Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
The University of Maine System offers an exceptional opportunity for an academic leader to work closely with talented, committed colleagues to transform academic opportunities for the state of Maine through collaboration, innovation, technologies, and use of data to improve student success and academic programs, including online course/program delivery.
The Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs assists the UMS Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and the entire UMS leadership team in coordinating an array of responsibilities in analysis, planning, and implementation of strategic, academic priorities across the seven UMS universities.
The successful candidate will have doctorate or terminal degree in relevant field; minimum of 6 years’ experience in higher education administration, preferably including 4 years of experience at Dean, Associate Provost, Associate VP, or higher level; demonstrated commitment to public statewide higher education institutions; direct experience with: distance/online education, institutional research, and student success; record of leadership in strategic planning activities; experience with key metrics for curriculum delivery, development and evaluation.
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Established in 1968, the University of Maine System (UMS) unites seven distinctive public universities, comprising 10 campuses and numerous centers, in the common purposes of providing quality higher education while delivering on its traditional tripartite mission of teaching, research, and public service. Maine’s largest educational enterprise, the University extends its mission as a major resource for the state, linking economic growth, the education of its people, and the application of research and scholarship.
A comprehensive public institution of higher education, UMS serves nearly 40,000 students annually and is supported by the efforts of more than 2,000 full-time and part-time faculty, more than 3,000 regular full-time and part-time staff. Reaching more than 500,000 people annually through educational and cultural offerings, the University of Maine System also benefits from more than two-thirds of its alumni population residing within the state; more than 123,000 individuals.
The position is located in Orono, Maine.
The salary range is competitive, based on qualifications and experience. UMS offers a robust benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. In addition, the UMS retirement program provides a 10% employer contribution. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.
Interested applicants should go to the following link for more information including a full job description.
https://maine.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=39125&job=associate-vice-chancellor-for-academic-affairs&collection=true
Applications may be submitted at that site and will require a cover letter, résumé and contact information for five professional references. Applications will be confidential until finalists are identified. For further information or to discuss your interest, you may contact bigney@maine.edu. The position is open until filled. However, applications received after the first screening date on March 9, 2017 will be considered at the discretion of the university. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. The successful applicant is subject to background screening.
The University of Maine System is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.