Associate Provost

University of Texas at Dallas

Depending on Qualifications

medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan

United States, Texas, Richardson

Jan 06, 2025

Posting Details

Posting Number	S06159P
Position Title	Associate Provost
Functional Title	Associate Provost for Curricular Services
Department	Academic Affairs and Provost Dept
Salary Range	Depending on Qualifications
Pay Basis	Monthly
Position Status	Regular full-time
Location	Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date	01/06/2025
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Desired Start Date	02/03/2025
Job Summary	The Associate Provost for Curricular Services is a full-time, twelve-month appointment responsible for working with deans, department heads, and faculty on the development and shared governance approval process of new degree programs, academic and professional (non-credit) certificates, digital badging and vendor-supplied third-party course content. The Associate Provost will facilitate external approvals and serve as the liaison to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and to The University of Texas System's Office of Academic Affairs on new academic offerings. The Associate Provost will supervise four FTE and will attend all meetings of the UT Dallas academic governance system. In addition, the Associate Provost will have responsibility for oversight of the student course feedback policy in partnership with the Committee on Effective Teaching.
Minimum Education and Experience	Master's degree. 5 years higher education work experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience maybe considered.
Preferred Education and Experience	Preferred Education and Experience Doctoral Degree Experience with curricular design, redesign, and program development Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills Strong communication skills Active listener Preference will be given to internal candidates.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Supervise the senior director of curricular services (who supervises 2 FTE) Supervise the micro-credentials and digital badging manager Serve as the liaison to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and submit all related requests: Negotiate new degree and certificate programs, changes to existing programs (name changes, SCH changes, classification of instructional program changes), new core courses, and graduate program review submissions Identify market and student demand for new programs and provide that information to deans and associate deans Review requests for new minors and concentrations Submit admission criteria changes that have been approved by Governance and executive administration to UT System (GRE changes, etc.) Serve as the primary contact for the Curricular Analytics Project (CAP) and collaborate with the Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support (director of academic assessment), Registrar's Office, and program heads on curricular adjustments Serve as the primary contact for the Steppingblocks (alumni placement) platform Review and execute documents related to course delivery (special session forms, core course requests, education abroad courses, and capstone signatory for UTDesign, UTSolv, and UTDiscover) Serve on UT System taskforces (i.e., Transfer Advisory Group and Accelerated Baccalaureate taskforce) Serve as ex officio, non-voting member to Council for Undergraduate Education and the Committee on Educational Policy Attend as recurring guest Core Curriculum Committee, Graduate Council, and Academic Council and Academic Senate meetings Collaborate with Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support on program changes that alter reporting (CIP changes, major name changes, new programs, etc.)
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Additional Information	*Preference will be given to internal candidates.* Please see Special Instructions. Work Notice: This is a full-time position. Work will be performed on-site and in person. What We Can Offer UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including: Competitive Salary Tuition Benefits Internal Training Medical insurance - including *100% paid* employee medical coverage for full-time employees Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Long and short-term disability Retirement Plan Options Paid time off Paid Holidays All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program. Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information. About Us UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. The University has a variety of programs and initiatives to support engagement and success for all members of the campus community. Employee benefits include a range of physical and mental wellness resources. "LilyPad" lactation facilities are located throughout the campus. There are several employee resource groups (ERGs) comprised of individuals who share common interests in helping build community among UT Dallas faculty and staff (e.g., Universal Access ERG, Military and Veteran ERG, UT Dallas Young Professionals). Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth ( DFW) metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational activities.
Special Instructions Summary	Applicant cover letters should contain a statement of their interest and qualifications.
Important Message	1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public. 2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the *ADA Coordinator* . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.