Job Information
University of Kansas Assoc Vice Provost for Faculty Policy & Recognition/Professor in Lawrence, Kansas
28836BR
Job Title:
Assoc Vice Provost for Faculty Policy & Recognition/Professor
Department:
Office of Faculty Affairs
Primary Campus:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Job Description:
Faculty Policy Development, Review, and Education (.70--of 75%)
Engage in collaborative efforts to develop policy that defines and supports the faculty role at KU and aligns with the university’s vision and goals.
Support academic and governance units in the development and implementation of policies that define and support the faculty role at KU with the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs.
Support the Vice Provost of Faculty Affairs on policy related to governance, labor relations, and the Kansas Board of Regents.
Develop and coordinate internal processes for the review of unit-level policies that require Provost-level approval with the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs.
Ensure alignment between unit and university-level policies related to faculty.
Conduct research and assessment to inform university policies, procedures, and their effectiveness.
Represent the Office of Faculty Affairs on task forces and committees focused on policy initiatives.
Design and deliver educational sessions and materials that include policy-relevant information, best practices in the implementation of policy and policy development, and policy updates for faculty and administrative leaders.
Faculty Recognition (.20--of 75%)
Chair and coordinate the university-level faculty award committee processes administered by the Office of Faculty Affairs.
Coordinate recognition of the faculty recipients of university-level faculty awards administered by the Office of Faculty Affairs with university-level offices.
Partner with the Director of Faculty Recognition and Awards and other units across campus to identify and grow faculty recognition opportunities.
Develop initiatives to recognize faculty excellence in research, teaching, and service and encourage faculty recognition across campus.
Represent the Office of Faculty Affairs in campus initiatives and committees focused on faculty recognition.
Other duties as assigned (.10--of 75%)
Associate/Full Professor Faculty Duties (0.25 FTE)
Faculty duties will be discipline-specific. Traditional percentages of time including the following, but could be negotiated with the Department Chair or School/College Dean:
20% Research
20% Teaching
10% Service
Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :
28836BR
Disclaimer:
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
Contact Information to Applicants:
Amy Mendenhall, PhD, MSW
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Professor, School of Social Welfare
amendenhall@ku.edu
Position Number:
00065374
Required Qualifications:
Tenured KU faculty member at KU Lawrence Campus.
A record of excellent in teaching, scholarship, and service
Demonstrated experience with policy development, implementation, and review.
Demonstrated experience engaging in a team-based environment.
Demonstrated experience formulating and managing committees and feedback processes.
Demonstrated capacity for leadership in a comprehensive university.
Employee Class:
F-Faculty
FTE:
1.0
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience with membership on committees responsible for developing and enacting policy (e.g., university or unit promotion and tenure, governance, undergraduate and graduate curriculum and policy).
Demonstrated experience with administration at department, School/College, or University level.
Demonstrated experience working with an awards committee and/or developing faculty recognition opportunities, at the unit, university or disciplinary level.
Demonstrated experience working with units across campus.
Position Overview:
The Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Policy and Recognition in the Office of Faculty Affairs will work on policy and recognition-related projects and initiatives that intersect with the roles and responsibilities of faculty at KU. This position will take a leadership role in developing policy, policy review processes, and educational programming on faculty policy. The person in this role will also develop and promote faculty recognition initiatives, as well as coordinate university-level faculty award committees. This position will work in collaboration with academic units and their leadership; governance; Policy Administration; KU Office of Research; HR; and other key leaders and stakeholders across campus.
The responsibilities of this role will be guided by the priorities of the Office of Faculty Affairs, with specific duties listed below. This will be an Academic Year (9-month) appointment with .75 FTE in the Office of Faculty Affairs and .25 FTE in home academic unit. The appointment will also come with an administrative supplement and 8 weeks of summer salary.
Reg/Temp:
Regular
Application Review Begins:
13-Sep-2024
Anticipated Start Date:
01-Jan-2025
Additional Candidate Instruction:
This position is open to tenured KU faculty members only.
Please apply with a cover letter describing how you meet the required & preferred qualifications, a curriculum vitae and a list of 3 professional references.
The first review will be Friday, September 13, 2024 and will continue until a pool of qualified applicants has been obtained.
