Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

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Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish. All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title: Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Position Type: Faculty Department: LSUA Chancellor (Paul Dean Coreil (Retired - Active) (00016056)) Work Location: LSU - Alexandria Pay Grade: Professional Job Description: POSITION SUMMARY: Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) seeks a dynamic, visionary, and student-centered leader to serve as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Reporting directly to the Chancellor, the Provost serves as the university's Chief Academic Officer and provides strategic leadership for all academic programs, faculty affairs, academic planning, assessment, accreditation, distance learning, and student-centered academic initiatives. As a key member of the Chancellor's Cabinet and Executive Leadership Team, the Provost plays a central role in shaping and implementing the university's strategic vision, particularly in the areas of academic innovation, degree development, enrollment growth, workforce alignment, faculty excellence, and online education expansion. The Provost provides leadership and oversight for LSUA's academic colleges and divisions, including Engaged Teaching and Learning and Distance Learning, and works collaboratively across the institution to support student achievement, institutional effectiveness, and academic excellence. The Provost also serves as LSUA's lead academic representative to the LSU System, the Louisiana Board of Regents, and other statewide and national academic, accreditation, and governance organizations. This position is an on-campus, 12-month academic administrative role, which carries faculty status. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Academic Leadership and Vision Provide strategic leadership for all Academic Affairs and academic operations of the university. Lead the development, implementation, and assessment of the university's academic strategic priorities. Play a central role in institutional strategic planning, particularly in the areas of academic growth, workforce responsiveness, innovation, and degree alignment. Lead the strategic development, evaluation, and implementation of new academic degree programs, certificates, and academic pathways that align with student demand, workforce needs, and regional and statewide economic priorities. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, student-centeredness, and academic excellence. Promote excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and creative activity. Advance initiatives that strengthen academic quality, student engagement, experiential learning, and career-connected education. Faculty Leadership and Talent Development Support and strengthen a culture of shared governance in partnership with the Faculty Senate and university leadership. Lead strategic recruitment, retention, development, and support of high-quality faculty talent across academic disciplines. Foster a positive academic culture that values innovation, collaboration, mentorship, professional growth, and student-centered teaching. Oversee faculty evaluation, promotion, tenure, and professional development processes. Supervise academic deans and directors and support effective leadership development throughout Academic Affairs. Lead and support initiatives that strengthen faculty excellence in both face-to-face and online learning environments. Engaged Teaching & Learning and Online Education Provide strategic leadership and support for the university's Engaged Teaching and Learning units, advancing innovation in instruction, faculty development, student support, and evidence-based teaching practices. Strategically oversee and expand Distance Learning operations and online degree programs to support continued enrollment growth, student access, and academic quality. Ensure excellence and consistency in online course design, instructional delivery, student engagement, and academic support services. Support the continued growth and national competitiveness of LSUA's online programs and alternative instructional models. Promote the integration of emerging technologies and innovative instructional practices that enhance teaching effectiveness and student success. Student Success and Academic Excellence Lead initiatives that improve student retention, progression, completion, and career readiness. Support student-c

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