POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
System-Wide Internal Search
VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
President Poshard is initiating a search internal to the Southern Illinois University system for the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs to succeed Dr. John Haller, who retires December 31. The Vice President for Academic Affairs reports directly to the President, the chief executive officer for the University. Nominations and applications are invited.
The Vice President functions as the chief academic officer of the University, providing leadership to the campus academic Vice Chancellors, consultation to campus Chancellors, and support to the President on all academic matters. He or she is the University’s spokesperson and representative in discussing academic programs with the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE). The Vice President also staffs the Academic Matters Committee of the SIU Board of Trustees.
Some of these responsibilities can be further described:
Academic Programs and Related
Matters. The Vice President coordinates all academic matters and
activities on the campuses which call for the knowledge or approval of the
President, the SIU Board of Trustees, and the IBHE, i.e., annual Resource
Allocation and Management Program Planning documents (planning statements
and funding requests for new and expanded/improved programs); performance
reports; diversity reports; reports on program reviews; requests for
reasonable and moderate extensions and for off-campus program locations;
and, proposals for the abolition and reallocation of educational units,
curricula and degrees. The Vice President also handles student matters that
come from IBHE or the General Assembly and manages the Vince Demuzio
Governmental Internship Program.
Illinois Board of Higher
Education. In addition to maintaining a general awareness of the views
and positions of the State-wide coordinating board and its staff, the Vice
President must develop a detailed understanding of IBHE policies and
guidelines and their effect on and application to SIU, must follow closely
their development, and must monitor with care how they can be used to
benefit SIU. In addition, the Vice President maintains regular contact with
the staff on behalf of both the campuses and the University as a whole.
Academic Leadership. Besides
providing general and specific support as directed, the Vice President
provides leadership and advises the President on all academic policy matters
and activities which require the President’s knowledge and approval,
including those which must go to the SIU Board of Trustees and the IBHE. The
Vice President is also responsible for the preparation of a number of
regular and special reports to the President, the Board of Trustees, the
Academic Matters Committee, and the IBHE.
Planning. The Vice President has oversight responsibility: for all academic planning within the University; for monitoring both institutional and discipline accreditations; and, for the preparation of State and federal earmarks.
Qualifications:
Required: A successful candidate will have received tenure at the rank of Professor within the University.
Preferred: Administrative experience at a campus or central level within a complex university which offers a range of programs through the doctorate; familiarity with current national dialogue on education issues; and, some acquaintance with academic policymaking at the State level.
Salary: The salary is competitive.
Effective Date of Appointment: Responsibilities will begin in October 2008.
Application Deadline: For fullest consideration, nominations or applications should be received by August 1, 2008.
Application Procedure: Submit a cover letter, resume, and list of at least four references (electronic submittal is encouraged) to:
Dr. Duane Stucky
Senior Vice President for Financial and Administrative Affairs
Mail Code 6801
Southern Illinois University
1400 Douglas Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
Fax: 618-536-3404
Please visit our web site at:
SIU is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that strives to enhance its
ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to
serve a
diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and
will receive consideration.