What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs position at NC Central University?

Posting Details

Position Information

Position/Classification Title
Working Title	Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Position Number	617372
FLSA	Exempt
Appointment Type	Permanent - Full Time
Tenure Track	No
FTE	1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
If time limited, duration date
Department Hiring Range	The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.
EEO-1 Category	Officials & Managers
SOC Code	11-1021 - General and Operations Managers

Position Overview

Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!	Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution-we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as 'The City of Medicine,' NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight. Visit NCCU.edu.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit	The Division of Academic Affairs, through the Office of the Provost, serves a pivotal role in supporting the academic enterprise of North Carolina Central University. This includes strategic planning, academic program development, instruction quality, research initiatives, enrollment management, and faculty/staff professional development. The Office of Faculty Affairs is responsible for supporting faculty who turn NCCU's academic mission into action through their teaching, research, and service. The Office of Faculty Affairs supports postdoctoral researchers, who are integral to the research, teaching, and learning activities at NCCU.
Primary Purpose of Position	The Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs manages and supports faculty-related academic processes. The Vice Provost assists in interpreting university policies and regulations related to faculty, and oversees faculty recruitment, appointments, promotions, tenure, professorships, awards, academic leadership development, and reporting. The Vice Provost will build strong working relationships across academic units and ensure the engagement and collaboration of relevant groups to foster highly effective scholars. The Vice Provost will take a life-cycle approach to tenure, recruitment, and retention of highly qualified and effective faculty. The Vice Provost helps the departments comply with university requirements related to faculty. Other core activities include developing and coordinating faculty management activities, including annual evaluations, counseling, conflict resolution, consultation of the university Office of the General Counsel, and grievance processes and committees. Reporting to this position are the Associate Provost for Academic Programs and the Associate Provost for Institutional Research and Analysis/Chief Data Officer. Other duties include: Coordinating audit responses and recommendations with Internal Audit. Representing the Provost on standing committees and administrative advisory committees. Leading academic units temporarily as needed. Other relevant duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Demonstrated ability to lead institutional change and improve faculty excellence and student success. Proven track record in academic and faculty affairs. Strong skills in faculty development, team leadership, data analysis, and cross-campus collaboration.
Minimum Education/Experience	Doctorate degree in a relevant field that would qualify candidate for tenure at the Associate/Professor rank. At least 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education at the department chair level or higher.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation	N/A
Equal Opportunity Employer	Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University's internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Function

Administrative