Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs - 100089
- Office of the Provost
- Faculty, non-tenure track
- Faculty, tenure track
Title: Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs - 100089
Position Number: 100089
Unit/Department: Office of the Provost
Salary: Stipend & Course Release
Job Summary:
The Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs is responsible for managing, operationalizing and supporting faculty-related policies, procedures, and functions. This includes overseeing the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance, the Center for Teaching and Learning, new faculty hiring and orientation, new chair training, facilitating Academic Chair and Associate Dean meetings, convening a Graduate Council, and serving as the primary liaison between academic departments, the Provost’s Office and Global Affairs to support transnational programs and study abroad, as well as other duties as assigned. This position will report directly to the Provost and will come with no required teaching responsibilities and an additional stipend. The initial term is for three years and can be renewed.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Associate Professor or Full Professor at Drake University
• Administrative experience at Drake University (program coordinator, committee chair, director, department chair, associate dean, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete work independently and on a group/committee
• Demonstrated record of published research
• Stated commitment to Drake University mission and core values
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information with appropriate care
• Experience managing a budget
Preferred Qualifications:
• Tenured faculty member at Drake University
• Experience successfully leading and working on teams
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Capacity to analyze complex data and problems
Job Duties:
- Oversee Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance
- Supervise and ensure delivery of programming through the Center for Teaching and Learning
- Support faculty development and faculty awards efforts/programming
- Convene Academic Chairs/Associate Dean meetings
- Serve as primary point of contact for faculty, deans, and departments with transnational program implementation and management
- Assist in hiring of global faculty
- Support visa efforts for faculty
- Engage in strategic planning for program growth
- Support Drake-deployed faculty
- Provide other academic support to departments, colleges, faculty and Global Affairs as needed
- Create and convene Graduate Council
- Oversee the University Honors Program and its director
- Receive and review sabbatical reports
- Serve ex-officio on:
- University Curriculum Committee (UCC)
- Admission, Retention, and Financial Aid Committee (ARFAC)
- Assessment Committee
- Assist with development and implementation of academic policies
- Manage the Faculty and Chair Handbook in collaboration with other relevant groups
- Coordinate First-Year Seminar Program
- Engage on curricular issues with faculty
- Other duties as assigned
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications due: September 18, 2026
Required Materials: Cover Letter, CV, list of two Drake-affiliated references
Review of Applications Begins:
Applications due: September 18, 2026
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
ABOUT DRAKE
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
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