Clarkson University
Provost
Academic Career & Executive Search is pleased to assist Clarkson University in its search for its next Provost.
For best consideration, please apply by February 15, 2023.
This is an exciting opportunity for a
transformative, transparent leader and change agent capable of propelling Clarkson University’s academic priorities to the next stage.
The successful candidate will be an accomplished, student-focused leader with an established track record of visionary leadership and
strategic planning to serve as the next Provost.
As a key member of the President’s Cabinet, the Provost’s
responsibilities will span strategic planning; policy formulation; budgetary decision-making, assessment, and continuous improvement; and
faculty supervision. The Provost will inspire faculty, staff, and students to explore and expand new frontiers and partnerships in academic
areas that are poised for growth, and empower faculty and staff to achieve ambitious goals through effective organization and allocation of
resources. The Provost will work collaboratively with the President, and will have a shared vision of how to drive the University forward in
a post COVID-19 landscape.
The President, Provost, and other campus leaders will collaborate to ensure the achievement of
institutional goals, offering advice and counsel on both the academic program and the student experience. The Provost will be a decisive
change agent skillful in conflict management and resolution, team building, and will have a demonstrated ability to bridge the disciplinary
areas of engineering, business, arts and sciences, health sciences, and education.
The successful candidate will be a seasoned
academic leader who has held a progression of administrative roles in an academic setting. They will have a demonstrated record of ethical,
fair and innovative leadership, and possess excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience in faculty and
staff development, a proven record of improving diversity in faculty ranks and developing inclusive academic culture and practices, and
successful leadership in developing and supporting administration in academic policies, programs, and scholarly activities are critical. A
working understanding of enrollment management will be advantageous, as well as experience with entrepreneurship spanning the boundaries of
engineering, business, and the sciences. The ideal candidate will also possess an educator’s passion and abiding commitment to
contribute to the lifelong welfare and success of each student and to integrating Clarkson’s campuses into their communities and
regions.
Direct reports to the Provost currently include the academic deans; institute leaders; and senior administrators for
research and scholarship services, faculty achievement, institutional research, student achievement, the Honors Program, The Clarkson
School, the innovation ecosystem and libraries.
Key Responsibilities and Opportunities
Top Priorities for the Next Provost
Collaborate with the President and
President’s Cabinet
Together with the President and his Cabinet, the Provost will play a central role in making the
Clarkson strategic plan a reality. Leading the academic agenda, the Provost will have broad and critical institutional influence and
decision-making opportunities. This senior-level responsibility will require a leader with an open and transparent style who can effectively
exchange ideas and opinions with University constituencies, and contribute effectively to fundraising, community outreach and alumni
interactions.
Lead the Execution of a Comprehensive Academic Affairs Plan
Leading academic affairs
initiatives articulated in Clarkson’s strategic goals, the Provost will support the faculty in excelling as teachers, scholars and
advisors to deliver an outstanding student experience. The Provost must ensure that resource allocations align with University priorities
and strategic goals.
The Provost will work closely with the deans and chairs to ensure continuous innovation in curriculum design to
provide an enriching academic experience for students. This role requires a focused analytical approach that considers job market data, as
well as input from practitioners in current and potential career fields for our current students. The Provost will foster growth, provide
leadership to and ensure accountability of direct reports in engaging with advisory boards, alumni and employers as they work to translate
market needs into an ever-changing curriculum that includes experiential student learning opportunities, programs for working professionals
and flexible modes of delivery.
Ensure accreditation, policy compliance and assessment procedures
The Provost
will ensure the effectiveness and success of Clarkson’s academic programs in meeting established learning outcomes and external
accreditation standards as well as the requirements of governmental agencies and professional societies. The Provost will also ensure that
academic policies, operations, and initiatives are followed and are in alignment with University goals.
Promote scholarship
and research
Directly supporting graduate and undergraduate research services and scholarship, the Provost will promote and
further the University’s strategic vision of research, while simultaneously maintaining high standards of teaching and service.
Providing leadership and advocacy, the Provost will promote effective implementation of research-related policies and efficient use of
resources and staff to advance Clarkson’s research programs. To that end, the Provost must effectively deploy and oversee budget and
space allocations, research assets, library resources, equitable workload policies and faculty incentive programs.
