Reporting to the President, the Provost and Executive Vice President (Provost/EVP) serves as the chief academic officer, provides vigorous academic leadership to the entire University, is a member of the President’s Cabinet, and serves as the chief executive in the absence of the President. The Provost/EVP is directly responsible for the general direction of all academic programs, endeavors, and instructional services in the several colleges, schools, departments, and other academic units on the Moscow campus and the University’s academic, outreach, and research initiatives at locations throughout the state.
 

The Primary Responsibilities
 

• Lead the strategic planning process and accreditation development and implementation on behalf of the President.
   

• Integrate the University’s statewide network of research, extension, and instructional centers, and ensure the fulfillment of the University’s role in the State of Idaho, the nation, and the world.
   

• Work closely with the Vice President for Finance and Administration, Executive Director of Planning and Budget, and Deans in budget planning, fiscal accountability, general policy development, and human resources.
   

• Coordinate the activities of the vice presidents and other members of the senior leadership to support the mission of the University.
   

• With the Vice President for Research and Economic Development, advance the University’s research agenda and establish partnerships with ongoing and emerging businesses and industries to bring a research and/or creative experience to undergraduate and graduate education throughout the University.
   

• Promote the University in outreach and engagement with stakeholders and constituents throughout the state.
   

• Encourage and support a healthy climate and culture of inclusion and participation by fostering open communications through regular dialogue with faculty, staff, and students.
   

• Provide leadership for the Colleges of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Art and Architecture, Business and Economics, Education, Engineering, Law, Letters Arts and Social Sciences, Natural Resources, Science; and Graduate Studies; the WWAMI Medical Education Program; Academic Affairs; Libraries; Enrollment Management; Student Affairs; and the Centers in Coeur d’Alene, Boise and Idaho Falls.
   

• Serve as a liaison to the University of Idaho Faculty Senate.
   

• Foster academic excellence in all University departments and divisions and promote academic freedom.
   

• Provide general direction and support for curricular planning, student recruitment and retention, and academic support programs and services.
   

• Appoint, train, and review academic administrators; oversee the faculty personnel system and faculty development program, including promotion and tenure; coordinate with the Vice President for Research to plan for the University’s research and outreach efforts; and provide coordination among the faculty, administration, and staff.
   

• Foster and maintain constructive working relationships with the academic officers of other universities and colleges within Idaho, the Board of Regents/State Board of Education, and the Board Office.
   

• Serve on the State Board of Education’s Council of Academic Affairs and Programs.

The Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a commitment to the ideal of a student-centered university and to excellence in teaching, scholarship, research, and the transfer of knowledge and technology. A clear appreciation of the mission, vision, and programs of the University and ability to lead the statewide missions, including research, extension, instruction, and working collaboratively and effectively with a governing board and its staff will be essential.

The ability to articulate and inspire a shared commitment to the University’s mission and vision; identify creative strategies to achieve that mission and vision; and develop a broad array of national and international initiatives in teaching, scholarship, and engagement through service are key attributes for success. Candidates will also possess the ability to work successfully with peers, communicate effectively and collegially with internal and external constituencies, and promote the value of interdisciplinary efforts in the curricula and in creative scholarly and research activities.

Key Qualifications, Core Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics:
 

• A doctorate or comparable terminal degree.
   

• Rank of full professor or qualification for rank of full professor.
   

• Significant administrative and academic achievement at a research university.
   

• Effectiveness as an academic leader with experience addressing issues beyond the departmental level.
   

• Leadership experience in working with faculty, administrators, staff, and students in a manner that exemplifies high integrity, openness, accountability, and shared governance.
   

• A record of promoting and enhancing diversity and human rights.
   

• Experience in making and implementing difficult decisions with a timely, collaborative, and coordinated approach.
   

• Successful management of academic personnel matters and budgets.