Interim Provost & EVP for Academic Innovation

cu; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 232,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) invites applications for Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the chief academic officer responsible for shaping strategy across teaching, research, and service. Located in Colorado Springs, the role leads academic policy, curriculum and faculty development with a focus on accreditation and institutional improvement.

As a senior member of the Chancellor's team, the Interim Provost will oversee academic affairs,

Qualifications

• An earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• Evidence of senior university academic leadership at the dean level or higher.
• Experience directing integrated academic and financial planning and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief academic officer and advance teaching, learning, research, and service.
• Provide vision for development and evaluation of academic programs and clinical or professional practice.
• Lead academic program reduction and discontinuance with governance, policy, and accreditation alignment.
• Advance student success by aligning curricular and co-curricular programs with student affairs.
• Guide the university's academic portfolio to respond to changing needs and growth.

Skills

Senior university leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Earned doctorate or terminal degree

Job description

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) invites applications for Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the chief academic officer responsible for shaping strategy across teaching, research, and service. Located in Colorado Springs, the role leads academic policy, curriculum and faculty development with a focus on accreditation and institutional improvement.

As a senior member of the Chancellor's team, the Interim Provost will oversee academic affairs,