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Job Title: Assistant Provost for Faculty Affairs
Location: Albany State Rec. Location
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 297026
About Us
Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.
Location
Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.
Job Summary
Albany State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Provost for Faculty Affairs. Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Provost for Faculty Affairs serves as a key member of the Academic Affairs leadership team and provides strategic oversight and administrative coordination for all matters related to faculty recruitment, development, evaluation, and retention. This position supports a thriving faculty community dedicated to student success, scholarly excellence, and institutional mission at one of Georgia's premier Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Responsibilities
Faculty Recruitment & Hiring
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Attach
Application Instructions - Interested Candidates Should Submit
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Institutional Values
Excellence
We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.
Respect
We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.
Community
We strive to build community and value a good mindset.
Teamwork
We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.
Learning
We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.
Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:
Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.
Other Information
This position is based in the Office of Academic Affairs at Albany State University. Some evening and weekend availability may be required in support of faculty events, academic program reviews, governance activities, and institutional initiatives. Occasional travel may be required for professional development, system-level meetings, or representation of the university at regional and national conferences.
Location: Albany State Rec. Location
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 297026
About Us
Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.
Location
Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.
Job Summary
Albany State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Provost for Faculty Affairs. Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Provost for Faculty Affairs serves as a key member of the Academic Affairs leadership team and provides strategic oversight and administrative coordination for all matters related to faculty recruitment, development, evaluation, and retention. This position supports a thriving faculty community dedicated to student success, scholarly excellence, and institutional mission at one of Georgia's premier Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Responsibilities
Faculty Recruitment & Hiring
- Coordinate and provide oversight for faculty searches university-wide, ensuring compliance with equal opportunity and affirmative action principles.
- Partner with deans, department chairs, and Human Resources to develop and implement equitable and inclusive faculty hiring practices.
- Maintain and continuously improve policies and procedures governing faculty appointments, including tenure-track, tenured, and non-tenure-track lines.
- Administer the university's promotion and tenure process, ensuring procedural integrity, timeliness, and consistency across academic units.
- Serve as a resource and advisor to faculty, department chairs, and deans on promotion and tenure policies, criteria, and documentation expectations.
- Coordinate post-tenure review and annual faculty performance evaluation processes.
- Develop, implement, and assess a comprehensive, institution-wide faculty development strategy that supports faculty at all career stages from pre-tenure through senior faculty and post-tenure renewal.
- Design and facilitate new faculty orientation and onboarding programs that acclimate incoming faculty to ASU's culture, mission, resources, and expectations.
- Coordinate mentoring programs that connect early-career faculty with experienced colleagues across disciplines, fostering community and reducing isolation.
- Curate and deliver professional development programming in areas including teaching and learning innovation, scholarly productivity, grant writing, curriculum design, and the integration of emerging technologies (including AI) into pedagogy and research.
- Partner with the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (or equivalent unit) to align faculty development initiatives with institutional priorities and student success outcomes.
- Identify and facilitate faculty participation in external professional development opportunities, including conferences, workshops, leadership institutes, and fellowship programs offered through AASCU, UNCF, HBCU-focused networks, and disciplinary associations.
- Develop targeted development pathways for department chairs and other academic leaders, including leadership coaching, management skills, and shared governance training.
- Administer and steward faculty development funding, including travel grants, research support, and professional development awards, ensuring equitable access across academic units.
- Establish and maintain a sabbatical leave program and other opportunities for faculty scholarly renewal, ensuring alignment with USG policies and institutional needs.
- Collect, analyze, and report data on faculty development participation and outcomes to inform continuous program improvement and support accreditation and institutional effectiveness reporting.
- Cultivate partnerships with peer institutions, professional organizations, and community stakeholders to expand and diversify professional development resources available to ASU faculty.
- Serve as the Provost's designee on faculty affairs matters and maintain close collaboration with the Faculty Senate and other shared governance bodies.
- Interpret, apply, and recommend updates to faculty-related policies in the Faculty Handbook and Academic Affairs policy framework.
- Ensure institutional compliance with University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents policies and procedures related to faculty.
- Oversee faculty workload policies and assist academic units in developing equitable workload assignments.
- Maintain accurate faculty data and generate reports in support of accreditation, institutional effectiveness, and strategic planning.
- Assist with the management of faculty lines, positions, and budgetary planning in collaboration with the Provost's Office.
- Contribute to the strategic priorities of the Division of Academic Affairs as a member of the Provost's leadership team.
- Foster a culture of inclusivity, transparency, and shared governance in all faculty affairs matters.
- Represent the Provost's Office on university committees and task forces as assigned.
- Earned terminal degree in an academic discipline.
- A record of teaching and scholarly achievement sufficient for appointment at the rank of associate or full professor in an ASU academic department.
- Significant administrative experience in academic affairs, faculty affairs, or a closely related area within higher education.
- Demonstrated knowledge of faculty personnel processes, including recruitment, evaluation, promotion, and tenure.
- Experience designing or leading faculty development or professional development programming.
- Strong commitment to the mission of HBCUs and to serving diverse student and faculty populations.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Experience working within the University System of Georgia or a comparable public university system.
- Demonstrated success building or scaling faculty development infrastructure, including mentoring programs, new faculty orientation, and leadership development pipelines.
- Familiarity with evidence-based approaches to faculty development, including coaching models, communities of practice, and reflective practice frameworks.
- Experience with accreditation processes (e.g., SACSCOC) and institutional effectiveness reporting.
- Familiarity with shared governance structures and faculty senate engagement.
- Record of advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in faculty affairs.
- Experience securing or administering grants or external funding in support of faculty development.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Attach
Application Instructions - Interested Candidates Should Submit
- A cover letter addressing qualifications and leadership experience.
- Current curriculum vitae.
- Contact information for three professional references.
- Transcripts.
- Deep knowledge of faculty governance, academic employment law, and higher education policy, particularly within the University System of Georgia.
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills across diverse internal and external stakeholder groups.
- High degree of initiative, sound independent judgment, and the ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder processes with discretion and integrity.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and the mission of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a data-informed, solutions-oriented approach.
- Ability to inspire confidence among faculty and build a culture of trust, transparency, and continuous professional growth.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate policy and procedural complexity into clear, accessible guidance.
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Institutional Values
Excellence
We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.
Respect
We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.
Community
We strive to build community and value a good mindset.
Teamwork
We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.
Learning
We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.
Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:
- a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
- a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
- a successful pre-employment drug test
Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.
Other Information
This position is based in the Office of Academic Affairs at Albany State University. Some evening and weekend availability may be required in support of faculty events, academic program reviews, governance activities, and institutional initiatives. Occasional travel may be required for professional development, system-level meetings, or representation of the university at regional and national conferences.