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Position Title:

Associate Provost for Academic Programs/Operations and Faculty Success

Department:

Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Division:

Academic Affairs

Reports To:

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Employment Status:

Full-time, Administrative (12-month), with faculty rank

Date:

June 2026 (Revised)

Position Summary

Lane College seeks an Associate Provost for Academic Programs/Operations and Faculty Success to support the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs in the administration of the Division of Academic Affairs. Reporting to the Provost, the Associate Provost serves as a senior administrative officer of the Division, with primary responsibility for faculty affairs and development, academic programs and curriculum, academic operations, and the assessment and accreditation work that sustains academic quality.

Working in close partnership with division chairs, department chairs, program coordinators, and faculty, the Associate Provost helps administer the policies, processes, and review cycles that govern faculty appointment, development, promotion, and tenure; academic program review; and the academic catalog. The position advances the College’s commitment to excellent teaching, student success, and continuous improvement and supports the Provost in preparing academic planning and reporting for the Board of Trustees’ Committee on Academic Affairs.

Consistent with Lane College’s mission as a historically Black college grounded in a strong undergraduate, liberal arts tradition, the Associate Provost models integrity, fairness, due process, and shared governance in all academic processes. At the Provost’s direction, the Associate Provost may represent the Office of the Provost and act on its behalf in the Provost’s absence.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Faculty Affairs and Development

• Administer faculty appointment, reappointment, promotion, and tenure processes in accordance with the Faculty Handbook and College policy, ensuring consistency, fairness, and due process.
• Coordinate faculty development, including new-faculty orientation, mentoring, instructional support, and professional-development opportunities.
• Oversee faculty credentialing and the verification of faculty qualifications consistent with SACSCOC requirements and maintain accurate faculty records and rosters.
• Support the appointment, coordination, and workload planning of full-time and adjunct faculty in collaboration with division and department chairs to ensure appropriate instructional coverage.
• Assist in the administration of faculty evaluation, tenure, and promotion processes.

Academic Programs and Curriculum

• Serve as a liaison to academic departments and programs, supporting the development, review, and revision of curricula and courses through faculty governance.
• Coordinate the periodic review of academic units and programs, including self-studies, external reviews, and resulting improvement plans.
• Support the academic catalog as the official record of curricular and degree requirements, in coordination with the Registrar and faculty governance.
• Support the development of new academic programs and substantive-change planning in coordination with the Provost and applicable accreditation processes.

Academic Partnerships, Agreements, and Innovation

• Manage academic memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and partnership agreements — including articulation, dual-enrollment, and collaborative-program agreements — coordinating their development, review, execution, and renewal with the Provost, partner institutions, and relevant offices.
• Manage academic contracts and agreements with external providers and partners, monitoring scope, deliverables, compliance, and renewal in coordination with the Provost, Business and Finance, and legal counsel as appropriate.
• Support academic innovation initiatives that expand access and improve instructional delivery — including curriculum and scheduling platforms (e.g., Coursedog), online learning, and program partnerships such as RIZE Education — in collaboration with faculty, the Registrar, and Information Technology.
• Maintain a central record of academic agreements, partnerships, and innovation initiatives, tracking key dates, obligations, and outcomes.

Assessment, Accreditation, and Institutional Effectiveness

• Partner with the Director of Institutional Effectiveness, division chairs, department chairs, and program coordinators to coordinate accreditation reaffirmation and reporting for Academic Affairs (e.g., SACSCOC).
• Support the assessment of student learning outcomes across academic programs and the use of assessment results for continuous improvement.
• Assist in preparing academic data, reports, and documentation for internal decision-making and external reporting.

Academic Policy and Shared Governance

• In concert with division chairs and faculty, support the development, review, and consistent application of academic policies and procedures, including periodic review of the Catalog and Faculty Handbook.
• Promote transparency and shared governance and strengthen communication between the academic administration and the faculty.
• Support the consistent application of professional and academic standards, including academic appeals and faculty matters, with fairness and due process.
• Lead or serve on College committees, councils, and task forces in alignment with institutional priorities.

Administrative Leadership and Operations

• Provide administrative oversight of designated academic units, centers, or functions as assigned by the Provost.
• Support divisional budget planning, resource management, and the responsible stewardship of academic resources.
• Manage academic-affairs projects and initiatives delegated by the Provost, ensuring timely and high-quality completion.
• Support the Provost in preparing for meetings of the Board of Trustees’ Committee on Academic Affairs on academic planning, processes, and reporting.
• Represent the Office of the Provost at meetings and, in the Provost’s absence and at the Provost’s direction, act on behalf of the Office.

Collaboration and Communication

• Maintain effective working relationships with the Office of the President, faculty, staff, students, academic leaders, and external partners.
• Communicate the goals, values, and achievements of Academic Affairs to internal and external audiences, supported by appropriate quantitative and qualitative data.

Other Duties

• Remain current on trends, regulations, and best practices in faculty affairs, curriculum, assessment, and accreditation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned a terminal degree at the doctoral level, or the equivalent, from a regionally accredited institution.
• A record of teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for appointment to the faculty at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• A minimum of five (5) years of academic administrative and leadership experience (e.g., as a dean, associate dean, division or department chair, or program director).
• Demonstrated knowledge of faculty affairs, including appointment, development, evaluation, promotion, and tenure processes.
• Demonstrated experience with academic program review, assessment of student learning, and regional accreditation (e.g., SACSCOC).
• Demonstrated commitment to academic freedom, shared governance, integrity, and fundamental fairness and due process.
• Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Administrative experience at a liberal arts institution or a Historically Black College or University.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the mission of a private, historically Black, liberal arts college with a strong emphasis on quality undergraduate education and student success.
• Experience with faculty credentialing and compliance, Faculty Handbook administration, and academic personnel matters.
• Experience with budgeting and financial planning, and with academic scheduling and planning.
• Active engagement in scholarship or creative activity.
• Experience working effectively with governing-board committees, such as a Board of Trustees’ Academic Affairs Committee, and with regional and programmatic accrediting bodies.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems, develop practical solutions, and communicate decisions persuasively.
• Experience fostering interdisciplinary, experiential, and engaged learning complements the College’s liberal arts tradition.