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Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) seeks an experienced and accomplished leader to serve as its next Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs (Senior Vice Provost). The Senior Vice Provost, who is the most senior of six Vice Provosts and serves as the Deputy Provost, reports to the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Provost. The Senior Vice Provost leads in the areas of academic resource planning and management, curricular affairs, accreditation and assessment, and large-scale initiatives. The Senior Vice Provost also serves as a highly visible spokesperson for academic affairs and will often be called upon to lead initiatives as well as represent the Provost for engagements and public-facing opportunities.

UMBC is a top-ranked university that masterfully integrates cutting-edge research, learning, and engagement across its campus community. UMBC is known for its dedication to student success, strong, interdisciplinary research, and supportive community that empowers and inspires inquisitive minds as one of the country’s most inclusive education communities. U.S. News & World Report has named the university a national leader in innovation and undergraduate teaching and has recognized UMBC’s graduate programs as among the nation’s best. The university is home to 835 full-time faculty plus 424 part-time faculty conducting instructional and research activities. UMBC faculty support 13,906 enrolled students, including 3,139 graduate students.

This is an exciting and pivotal time for UMBC, as new additions to leadership are charting the path for continued growth and excellence across all facets of the university. The Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs will join a developing leadership team committed to advancing the institution while maintaining academic integrity and providing an inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff. A successful candidate for this opportunity will possess significant senior-level experience in leading curricular affairs, tested skills in executing large-scale initiatives, a depth of research experience, and a collaborative, adaptable approach to leadership. The Senior Vice Provost will be supported by a dedicated staff and will serve as a trusted partner within The Office of the Provost and beyond.

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. The target salary range for this role is $300,000 to $325,000 and will be commensurate with experience. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.

Keight Tucker Kennedy, Partner

Alexis Ditaway, Associate

Alexis Scott, Senior Search Coordinator

https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-maryland-baltimore-county/senior-vice-provost-academic-affairs

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, values safety, cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility, lifelong learning, equity, and civic engagement. Consistent with these principles, the UMBC does not discriminate in offering equal access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of a UMBC community member’s race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, ancestry, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, veterans status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or genetic information.