Associate Provost - Fremont, United States - San Francisco Bay University
Description
About San Francisco Bay University:
San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), an independent, nonprofit, WASC-accredited university situated in the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont, California, seeks an innovative and experienced Professor of Practice of Psychology.
SFBU is a challenger brand that aims to disrupt higher education by removing common barriers to help students succeed. SFBU's mission is to provide diverse learners with inclusive, innovative, and inspirational education for lifelong personal and career success.Our vision is to establish a benchmark for engaged and transformative higher education, serving as a model both nationally and internationally, all in pursuit of the common good.
At SFBU, students come first. We prioritize students' needs by fostering personal engagement among students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to providing affordable quality education with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.Our professors are accomplished professionals who provide real-world experience in the classrooms to enhance the learning experience and prepare students for future careers.
Our student body is reflective of the rich cultural diversity of the world, supported by a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.
Moreover, our university captures the vibrancy of Silicon Valley.SFBU is experiencing a dynamic and exciting period of growth, and we are looking to make a difference in our communities by enhancing access to affordable education for all students.
Position Overview:
San Francisco Bay University is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Associate Provost Reporting to the Provost and a key member of the Provost's leadership team, the Associate Provost leads efforts in fostering student academic engagement, achievement, academic progress, and completion.
The Associate Provost extends the reach and presence of the Provost, serving as a front-line student success resource and directly supports students, faculty, and administration.
The Associate Provost provides high-level, comprehensive, and confidential advice and assistance to the Provost and other Vice Presidents on a broad range of academic and administrative issues both internal and external to the campus requiring the exercise of judgment and independent initiative.
The Associate Provost fosters assessment, continuous improvement, student well-being, curricular innovation and implementation, diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and other high-impact practices by regularly interfacing with SFBU constituencies.
The Associate Provost provides tactical leadership in the day-to-day operations of academic programs including course scheduling, faculty teaching assignments, academic standards, and serving as the final adjudicator of student appeals regarding faculty concerns and/or the administration of academic policy.
Curriculum Development:
Collaborate with colleagues on the development of the core curriculum ensuring alignment with disciplinary and community/industry needs and emerging trends, making sure our students are well-prepared for their academic and professional careers.
***Advisement and Mentorship:Provide advising support to faculty as they work with students to foster their holistic growth, wellness, academic success, and career readiness.
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Inclusive Education:Implement innovative and inclusive best practices that reflect our core value of providing access and inclusion to a diverse student body.
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Engagement:Foster student engagement through collaboration with practitioners, organizations, and community/industry professionals to help students gain practical experience through internships, student-engaged research projects, and partnerships.
Quality Improvement:
Actively support faculty in course and program-level assessment design, data collection, review, and reporting.
Service:
Serve on various committees within academic affairs and/or at the institutional level. These committees may be related to curriculum development, student affairs, faculty governance, or administrative decision-making.
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Required Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited university.
- Successful, fulltime, previous higher education teaching experience and demonstrated commitment to excellence in pedagogy.
- Successful previous higher education administrative experience in a role such as Chairperson, Dean, Associate Vice President, or Associate Provost.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior administrators, colleagues, students, and community partners.
- Highly developed emotional intelligence and polished executive presence.
- Strong analytical and quantitative abilities and attention to detail.
- Commitment to diversity, equit
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