Associate Provost for Academic Affairs

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership for academic quality, curriculum, and academic policy to support student success.
• Support the Provost in the management of academic programs and cross-college initiatives.
• Lead the full life cycle of academic programs, including development, review, and revisions.
• Manage institutional and programmatic assessment efforts, including learning outcomes and accreditation support.
• Contribute to academic strategic planning, portfolio planning, and program viability reviews.
• Supervise the Director for Assessment, Director for Undergraduate Studies, and Director for Graduate Studies.
• Serve as a liaison between the Provost’s Office and campus stakeholders to foster a collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate (PhD/EdD) in a discipline represented at the institution.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible leadership in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience with academic policy, curriculum processes, and shared governance.
• Proven track record of scholarly achievement.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a comprehensive university with both undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Experience with assessment systems and academic program review.
• Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and student success initiatives.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and change management.

Benefits

• Multiple health, dental, and vision plan options.
• Up to 8% retirement plan match.
• Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
• Educational benefits including tuition waivers for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.

About the Company

The University of New England is Maine’s largest private university, featuring coastal campuses in Maine and a study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco. We are a leading provider of health professionals and host nationally recognized programs in marine sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.