Chief Academic Officer

At Wheeling University, you’ll find more than just a workplace — you’ll join a mission-driven community that lives by values of leadership, service, faith, integrity, and excellence. As an employee, you’ll be part of a university that is committed to integrating learning, research, and outreach within its Catholic tradition, seeking to develop not only competent professionals, and also socially responsible citizens. Wheeling promotes close student-faculty connections and encourages all members to grow both intellectually and ethically, to serve with compassion among diverse communities, and to lead by example. In such an environment, your work will matter — your contributions help sustain a culture where academic rigor, moral purpose, and service to others are more deals --they are daily actions and practices.

Wheeling University, a Catholic university, seeks qualified applicants for the Chief Academic Officer.  As a member of the President’s Cabinet, the Chief Academic Officer works collaboratively with University leadership to fulfill the mission and promote an environment of continuous improvement.  The Chief Academic Officer shall serve as the Executive Leader over academic excellence and development.  The Chief Academic Officer must demonstrate a passion for the University's mission and effectively seize opportunities to benefit the future of its students and demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education and programming. The position will inspire faculty and staff through effective collaboration to advance the University's academic excellence and mission.

Responsibilities:

• Successfully oversee academic programs.
• Advise the President on all academic matters and University-wide initiatives.
• Provide the vision for the direction, revision, and creation of academic programs of high quality.
• Successfully manage University resources and allocations.
• Serve as a member of the President's Cabinet.
• Reporting to the President, the Chief Academic Officer will:
• Oversee the hiring, evaluation, and appointment renewal of all faculty and staff within Academic Affairs.
• Lead, through directors and chairs, all academic services, including the library, registrar, academic resource center, and disability services.
• Make recommendations on faculty promotion and tenure.
• Oversee and drive the assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Work with the Office of Admissions to support the recruitment and retention of students.
• Work with the Office of Student Services to support curricular and co-curricular programming.
• Prepare and monitor the annual academic operating budgets and serve as a steward of institutional resources.
• Other duties may be assigned by the President.

• A leader who embodies the mission of a Catholic institution in creating men and women who exemplify a commitment to life, leadership, and service with and among others.
• Commitment to the Catholic mission.
• Doctorate or other appropriate terminal degree.
• Ten (10) years of proven success in higher education leadership with a preference for serving in a private, Catholic institution.
• Experience working within a teaching institution focused on undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and pre-professional programs.
• Ability to work constructively and effectively within the academic community and with various internal and external stakeholders.
• An effective, balanced, and collaborative leadership style that combines a capacity for strategic vision with technical experience in academic leadership in a higher education environment.

Application Instructions

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately until filled. Upon visiting our employment site, please include the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Confidential Inquiries and questions may be sent to:

Dr. Walter Skaggs, Director of Human Resources, Security & Title IX

EEO Statement:

Wheeling University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all faculty, staff, and students. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We value the unique contributions that individuals bring to our campus and believe that diversity of perspectives enriches our academic and work environment.