Provost and Chief Academic Officer - CCCU - Council for Christian Colleges & Universities : Job Details

Posting Number: R0003809Location: Point Loma Campus - San Diego, CA

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God's kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.

Benefits:We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, competitive retirement matching, vacation and sick time, and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.

Job Summary:PLNU invites nominations, expressions of interest, and applications for a Provost and Chief Academic Officer. The Provost and Chief Academic Officer is responsible to the President for all undergraduate and graduate academic operations related to curriculum, instructional programs, educational policy, academic planning, and academic resources. Additionally, the Provost will oversee Graduate and Professional Services enrollment and student support services. The Provost is a member of the Administrative Cabinet and, as a senior administrator of the University, collaborates with all areas of the University to achieve PLNU's Christian mission and vision. The Provost fulfills a key role in ensuring the continued accreditation of the University's academic programs and has significant engagement with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WSCUC) and other accrediting agencies with which PLNU affiliates.

Salary:Pay Range: $210,000 - $250,000. The actual salary will be based on the experience and qualifications of the candidate selected to fill this position.

Job Status: Full time

Job Description:

• Demonstrates the ability to learn, solve problems, build consensus, and achieve progress through collaboration and effective decision-making.
• Relates well to faculty, staff, students, and administrators to foster teamwork and collegiality.
• Has effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate with a campus community and external constituencies.
• Exemplifies integrity, honesty, fairness, and high moral, ethical, and spiritual values while reflecting Christian humility, service, and character that inspires trust and confidence.
• Can motivate and lead innovation and quality improvement in academic programs and ensure effectiveness in institutional and programmatic student learning outcomes.
• Is skilled at navigating the complexities of Christian higher education with strategic insight, innovative solutions and the ability to balance competing priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the exploration, design, and coordination of innovative academic programs, creative uses of learning technologies, international scholarly collaborations, and diverse learning opportunities that enrich the educational experience for students.
• Provides leadership for the recruitment, retention, professional development, evaluation, promotion, and compensation of faculty.
• Ensure alignment with the Christian mission of the university for the academic programs, their curriculum, and the faculty who teach in them.
• Oversees academic budgets, strategically allocates resources, and ensures the efficient use of university funds across academic areas, GPS enrollment, student services, and other key areas to support and advance institutional priorities.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with the President and Vice Presidents to advance PLNU's Christian and academic mission, fostering trust and promoting effective communication across the campus.
• Serves as a bridge between faculty, graduate enrollment, and student services, effectively communicating their views and concerns to the President and Cabinet while addressing institutional issues and challenges with the faculty.
• Promotes and supports teaching excellence, scholarship, and service.
• Represents the University to appropriate external audiences, other colleges and universities, and professional organizations.
• Exemplifies Christian discipleship through personal faith, integrity in actions and relationships, active participation in a local church, engagement in campus worship, and an alignment with the mission and spiritual values of PLNU's vibrant Christian community.

Qualifications:

• Education: Ph.D./Terminal degree.
• Demonstrated effectiveness and leadership in academic administration and supervisory experience in budget management, program development, and oversight.
• Proven ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive academic environment that values diverse perspectives and encourages innovation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of effectively engaging with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
• Deep commitment to Christian liberal arts education, a desire to work in a Christian university, and an understanding of the philosophy of Christian higher education in the Wesleyan tradition.
• Committed Christian with preference given to those who are active members in the Church of the Nazarene. In addition, applicant must agree to live in agreement with PLNU's Community Life Covenant.
• The job offer is contingent on a clear background check.

Selection Process:Applicants will submit an application and corresponding documents. All applicants will be reviewed and evaluated. From this pool of applicants, a limited number will be selected to move forward in the process. The interview process may include:

• Initial phone/Zoom call
• Zoom interview with the Search Committee
• In-person interview with the Search Committee
• In-person interview with the President of the University

Timeline:

• Application Deadline: January 6, 2025
• Selection Process Completion: End of February 2025
• Start Date: Flexible, but no later than July 1, 2025

If you have questions about items for the application, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [email protected] or the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jeff Bolster at [email protected].

At PLNU, we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing God's love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal, spiritual and professional potential.

Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.

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