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Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic Programs, Innovation and Faculty Excellence
The California State University
- Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
- Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
À propos
Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic Programs, Innovation and Faculty Excellence .
Salary The anticipated budgeted salary is up to
$300,000
per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Work Arrangements Flexibility to telecommute two days a week, with three days on-site at the main headquarters in Long Beach, California.
Benefits
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Generous vacation plan
15 paid holidays a year
Tuition waiver education program (also applies to eligible family members)
Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Classification Administrator IV
Position Information The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking an
Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic Programs, Innovation and Faculty Excellence
to provide transformative vision, thought leadership, and strategic direction to advance breakthroughs in academic quality, teaching and learning innovation, and comprehensive faculty excellence programming across the 22‑campus California State University (CSU) system.
As part of the Division of Academic Affairs’ transformation, the AVC advances breakthrough academic policy, program and pedagogical initiatives, leadership development for academic administrators, faculty professional development, and fostering a culture of continuous innovation and excellence. The AVC’s efforts will play a key role in actualizing the ambitious goals set forth in the CSU System’s recently unveiled strategic plan and focus on supporting the diverse constituencies served by the CSU and assuring their success.
The AVC will join the newly established group comprised of Academic Technology Services, Educator and Leadership Programs, Research, Intersegmental Policy to Practice, and Institutional Research and Effectiveness.
In leading the Department of Academic Programs, Innovation and Faculty Development, the AVC serves as the system’s chief steward for academic program advances, faculty excellence programming, including comprehensive leadership development for department chairs, deans and aspiring academic leaders. This leader champions testing new pedagogical approaches, scaling evidence‑based ones, and cutting‑edge breakthrough practices that position the CSU as a national model for student academic success and faculty excellence. The AVC provides strategic and operational guidance to the vice chancellors, the Chancellor, the CSU Board of Trustees (BoT), and campus leaders regarding academic excellence, faculty development, leadership programming and academic innovation initiatives.
The AVC partners with campus provosts and serves as a primary point of contact for academic leaders across the CSU System’s 22 universities. This leader advances breakthrough initiatives in teaching, develops comprehensive leadership pathways for academic administrators, designs and supports faculty development, and ensures alignment with systemwide academic policy, state and federal laws and accreditation standards. The AVC must be a highly effective ambassador for the CSU’s commitments to access, affordability, equity, student success and academic excellence.
The AVC oversees systemwide faculty excellence programming, including professional development and leadership programs for department chairs and deans, faculty pipeline initiatives, innovative pedagogy initiatives, and breakthrough methodologies to scale up and out. The AVC ensures creation and continuity of CSU curricula and academic programs, represents the CSU to external agencies, operationalizes new degree authorities, coordinates industry‑specific programs, oversees assessment of student learning, and provides strategic leadership for professional and continuing education.
Responsibilities Under the general direction of the
Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer (VCAA) , the
Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic Programs, Innovation and Faculty Excellence (AVC)
will perform duties as outlined below:
Partner with the VCAA, other Academic Affairs units and senior academic leaders across the CSU System.
Develop and drive Academic Program Development and Innovation and Breakthrough Initiatives for Scale, including building an innovative mindset, establishing innovation labs, pilot programs and scaling mechanisms, and utilizing PaCE for support.
Act as the system spokesperson and thought leader for innovative pedagogy and breakthrough teaching methodologies; represent the CSU at conferences and in scholarly discourse.
Research and evaluate pedagogical tools and frameworks—including AI in education, learning analytics, immersive learning technologies (AR/VR), collaborative learning platforms, adaptive learning systems, simulation‑based learning and gamification—and develop implementation strategies.
Support faculty in integrating innovative pedagogical tools into course design and instruction, and provide training, resources, technical support, and communities of practice.
Assist faculty in assessing the impact of pedagogical tools, develop evaluation frameworks, and promote scholarship of teaching and learning.
Strengthen faculty understanding of the relationship between pedagogy and academic support services, promote integrated approaches, and foster collaboration between academic affairs and student services.
Promote personalized learning pathways and develop responsive instructional and assessment strategies.
Lead breakthrough initiatives in high‑impact practices, experiential learning, undergraduate research, community engagement, interdisciplinary learning and career‑integrated education.
Design and implement leadership development opportunities for Department Chairs, Deans, and senior academic administrators, in partnership with Human Resources.
Develop Emerging Leaders programs for faculty aspiring to administrative roles, including mentorship opportunities and experiential learning.
Oversee faculty pipeline programs such as the California Pre‑Doctoral Program, Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program and successor programs, and develop initiatives to diversify the faculty pipeline.
Create assessment frameworks to measure the impact of leadership development and faculty excellence programs and use data for continuous improvement.
Serve as a senior liaison to the Academic Affairs Council, Student Affairs Council, and Academic Senate; build collaborative relationships and facilitate communication across the CSU.
Provide VCAA and Chancellor analytical support on complex academic issues, develop strategic responses, draft policy documents and address urgent matters with analysis and recommendations.