Promote
entrepreneurship
As a key differentiator for Clarkson, the Provost will promote leadership and entrepreneurial experiences
that provide students with the mindset, business acumen, and industry-relevant skillsets to impact the marketplace from day-1. The Provost
will challenge the University community to innovate new curricular and extra-curricular programs and technologies that strengthen the
entrepreneurial ecosystem that supports these career-relevant experiences.
Improve the quality of the student
experience
Clarkson strives for excellence in all aspects of the student experience. To this end, undergraduate and graduate
students have direct access to faculty members through intentional, thoughtful and stimulating interactions inside and outside of the
classroom. The Provost will support the development of a range of student- and faculty-led co-curricular programs that are aligned with the
broader academic vision.
Inspire, support, and lead the faculty
To be successful, the Provost must build a
strong rapport with faculty, gain their confidence and trust, and support their ongoing development through strategic decision-making,
thoughtful resource allocation, and inspirational leadership. A central responsibility is to recruit and retain faculty, as well as evaluate
and support faculty in their research and teaching activities and innovations. The Provost will also value collaboration and
entrepreneurship activities, as well as mentoring efforts. The Provost will promote excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, and
establish priorities and plans for faculty development, including new faculty awards and endowed professorships.
Foster a
diverse academic community
The Provost will promote dialogue and awareness of the University’s guiding principles of
equity, access, diversity and inclusion. This position will work in collaboration with the President, senior administration and faculty to
support diversity and inclusion efforts aimed at attaining institutional goals linked to the University’s mission statement. Key
opportunities are to foster policies and programs in recruiting, supporting, and retaining underrepresented persons and expanding curricular
offerings on equity, access, diversity, inclusion, and related topics.
Support the Libraries and Innovation Hub
The Provost will provide visibility and advocacy for creating and maintaining interactive student spaces through University resource
centers. The Provost will drive the Innovation Hub into the intellectual life of the University and foster a collaborative, influential and
cost-effective infrastructure to promote state-of-the-art services to students and community members.
Contribute to external
relations and reputation
The Provost will share in the ongoing effort to build strong relationships with local, regional,
global and industrial partners, as well as donors and alumni, to expand the visibility and reputation of the University. This role will
ensure an active and expanding dialogue with external constituencies by encouraging key partnerships, engaging in advancement activities,
including assisting Development and Alumni Relations in fundraising, and supporting faculty in applying for grants and contracts. The
Provost must promote and advance the mission of the University by actively participating in important external activities and interacting
with appropriate state, regional and national organizations, charitable groups and civic entities.
Essential Skills:
Minimum Qualifications:
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About the
Institution
Fast Facts
Locations: Main campus in Potsdam, New York, and
hubs for graduate school and research satellites at the Capital Region Campus in Schenectady, as well as in Saranac Lake (in partnership
with the Trudeau Institute), Beacon and New York City. Graduate courses are also taught online.
Main Campus: 640
wooded acres in Potsdam, New York, adjacent to the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park.
President: Marc P. Christensen,
Ph.D. P.E., 2002-
Programs of Study: 95+ in engineering, business, education, science, liberal arts and health
professions
Degrees Granted: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Professional Studies, Master of Business
Administration, Master of Science, Master of Arts in Teaching, Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Physical Therapy
Enrollment:
4,600+ undergraduates and graduate students from 42 states and 61 countries
Faculty and Staff: ~750
Student-Faculty Ratio: 12:1
Undergraduate Admission
Profile:
47% in the top 10% of high school graduating class
Study Abroad &
Co-ops:
50+ study abroad partner universities in 29 countries: co-op opportunities
Athletics:
Division I ice hockey (men’s and women’s); 18 Division III sports
Extracurricular:
200+ clubs and professional societies
240 intramural teams
Numerous competitive design teams
Collaboration hubs to ideate and start new ventures
Fraternities
& Sororities:
11 national; one local
Living Alumni: 46,000+
Founded in 1896
to honor Thomas S. Clarkson, a pioneering entrepreneur and humanitarian, Clarkson today is a private, national research university that is a
leader in technological education and sustainable economic development through teaching, research, scholarship, and innovation.
