Search - Associate Provost for Academic Affairs

Dear Kent State University Colleagues,

I am pleased to announce that three finalists for associate provost for academic affairs will be interviewing this and the following week. The associate provost for academic affairs position focuses on leadership in the areas related to student success programming for the university as well as other initiatives, and provides guidance and support to divisions that report to the Office of the Provost.

As part of the interview process, each candidate will participate in an Open Campus Forum where faculty, staff and students are invited to ask candidates questions pertaining to the position. Thank you to Manfred van Dulmen, Ph.D., Senior Associate Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies and members of the search committee for your hard work on this important search.

The meetings scheduled are listed below.

THREE CANDIDATES AND OPEN FORUM

Denise Bartell, Ph.D.

DENISE BARTELL, PH.D.

Associate Vice Provost for Student Success
University of Toledo

Open Forum
Thursday, May 5, 2022
11 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Microsoft Teams Meeting
Curriculum Vitae
Candidate Evaluation Survey
Mike Miller, Ph.D

MICHAEL MILLER, ED.D. 

Professor, Higher Education
Dean, College of Education and Health Professions and
Henry Hotz Endowed Chair (2016 - 2019)
University of Arkansas

Open Forum
Friday, May 6, 2022
11 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Microsoft Teams Meeting
Curriculum Vitae
Candidate Evaluation Survey
Eboni Pringle, Ph.D.

EBONI PRINGLE, PH.D.

Dean, University College
Kent State University

Open Forum
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
11 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Microsoft Teams Meeting
Curriculum Vitae
Candidate Evaluation Survey

Each candidate will be asked a set of questions created by the search committee, with the remainder of the meeting dedicated to questions from those participating in the open forum.

Access information about the finalists, including links to each of the candidate’s curriculum vitae, open forums and evaluation survey.

Thank you for your participation in this important search.

My best,

Melody Tankersley, Ph.D.

Senior Vice President and Provost

Search Launched for the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs 

I am also pleased to announce that we have launched the search for the associate provost for academic affairs position. The successful candidate for this position, previously held by Mandy Munro-Stasiuk, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, will focus on leadership in the areas related to student success programming for the university as well as other initiatives, and provide guidance and support to divisions that report to the Office of the Provost. 

Interested applicants for the position of Associate Provost of Academic Affairs can apply for the position now via the Kent State job application portal. Candidates for this position must hold a terminal degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution and three or more years of administrative experience at a complex doctoral-granting university as identified in the job description. 

I thank Manfred van Dulmen, Ph.D., for agreeing to chair this very important search and the entire committee for their work to identify our next Associate Provost of Academic Affairs.

The anticipated start date for this position is August 1, 2022.

Melody Tankersley, PhD
Senior Vice President and Provost

Committee Membership

Manfred van Dulmen, Senior Associate Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies, Chair

Geoffrey Koby, Professor,  Modern & Classical Language Studies

Ja-Young Hwang, Associate Professor, School of Fashion

Lynette Phillips, Professor, Public Health

Athena Salaba, Professor, School of Information 

Julie Mazzei, Interim Director, School of Multidisciplinary Social Sciences and Humanities 

Gregory Smith, Associate Professor, Biological Sciences, KSU Stark

Therese Tillett, Associate Vice President, Curriculum Services

Cesquinn Curtis, Associate Vice President, Division of Student Affairs

Niko Magda, Undergraduate Student, Biological Sciences; USG Director of Student Advancement 

Jeremy Foust, Graduate Student, Psychological Sciences

Jennifer Hebebrand, Project Director, Academic Affairs (non-voting member)

Job Description

Associate Provost for academic Affairs

BASIC FUNCTION:

To provide leadership on behalf of, and as delegated by, the Provost in the areas of academic resource planning and management, curricular affairs, accreditation and assessment, faculty affairs, general education, large-scale initiatives, and human resources. Reports to the Senior Vice President and Provost.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide leadership in academic resource planning and management, accreditation and assessment, research, curricular affairs and general education initiatives as delegated by the Provost.

Provide leadership in performing needs assessment, developing strategic objectives and university-wide policies and procedures.

Assist with the development and approval of program budgets and expenditures. Maximize existing resources and make strategic planning recommendations.

Assist the Provost by representing him/her at internal and external meetings and events; assume divisional responsibility as requested during Provost’s absence.

Assist the Provost in the development and accomplishment of Academic Affairs’ goals, objectives, and policies.

Assist the Provost by chairing, convening, and/or serving on various campus and community committees, task forces, councils, etc.

Assist the Provost by performing duties and conducting special assignments including, but not limited to, providing advice and coordinating conferences and workshops.

Fulfill responsibilities of human resource management, including equal employment opportunity, affirmative action and faculty/staff development.

Provide leadership and serve as key point of contact on various large-scale academic initiatives.

Coordinate responses to state and federal mandates.

Review and render final decisions on student academic appeals.

Oversee academic and/or support units, as assigned.

Maintain and assist in the development of binary articulation agreements.

Perform related duties as assigned.
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Terminal degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution; three or more years of administrative experience at a complex doctoral-granting university. If applicable, the individual may be appointed to a faculty appointment congruent to their academic record. Must possess a broad institutional perspective, have excellent budgeting/finance and planning skills, and a proactive style of leadership that encourages teamwork and interaction.

Skill In:

Written, verbal and interpersonal communication *
Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and other applicable software *
Instructional technologies and distance learning models *
Collaboration with others to effectively work with internal and external constituencies and organizations *

Ability To:

Work independently and as part of a team *
Provide leadership and direction *
Demonstrate commitment to diversity initiatives, affirmative action and equal opportunity *
Multi-task while managing multiple projects and assignments *
Successfully collaborate with faculty, deans, and directors from a wide variety of programs and university governance groups 

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Diversity Statement

Kent State University is committed to the creation and nurturing of a diverse community of individuals through inclusive excellence. Diversity involves recognizing the value of differences and the inclusion of all members of the community including those that experience discrimination or under representation. This is a core value of the organization as we strive for a culturally diverse student body, faculty and staff that reflect the multicultural nature of Ohio, the nation, and our world.

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