University of Alaska Southeast Provost

The University of Alaska Southeast seeks a vibrant, visionary, and collaborative academic leader who will serve as the next Provost of the institution. 

The University of Alaska Southeast is located in the traditional territory of the Lingít, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples, a majestic array of islands, channels, fjords, coastal mountains, icefields, and glaciers. On our three campuses, which are located in Juneau, Ketchikan, and Sitka, students have opportunities for field study, research, creative production, and internships and other forms of experiential learning in the Tongass National Forest, in coastal marine environments, with local businesses, and with city and borough, state, and federal government entities. Juneau, an epicenter for Northwest Coast Arts, and our state capital, provides ample opportunities for student internships within Alaska’s legislature, study and research within temperate rainforests and coastal habitats, and artistic and craft production in weaving, ceramics, and carving. Ketchikan, home to our Maritime Training Center, works closely with the United States Coast Guard to provide training and credentialing for Alaska’s maritime workforce. Sitka, hosting programs in Applied Fisheries, Health Information Management and Law Enforcement Training, prepares Alaskans for public service in these vital fields. All three campuses have a strong commitment to the preservation of the culture, arts, and languages of the Indigenous peoples of Southeast Alaska as well as to serving the workforce needs of the state.

Reporting to the Chancellor of UAS and serving as the Chief Academic Officer of the university, the provost is a beacon of excellence for the faculty and staff within Academic Affairs and drives student success. The provost will have a deep understanding of the complexities, challenges, and opportunities associated with postsecondary education and will possess the skills necessary to collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve the desired goals of the university. A commitment to shared governance is a hallmark of the successful candidate. The provost is also responsible for nurturing innovation among the broad array of programs we offer while advancing financial sustainability within the umbrella of Academic Affairs. As a member of the UAS Cabinet, the Provost is a critical strategic partner who will bring their vision and experience to the team that leads the university. The position of Provost is dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and open environment at the University of Alaska Southeast. UAS prioritizes inclusive access to resources and opportunities for all individuals to reach their full potential, recognizing the importance of cultural safety and belonging for present and future success.

Please view the UAS Provost Position Profile for additional information about the university and role! 

Required (Minimum) Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate or terminal degree with a strong record of academic and scholarly/creative achievement, eligible for a tenured appointment at the rank of Full Professor in a discipline at the University of Alaska Southeast.

• Four years of experience as a full-time college/university faculty member.

• Three years of experience as an academic leader at a college or university at the level of department chair/head or above.

• A strong record of teaching excellence and innovation at the college/university level.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a high level of professional integrity.

• Demonstrated experience with academic accreditation and assessment, including academic and program-level reviews and use of institutional effectiveness data to ensure program effectiveness and accountability.

• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing a research/scholarly/creative activities program, including implementing a plan, securing funding, and producing peer-reviewed/juried publications/performances/exhibitions or the like.

• Experience promoting inclusive excellence and student success for all students, including students typically under-represented in university settings such as Alaska Native/Native American students and first-generation students.

• Demonstrated experience creating a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for employees through effective leadership and management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated organizational abilities working in a complex academic organization, including strategic planning and budgeting, budget management, personnel management, proposal development, and grant management.

• Demonstrated experience with collegial, collaborative decision-making and shared governance.

• Demonstrated knowledge of regional and program-specific accreditation requirements.

• Experience ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations pertaining to research and grant reporting.

• Knowledge and experience in providing post-secondary education to rural and remote communities and regions.

• Experience in leading, advocating for, and being an effective spokesperson for the university’s academic and workforce development mission.

• An understanding of, and support for, technology-enhanced learning and online degree offerings.

• Experience working at a college/university with multiple campuses.

• A history of innovation in developing and supporting academic programs that support student success goals.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Southeast campus in Juneau, Alaska. This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. Compensation is commensurate with the experience required for the job.

Note: this is an in-person position that will be located in Juneau.

Please attach a curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references with your application.

This position is designated as an officer of the university or senior administrator at the discretion of the president.

Review of Applications begins on October 09, 2024. To ensure full consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on the DAY BEFORE REVIEW DATE, October 08, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the review date, until the position is filled.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Louisa Cryan at lrcryan@alaska.edu.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.