Strategic Leader for Faculty Development & Success

UAB group; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB seeks a Vice Provost for Faculty Success to lead comprehensive faculty development initiatives and oversee onboarding, ongoing professional growth, and evaluation processes. You will partner with Academic Affairs, HR, and campus units to implement high-impact programs aligned with institutional priorities and faculty well-being.

The role emphasizes strategic event planning, recognition programs, and effective communication to advance teaching, scholarship, and student success across all

Qualifications

• Leadership experience guiding faculty development programs
• Strong collaboration across units and HR
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to build relationships and influence at all levels
• Sound judgment and discretion in academic governance

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive faculty development and mentoring initiatives across career stages.
• Coordinate professional development workshops, seminars, and learning communities.
• Collaborate with campus partners to identify and address faculty development needs.
• Track and assess effectiveness of development programming through surveys and feedback.
• Coordinate New Faculty orientation activities and resources.
• Collaborate with Faculty Affairs, HR and academic units to manage new faculty orientation assignments.
• Create digital resources and promotional materials for new faculty support.
• Provide support for campus-wide faculty lifecycle management, evaluation, promotion and tenure processes.
• Plan and execute Faculty Affairs and Provost events and leadership programming.
• Oversee faculty celebration programming and coordination of awards and recognition.
• Design communications that celebrate faculty excellence and manage internal communications.
• Maintain current website content highlighting development resources and achievements

Skills

Leadership experience

Collaborative skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Judgment & discretion

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD)

Job description

UAB seeks a Vice Provost for Faculty Success to lead comprehensive faculty development initiatives and oversee onboarding, ongoing professional growth, and evaluation processes. You will partner with Academic Affairs, HR, and campus units to implement high-impact programs aligned with institutional priorities and faculty well-being.

The role emphasizes strategic event planning, recognition programs, and effective communication to advance teaching, scholarship, and student success across all