The Candidate
The Provost will lead the college as it progresses toward achieving the academic goals and targets articulated in the college’s Strategic Plan. These goals are designed to promote educational excellence throughout the curriculum and across the four schools of the college. The Provost will lead initiatives to further the institution’s focus on an outcomes-based curriculum, promote teaching excellence at all levels and academic programs, recruit an exceptional faculty, pursue the integration and development of innovative pedagogies that support Florida Southern’s growing national reputation as a leader in engaged learning, implement the college’s Quality Enhancement Plan, and manage effective academic program budgeting in alignment with strategic planning. All academic departments report to the Provost.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have an earned doctorate, successful experience as an academic administrator, significant teaching experience, appropriate scholarly accomplishments, and a comprehensive knowledge of and appreciation for liberal arts, pre-professional, and professional degree programs. A collaborative style in working with all campus constituencies, and adherence to the highest ethical standards are expected.
To Apply
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Apply Today
To request more information or nominate a candidate, inquiries may be sent to Dr. Sara Fletcher Harding, Search Committee Chair, at provostsearch@flsouthern.edu. Application materials include a current resume or academic vita, a list of five references with contact information, and a letter of interest that addresses the qualifications. Requested documents may be uploaded with the online application form and/or sent to provostsearch@flsouthern.edu.
Review of prospective candidates will begin in November 2018 and continue until the position is filled.
Florida Southern College is an equal opportunity employer. The College recruits, hires, trains, transfers, promotes and compensates individuals and makes all personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or physical or mental disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform the job, in accordance with applicable law.