Clarkson is the institution of choice for more than 4,600 enterprising, high-ability undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees
in 95+ rigorous academic programs of study in engineering, business, sciences, arts, education, and health professions.
Faculty
are on the leading edge of research with international relevance and signature areas of pursuit in healthy global solutions for protecting
air, water, and habitats; computational and data-enabled discovery; advanced materials development; and next generation medicine and
healthcare.
Across the institution, faculty and students develop close, mentoring relationships and make lifelong connections that
guide career success. Clarkson produces remarkably effective engineers, scientists, educators, health professionals, businesspeople and
creative leaders who easily engage “What’s next?”
Clarkson does this by creating an exceptionally demanding,
boundary-spanning experience in an entrepreneurial community known for its core values, technological resources, and appreciation of the
Adirondack Park just beyond the University’s doorstep.
Students quickly integrate academics and research with their social
lives through 200+ campus clubs, fraternities and sororities, D-I and D-III sports, project competition teams and community service
initiatives. This all-in education results in graduates who earn salaries that are among the top 2% in the nation and who realize
accelerated career growth. One in five alumni leads as a CEO, senior executive or owner of a company.
Clarkson understands that new
technologies, emerging fields, and expanding career opportunities require new approaches to learning. Therefore, Clarkson students are not
only grounded in the fundamentals, but they also learn how to successfully manage the unique challenges of today’s complex world.
Through forward-thinking integration of innovation resources across the Clarkson community, #ClarksonIgnite is the University’s
call-to-action to defy disciplinary boundaries, spark intellectual curiosity and take on real-world industry and marketplace challenges. In
this framework, students, as well as faculty, sharpen their entrepreneurial mindset, skill sets, and experiences that are transferable to
future careers and research innovations in the rapidly evolving economy.
A core component of Clarkson’s entrepreneurial DNA is
to extend learning beyond the classroom and laboratories and take on go-to leadership roles in the wider industrial and economic development
community. The Shipley Center for Innovation is an
entrepreneurial support hub that guides Clarkson students, faculty, and the greater business community as they bring their ideas to life.
Through a collaborative, hands-on process, the Shipley Center provides inventors and entrepreneurs with the ability to build prototypes,
fully commercialize their products, connect with potential investors, and utilize Clarkson alumni and partners to bring innovations to
fruition. It is one of ten New York State designated Innovation Hotspots and is a certified business incubator, open to other North Country
and Capital Region entrepreneurs.
In addition to strong relationships with federal and state representatives, Clarkson has been an
active partner in New York State’s Business Council, economic development corporations, chambers of commerce, non-governmental
economic organizations and workforce development consortiums to ensure students get hands-on experiences that matter to employers and
contribute to the vitality of the State’s economy, making our communities great places to live, work, and study. From winning venture
start-up awards at events like FuzeHub’s annual Innovation Summit to helping bring mega-opportunities like Micron Industries to New
York State to advance the semi-conductor industry, Clarkson faculty, staff, students, and alumni are well-known for their deliberate and
impactful contributions.
The main campus in Potsdam, New York, and the research satellites form a corridor that follows the
Hudson River from Saranac Lake (in partnership with Trudeau Institute) and Schenectady in the Capital Region to Beacon and New York City. In
addition to in-person offerings at the main campus and the research satellites, graduate programs are also offered online. The alumni
community is 46,000+ strong and resides in 87 countries around the world. Clarkson’s global reach extends farther through the
activities within its schools and its ROTC command, as well as research centers and institutes across the Clarkson corridor and more than 50
international university exchange partners.
Living in the Area
Clarkson’s main campus is in Potsdam,
New York, on the historic 640-acre wooded homestead of the Clarkson family in the foothills of Adirondack Park. With roughly 15,000
year-round residents, the Village of Potsdam is nestled along the Raquette River in the heart of St. Lawrence County. It is home to a
variety of shopping and dining experiences, an active downtown corridor, two world-class universities as well as outstanding recreational
outlets. As another major employer and location for Clarkson internships and cooperative-education experiences, Canton-Potsdam Hospital
(CPH) is a 94-bed facility with core programs in emergency medicine, acute care, hospitalist medicine and critical care supplemented by
outpatient health services throughout the region. Several physicians with an entrepreneurial spirit have been attracted to practice in the
area based on CPH’s affiliation with Clarkson’ Shipley Center for Innovation which supports the commercialization of medical
device technologies.
