Interim Vice Provost for Digital Learning Initiatives

University Of Idaho; Moscow (ID); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Idaho is seeking an Interim Vice Provost for Digital Learning Initiatives in Moscow to lead the university’s online, distance, and flexible learning strategy. This interim appointment runs through June 30, 2027, with a focus on program development, continuing education, and independent study offerings.

The role requires a Master's degree or higher and experience guiding faculty, staff, and leadership in higher education, including curriculum development and accreditation

Qualifications

• Experience leading institutional digital learning initiatives.
• Experience with LMS and online/hybrid education.
• Experience managing a team in higher education.
• Familiarity with program assessment, student outcomes, accreditation, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the University's online, distance, and flexible learning strategy.
• Partner with academic deans, department admins, faculty, and senior leadership on program planning and implementation.
• Ensure participation of faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders in related decision-making.

Skills

Digital learning leadership

Curriculum development

Online/hybrid education

Team management

Assessment & accreditation

Education

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Interim Vice Provost for Digital Learning Initiatives

Internal Posting? This Search is Open to Current University of Idaho Employees Only

Posting Number

SP005461P

Position Title

Interim Vice Provost for Digital Learning Initiatives

Division/College

Vice Provost for Digital Learning

Department

Vice Provost for Digital Learning

Location

Moscow

Posting Context Statement

The university seeks either faculty or exempt staff to serve in the interim leadership role. This is an interim appointment through June 30, 2027, providing leadership continuity while the University conducts a search for a permanent appointment.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President, the Interim Vice Provost for Digital Learning Initiatives leads and coordinates the University's online, distance, and flexible learning strategy - including academic program development, continuing and professional education, and independent study offerings. The vice provost partners with academic deans, department administrators, faculty, and senior leadership on program planning and implementation, and ensures appropriate participation of faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders in related decision-making. This is an interim appointment through June 30, 2027, providing leadership continuity while the University conducts a search for a permanent appointment.

• Experience leading institutional digital learning initiatives, including course and curriculum development in higher education
• Experience using digital learning technologies, including learning management systems, for online, distance, or hybrid education
• Experience managing a team or academic unit in higher education involving interactions with faculty, staff, and administrators
• Familiarity with program assessment, student learning outcomes, accreditation, and compliance requirements for online programs

Required Education

Master's degree or higher

Required Other

None

Additional Preferred

None

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

None

Degree Requirement

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information

• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Employee Category: Exempt
• Pay Range: TBD
• Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
• A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
• A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No
• Posting Date: 09/22/2026
• Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
• FTE: 0.5 FTE

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Academic Careers
  • Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Chronicle
  • Facebook
  • HigherEd/Academic Impressions
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
  • Indeed.com
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • LinkedIn
  • Newspaper
  • Other Venue
  • Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
  • University of Idaho Website
  • University of Idaho Daily Register
  • University of Idaho Employee
  • Word of Mouth
  • Militaryjob.com
  • DSPSjobs.com
  • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
• * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States of America?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you now, or in the future require sponsorship through the University of Idaho to continue working in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.