Instructional Design. Closely
  collaborates with the Faculty Senate, Enrollment Services [e.g., Admissions, Registrar’s Office, Financial Aid], Student Services, and
  Career and Alumni Services.
• Responsible for vision and leadership in all aspects of academic planning and assessment,
  administration and education policy, program development and instructional quality, advising program, professional development opportunities
  for faculty and academic administrators, faculty personnel matters, student appeal process, and academic budget
  planning/development/monitoring.
• Responsible for adherence to accreditation standards and the development and consistent
  application of educational policies and procedures. The Provost is the primary university contact with academic accreditation agencies.
• As an officer of the university and a member of the senior management team, this person is expected to participate in all forums for
  university planning and administration, focusing not just for the present, but also for the future development of the institution.
• Responsible for developing and managing an academic budget in excess of $ 13million.

Other
Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an innovative academic plan consistent with the strategic plan
• Ensure
  the quality and relevance of curriculum and instructional methods to enhance learning and improve student outcomes.
• Build new
  academic programs to advance BU’s program offerings (e.g., health) consistent with the needs of students in the 21st Century.
• Serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet and Chief Academic Officer.
• Oversees budgets in academic affairs and provides
  support for external funding initiatives.
• Promotes the responsible management of the University’s resources while stimulating and
  building upon those resources in ways that expand the image and viability of the University through budgeting and planning.
• Responsible for academic program management and curriculum development, faculty promotion and enhancement, and strategic
  preparation.
• Fosters collaboration within and between departments, divisions, and the administration that leads to student success
  in a healthy learning environment.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of academic programs, policies, and procedures, and recommends
  changes as appropriate.
• Provides support and insight for Faculty Senate and fosters a strong climate of shared governance.
• Supports continuous improvement of academic programs through assessment of student learning.
• Provides oversight of
  Institutional Research and Effectiveness and fosters a data-driven culture of decision-making.
• Performs other duties as
  assigned.

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Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The individual
must know the intricacies of the administration of the academic unit of a small private university. Knowledge of faculty recruitment,
supervision and evaluation, and development is important. Knowledge of curriculum evaluation, development, and assessment is important as
well. Knowledge of budget management associated with curriculum development and faculty compensation is required.

Skills and
Abilities:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially clarity in giving direction to those being
  directed.
• Skill in conducting effective meetings, both one-on-one and in groups resulting in achieving goals and targeted
  outcomes.
• Must exhibit strong team-building skills with a collaborative management style and a strong commitment to shared
  governance.
• Must exhibit an open communication style and effective interpersonal people management skills
• Must exhibit an
  ability to nurture an inclusive and equitable work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to
  engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrated record of successful leadership in budget development and
  management.
• A strong commitment to personal integrity and academic excellence.
• Must exhibit a strong respect for the
  vision and mission of Bastyr University, its culture, students, faculty and staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to and support for
  actions that advance diversity, equity and inclusive excellence in higher education settings
• Must demonstrate a strong respect,
  support and advocacy for Bastyr’s diverse communities.

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years
  experience as a professional in higher education with at least 6 years of senior-level administrative leadership experience in an academic
  setting; a record of demonstrated scholarly and/or professional teaching expertise worthy of appointment to a rank of full professor.
• Finance: Demonstrated experience managing a budget in excess of $13 million dollars.

Education:

• This position requires a Ph.D. or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution

Benefits:

All regular employees (faculty and staff) who work at least 20 hours a week in a permanent position are full benefits eligible. These
employees are eligible for health care benefits, retirement, flexible spending account plans, supplemental insurance, free tuition credits,
and all paid leaves. Eligibility for the tuition credit benefits starts after 12 months of continuous employment. To learn more details,
visit our benefits
page.

Supplemental Information:

Bastyr University believes that inclusive diversity is essential for
achieving academic excellence and creating a profoundly enriching university experience. Our faculty and staff are committed to achieving
our mission by educating students to be future leaders that bring the natural health arts and sciences to people from all backgrounds.
Promoting an educational environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their talents while experiencing a sense of
community, we expect campus members to engage in respectful communication, behaviors and thoughtful self-reflection, increase their
understanding of cultures and empower people who are disenfranchised, marginalized or oppressed. In so doing, the University pledges to
prepare our students (and support faculty and staff) to recognize and appropriately respond to health inequities that affect multiple
communities. This involves infusing DEI knowledge, skills, and practices in all academic programs, clinical training and patient services.
In all, Bastyr University is dedicated to the welfare of our students and patients as well as to promoting equal opportunity and access in
education and health care.

In alignment with Bastyr’s DEI commitment, applications from members of underrepresented groups are
encouraged.

Bastyr University does not discriminate against any person in matters of employment, application for employment, student
or applicant for admission, or participation in our programs or benefits on the basis of the following protected classes: ancestry, gender,
gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), sex
(includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), ethnic or national origin (includes language use and
possession of a driver’s license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law), age
(40 and above), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), marital status, genetic information, medical condition (genetic
characteristics, cancer or a record or history of cancer), veteran or military status or any other protected category under applicable
local, state or federal law. Our programs, services and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Please don’t hesitate to
contact [email protected] to request or discuss a special
accommodation due to a disability.