Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
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- California State University, Fresno
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- Fresno
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- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Job Title: Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Job ID: 13633
Full/ Part Time: Full-Time
Job Code: 3300
Department: Office of the Provost
To view full job description including minimum qualifications and to apply online: http://jobs.csufresno.edu/
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State), one of 23 campuses within the California State University system, seeks a dynamic, experienced academic leader to serve as its next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Reporting to the President, and working in collaboration with senior leadership, faculty, students, and staff, the Provost will help Fresno State provide learning opportunities, student access and success, and build upon strong and diverse academic programs, research, and teaching. As the needs of California's Central Valley rapidly evolve and regional and state demand for an educated workforce is on the rise, this position represents an exciting opportunity to help shape this leading comprehensive university during a critical period of growth.
Today, more than 25,000 students attend the 388-acre main campus, located at the northeast edge of Fresno, California, at the foot of the majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range. A dynamic, community-engaged university offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees, Fresno State serves a diverse student body: more than half of its student population comes from underrepresented groups; and as of Fall 2017, 68% of undergraduate students were first-generation college attendees. Fresno State's mission is to embrace a culture of diversity, discovery, and distinction, making student success a number one priority. Service learning and rich general education offerings serve as the foundation for academic affairs in a liberal arts education. The campus also embraces student "learning by doing" via research collaborations with faculty and innovative approaches to integration of teaching and research. Fresno State has been recognized four times in four years by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), winning the Leadership Development and Diversity Award and the Christa McAuliffe Excellence in Teacher Education Award in 2014. In 2015, the University won the International Education Award for its work to expand international recruitment of faculty and students and to increase study abroad opportunities, and in 2017, won the Student Success and College Completion Award in recognition of its accomplishments as part of the California State University Graduation Initiative 2025. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked Fresno State as one of the top 25 universities in the country for the past three years.
Community service is a hallmark of the Fresno State experience; the Richter Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning program promotes the value of community service to students, faculty, and staff. Agriculture is the dominant industry in the region, and Fresno State has developed deep connections with its farming community, both through the students it serves and the programs it offers. The Jordan Agricultural Research Center (JARC) provides space for innovative and collaborative interdisciplinary research at the interface of science and mathematics, engineering, and agriculture. There are many opportunities for faculty and students across colleges to address societal challenges in food, water, energy, health, sustainability and the environment; all of these challenges are significant to the Central Valley and mirror national and global concerns. The campus is home to a 1,000-acre teaching farm, containing numerous permanent and annual crops and livestock. The University operates the first commercially bonded winery on a U.S. university campus; with student-produced wines winning hundreds of awards in tasting competitions against some of the world's best known vintages. The Central California economy represents great opportunity for the people of California, and Fresno State is a leader in sparking innovation and positive change for the region. Fresno State is nationally recognized for providing transformational education that ripples out to improve the quality of life across the region and beyond. The next Provost will have the opportunity to lead an ascendant university on the verge of significant growth that will positively impact the lives of its students and the citizens of the Central Valley. In doing so, the Provost will address the following key opportunities and challenges:
Fresno State has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this search. The search committee will review nominations and applications until the position is filled. To be considered an eligible candidate, a formal application with detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter is required to be submitted via Fresno State's job site at http://www.fresnostate.edu/adminserv/hr/jobs/index.html . Nominations and inquiries can be submitted via the Isaacson, Miller website at https://www.imsearch.com/6832 .
Deborah Hodson, Ludi Chow, and Drew Kessler
Isaacson, Miller
1000 Sansome Street, Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: 415.655.4900
Fax: 415.655.4905
California State University, Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability or veteran's status.
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Organization
California State University, Fresno is the intellectual heart of Central California, providing high quality undergraduate and graduate education.
Founded in 1911, Fresno State has evolved into a nationally acclaimed university with an impressive faculty who are educating future leaders and advancing world-class research.
Academic excellence is central to the mission of California State University, Fresno. Fresno State offers upwards of 60 undergraduate degrees, approximately 40 masters' degrees, and a handful of doctoral programs through 50-plus departments organized into eight academic schools and colleges.
The university employs a diverse faculty and staff who bring to the campus a wide range of ideas and customs reflecting our ever-changing world.
The university also attracts millions of dollars to fund critical research on topics ranging from air pollution to water conservation.
Fresno State contributes more than $800 million to the economy of our region. This impact sustains 15,300 jobs in the region, and generates more than $44 million per year in tax revenue.
Fresno State will power the economy and culture of 21st century Central California - the region known as the New California.
Community
As the sixth-largest city in the Golden State, Fresno is nestled in California's Central Valley which boasts a population of just over 1 million. The surrounding San Joaquin Valley is one of the richest agricultural areas in the world.
The majestic Sierra Nevada mountains create an ethereal backdrop for Fresno State's 388-acre academic campus and 1,000-acre University Farm.
Little more than an hour from campus are Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National parks. These natural wonders offer year-round outdoor fun with many clear mountain lakes for boating and fishing. Fresno is a comfortable drive from San Francisco, Los Angeles, Lake Tahoe and the Pacific Coast.
With a deep connection to the land, there is little wonder that Fresno State is on the cutting edge of environmental awareness and sustainability. Parking shelters topped with photovoltaic solar panels generate about 20 percent of the university's base demand. Going 'green' is a priority at Fresno State. The campus farm gives students hands-on training in agriculture, from livestock to vineyards. Fresno State is the first university to establish a commercial winery on campus and the wines have won prestigious awards worldwide.
Campus
The beauty of the Fresno State campus is enhanced by more than 4,000 trees in over 100 varieties. In 1978, the campus was named an arboretum.
The jewel of the campus is the beautiful $105 million state-of-the-art Henry Madden Library, the largest library in the California State University system and the biggest academic library between Los Angeles and the Bay Area.
The Smittcamp Family Honors College is one of the most comprehensive academic honors program at any university in California and draws the best and the brightest students.
Fresno State boasts some of the best sports programs in the California State University system.
California State University, Fresno is a campus rich in cultural and intellectual diversity where great ideas and unlimited imagination are encouraged. We are looking for creative, inquisitive and dedicated people to carry our traditions forward to new generations of students.
Careers
Careers at Fresno State provide the opportunity to work along side some of the best minds in the country. We offer exceptional possibilities for those with the curiosity, intelligence and drive to succeed. More than 2,500 jobs in over 80 different career fields are represented on campus.
Consider becoming part of a community whose members work together to create knowledge, connect to the world, and further their sense of identity and direction. An environment that inspires discovery and encourages collaboration. Consider California State University, Fresno.
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