With four other universities in the immediate region (SUNY Potsdam, St. Lawrence University, SUNY Canton and
Paul Smith’s College), Potsdam is truly “a college town.” The Village was the 2019 recipient of a $10 million Downtown
Revitalization Grant from New York state. Its tree-lined streets and historic red sandstone buildings contain an array of modern stores and
restaurants. Clarkson and SUNY Potsdam are within walking distance of one another. Among the Village’s outstanding cultural features
is The Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam, offering extraordinary vocal and instrumental performances and concerts by world-class
musicians.
Just an hour and a half from Clarkson is Lake Placid, a year-round resort town filled with entertainment, shopping,
dining, and recreation. This famed Olympic site in the Adirondack Mountains offers a spectacular setting and world-class sporting events as
well as a variety of unique experiences like wheeled bobsled rides, views from atop a former Olympic ski jump and a wheelchair-accessible
elevator to summit of Whiteface Mountain. Having hosted the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics, Lake Placid is renowned for winter sports.
Clarkson has taken a major role in the region’s preparations to host the International Children’s Games in 2019 and the World
University Games in 2023.
As the home mountain for Clarkson’s ski teams, the downhill skiing at nearby Whiteface Mountain is
unrivaled in the East, and regular roundtrip transportation to Whiteface, as well as Titus Mountain, is available from the Clarkson Potsdam
campus. Olympic year-round training sites include the towering ski jump, the luge, speed skating, biathlon and bobsled facilities.
Recreational opportunities abound throughout the year, ranging from golf, tennis, horseback riding, hiking, whitewater rafting, biking and
sailing amid mountain splendor. Hiking trails abound; many faculty, staff and students become “46ers” in recognition of climbing
all 46 peaks in the region. Caves hidden throughout the Adirondacks wait to be explored. The numerous lakes and rivers of the North Country
offer kayaking, fishing and other rafting action as well as scuba diving and boat tours to see the shipwrecks and old forts from the War of
1812 on several waterways.
Two of Canada’s major cities are within a two-hour drive of the University. French-speaking Montreal
is one of the most cosmopolitan and sophisticated cities in North America. Famed for the multicultural cuisine of its ethnically diverse
restaurants and the glitter of its nightlife, this urban environment offers unique francophone experiences, including the charms of
“Old Montreal” with echoes of 400 years of history. Ottawa, which is Canada’s capital, offers world-class cultural
attractions, including the National Arts Centre, National Gallery of Canada, Museum of Civilization, Canada Science and Technology Museum,
Canadian Museum of Nature, and Parliament Hill, as well as A-list musical and stage performances. It is also home to the Ottawa
Senators.
To Apply
For best consideration, please apply by February 15, 2023
To be viewed by the search firm, you must apply directly at: https://acesrch.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a21esjys7y8x
Please do not email applications.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and should include a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Ideally cover letters should
not exceed two pages. All applications are treated confidentially.
Inquiries, referrals, and nominations are treated
confidentially:
Inquiries and questions: Please send to [email protected]
Nominations and referrals: Please send to [email protected]
Institution’s EEO
Statement
Clarkson University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, applicants, and job
seekers. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender,
expression, national orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic
information, marital status, parental status, ancestry, source of income, or other classes protected by law. This policy includes the
commitment to maintaining a work environment free from unlawful harassment.
An employee, who in good faith,
reports concerns that they have been discriminated against or has knowledge of discrimination in violation of this policy or cooperates in
an investigation shall not be subject to reprisal or retaliation for making a report or participating in an investigation. Employees should
immediately bring to the attention of the Affirmative Action Officer and /or the Title IX Coordinator related to any complaint or
retaliation. For further information on reporting or filing a grievance please refer to Operations Manual Sections 3.1.13 and
3.1.14.
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