Virtual open forums with three finalists for the position of vice provost of academic support will begin next week. Faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend the forums, which will be held as follows:

• 1:45-2:45 p.m. Monday, May 17, with Dr. Kathy Northcut, interim vice provost of academic support and professor of English and technical communication at S&T, via Zoom at  umsystem.zoom.us/j/95356024445?pwd=QlluakU5TkZVK0ZmV29iU3RFcE1KUT09.
• 1:45-2:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, with Dr. Muhammad Rahman, the Sam Bloomfield Chair and professor in mechanical engineering, and Dean’s Fellow for new strategic initiatives at Wichita State University, via Zoom at umsystem.zoom.us/j/98781565827?pwd=eis5bm00UFJXTGxvN1Z1QnZNU2o4dz09
• 1:45-2:45 p.m. Thursday, May 20, with Dr. Beth Concepcion, assistant provost for strategic engagement at Oglethorpe University’s Hammack School of Business in Atlanta, via Zoom at umsystem.zoom.us/j/92462841560?pwd=T09XNGF1TVVFQW1LUmZMZjdJRDYzdz09.

Position description

The position of vice provost of academic support at Missouri S&T requires excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to interact and advocate in a collegial manner with faculty, staff, students and other constituents. An earned doctorate in a discipline represented at Missouri S&T is required, as is the rank of tenured full professor (or be qualified for appointment to the rank of full professor at the time of beginning the position). Candidates must be able to show their experience improving retention and graduation rates, enhancing learning environments, and promoting student academic success. Strong leadership abilities are critical, especially the ability to work across university divisions in developing teams, building consensus, and setting and achieving goals. Experience managing personnel, budgets and administrative functions is required. Knowledge of and experience with academic department operations and academic accreditation is required.