Prepare agenda items and presentations for BoT meetings, including responses to questions from the governor, lieutenant governor, trustees, academic senators and the public.
Supervise development of all academic programs to ensure integrity and compliance with campus, BoT and legislative policies.
Annually advise BoT, Chancellor, and VCAA on campus multi‑year academic plans and recommend degree programs for authorization.
Analyze and recommend approval of degree programs, oversee review processes for academic degree programs, master plans and implementation proposals.
Identify academic impediments to student success and recommend policy changes regarding general education, baccalaureate and graduate degrees, graduation requirements, and assessment.
Respond to emerging issues related to general education, associate degrees for transfer, and curricular innovations; lead strategic planning and policy development.
Oversee all doctoral program development, policy, standards, procedures and strategic plans.
Manage compliance with new legislation affecting academic programs, and oversee implementation of legislative processes.
Maintain appropriate protocols when communicating with government and external partners.
Engage in interviews with journalists to maintain integrity and advance CSU academic programs and initiatives.
Serve as a liaison to Office of Advocacy and State Relations on academic‑related legislation affecting the CSU.
Ensure implementation of Trustee policy on program review and prepare BoT annual reports, agenda items and deliver presentations.
Provide guidance to campuses on academic policy matters regarding curriculum development, implementation and maintenance.
Provide system‑level coordination of policy, legislation, admission and transfer issues related to health degree programs.
Provide training for campus academic affairs personnel regarding degree program development, policy and procedures.
Implement trustee policy on general education and legislative provisions; work with the Academic Senate as liaison.
Consult with UC Office of the President and other education sectors on general education transfer policy, degree programs and doctoral programs.
Serve as CSU liaison officer to WASC Senior College and University Commission.
Oversee analyses of state and federal legislation relating to academic programs, including impact analysis on the CSU.
Oversee the review and approval of campus‑drafted academic calendars.
Represent CSU on statewide advisory boards and committees as appropriate.
Manage staff as assigned.
Prepare reports and deliver presentations as needed; perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution and the academic credentials to warrant appointment as a tenured faculty member at the level of associate professor or higher at any CSU campus.
At least six years of administrative leadership in academic affairs (e.g., provost/vice president for Academic Affairs, associate or assistant vice president, dean, or other high‑level administrative role in a complex educational organization).
Demonstrated experience in academic programs and curricula; experience in designing, implementing, and leading faculty development, comprehensive academic leadership programming, and advances in teaching and learning.
Proven track record developing professional development programming for faculty, department chairs, deans, and academic administrators.
Demonstrated experience advancing innovative pedagogy and breakthrough teaching methodologies.
Demonstrated experience interacting effectively with members of the academic community from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated record of ability to communicate effectively.
Demonstrated experience in successful negotiation resulting in consensus among disparate internal and external groups with differing views.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with academic technologies and online education.
Experience working with third‑party contractors and vendors.
Demonstrated experience in program evaluation, assessment and research.
Demonstrated expertise with instructional design methodologies, pedagogical issues, and best practices for classroom, online and hybrid learning.
Advanced knowledge of the legal constraints and opportunities for higher education in the State of California and through Federal programs and regulations.
The academic credentials to warrant appointment as a tenured faculty member at the level of full professor at any CSU campus.
Other Key Attributes
Demonstrated familiarity with the dynamics of academic decision making.
Visionary leadership in fostering cultures of innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement.
Exceptional strategic planning and change management abilities.
Ability to synthesize information effectively and quickly.
Ability to formulate, analyze, and advocate for effective policy.
Ability to represent the system regarding complex issues.
Ability to multitask and work with ambiguity and shifting priorities.
Ability to assimilate information quickly, arrive at conclusions and represent a position.
Advanced knowledge of the organizational environment of higher education and large research universities.
Deep knowledge of emerging pedagogies, educational technologies, and innovative teaching practices.
Extensive knowledge of university‑level curriculum, course articulation and higher education environment.
Sophisticated leadership abilities to establish department goals and motivate others to achieve.
Advanced knowledge of organizational processes, protocols and procedures.
Excellent ability to establish mission and goals at the macro‑level and lead subordinate management to develop aligned goals.
Excellent consulting, relationship building, and strategic thinking skills.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and advise campus leadership on highly sensitive issues.
Ability to determine most salient issues in academic programs and policies and to imagine and evaluate alternative courses of action.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including address with sensitivity to varied audiences within and outside the CSU.
Understanding of the dynamics of a public multi‑campus university system.
Skill in working with academic governance in a multi‑campus system.
Ability to develop and convey CSU positions on academic planning issues.
Ability to negotiate CSU positions with constituencies.
Ability to handle highly sensitive and controversial issues.
Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with a wide variety of individuals and constituent groups.
Ability to address details, manage multiple responsibilities, organize, prioritize, and exhibit integrity in furtherance of the university mission.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement California State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. All decisions are made without regard to any protected characteristic.
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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