General Summary

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) invites applications and nominations for the position of Provost and Vice President. The University seeks an exceptional individual with a distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, and management to provide creative, visionary, and responsible leadership and to advise the President on all academic matters. Founded in 1849 as a teacher-training school, Eastern Michigan University is a public educational residential institution. Eastern Michigan University emphasizes the importance of excellence in teaching through traditional and innovative approaches, the extension of knowledge through basic and applied research, and creative and artistic expression in its bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs. Encompassing five Colleges including Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Health and Human Service, and Technology, Eastern Michigan University actively translates its academic philosophy into practical, useful curricula that are designed to prepare students for the realities of the working world. Eastern Michigan University's campus, located 35 miles from Detroit and a 1 hour drive from Lansing, incorporates a 450+ acre campus in Ypsilanti, Michigan and is graced by some 18 miles of walkways and jogging trails and more than 200 acres of scenic lawn and wooded areas. As one of the nation's 50 largest universities Eastern Michigan University serves more than 23,000 students and Eastern Michigan University has 140,000 alumni with eighty percent living in Michigan and fifty-five percent in southeast Michigan. Eastern Michigan University produces more professional educators than any school in the nation. For more information, please visit www.emich.edu


Essential Duties

Reporting to the President, the Provost and Vice President will serve as the chief executive officer in the President's absence. The Provost provides the vision for academic excellence, guides the academic planning and assessment of university academic programs, facilitates meaningful interdisciplinary work across campus, oversees faculty recruitment and development, is responsible for academic budgets and programs, provides administrative leadership and organization for all the academic components of the university within the context of a collective bargaining environment, and guides academic, research, and outreach programs in accordance with the University's strategic plan.

As a collaborative leader the appointee will work closely with the Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management to pursue an institutional strategy for student recruitment and student success.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include an earned doctorate or other terminal degree from an accredited institution, suitable for a tenured full professor appointment in an EMU academic department, and a distinguished record of teaching and scholarship.

In addition, the successful candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to academic excellence; significant and successful experience in higher education administration including budgetary and personnel responsibilities, accreditation, strategic planning, and academic program development; a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusivity; evidence of effective organizational change that has enhanced the quality of academic programs; a record of collaborative, proactive, creative, visionary, and ethical leadership; a deep understanding of the climate in higher education; and an appreciation for the role of the comprehensive public university.

All applications must be made online at https://www.emujobs.com – Posting #APA1117E. In order to be considered for this position, candidates must complete the entire staff application form and attach a cover letter, a detailed resume outlining qualifications and related work experience, and contact information for at least three professional references.

Individuals wishing to nominate candidates for the position should submit a letter of nomination including the name, position, email address, and telephone number of the nominee to:

Dr. Susan W. Martin, President
Eastern Michigan University
202 Welch Hall
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Eastern Michigan University is sincerely committed to being a truly diverse institution and actively seeks applications from women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups.