Provost / VP for Academic Affairs

Job Title : Provost / VP for Academic Affairs

Location : Americus, Georgia

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 282183

About Us

A unique blend of tradition and modernity, Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is a world-class institution that offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees. The campus is located on over 400 scenic acres in historic Americus, Georgia, and is teeming with culture, passion, and prestige.

Since 1906, Georgia Southwestern has provided a valuable educational experience for individuals all across Georgia, from each corner of the US, and from countries around the world. GSW's small class sizes foster an emphasis on student interaction between a faculty who prioritizes academic success and a spirited college experience. Ranked as one of the most affordable colleges in the nation, Georgia Southwestern is committed to serving the needs of southwest Georgia and beyond.

Job Summary

The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs serves as the university¿s chief academic officer, responsible for promoting innovation in academic excellence, fostering intellectual growth, and supporting student success. As the senior leader of the academic enterprise and reporting directly to the president, the Provost will be a trusted partner to the president, collaborating closely to drive the university¿s strategic academic direction.

Responsibilities

Work closely with academic deans to advance academic programs that are relevant and academically rigorous.

• Lead effort to expand and enhance academic programs to address relevance, current trends, and industry needs.
• Advance and support innovative teaching practices and research.
• Promote effective use of teaching and learning facilities and technology resources both on campus and virtually.
• Ensure compliance with university, college, and program accreditation standards.

Contribute to increasing student recruitment, persistence, and completion.

Oversee academic administration

Facilitate processes and procedures related to faculty and staff employment and individual issues.

Perform budget management duties.

Perform other duties, as assigned by the President.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

The provost will possess the following competencies and qualifications :

Contact Information

Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. For full consideration, materials must be received by August 6, 2025. Apply for this position by emailing your CV and letter to the university's search consultants, Ann Yates and Dinah DeWitt atGSWProvost@BuffkinBaker.com .

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.

Other Information

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at 877-251-2644 or support@usg.edu .