Vice Provost for Faculty Success
Vice Provost for Faculty Success
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Job Description
Priority Application Deadline (Posting will remain open until filled): Tuesday August 19 2025 @ 11:55pm PST
Position Summary
The Vice Provost for Faculty Success is a member of the Provosts senior leadership team and serves as the principal faculty development manager in the Division of Academic Affairs. In this role the Vice Provost for Faculty Success will help manage initiatives and priorities of the Provosts Office. In collaboration with Deans and Faculty Senate they will improve faculty development processes. They will provide guidance to leadership to ensure planning aligns with the priorities of the Universitys Strategic Plan. The Vice Provost for Faculty Success oversees the Office of Faculty Affairs and its team of academic professionals and collaborates with Human Resources and academic units. Additionally this position has oversight responsibility for appointment retention tenure and promotion of faculty faculty and chair development and the Center for Teaching & Learning.
FLSA:Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)
Anticipated Hiring Range:$10106 per month - $14700 per month;commensurate with the candidates education experience skills and training.
CSU Classification Salary Range:$10106 per month- $32441per month
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Salary Grade/Range:1
Recruitment Type:At-will
Time Base:Full-Time
Pay Plan:12 months
Work Hours:Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Work hours may vary dependent on department needs. Position works on-site.
Department Information
Academic Affairs provides leadership to the academic and educational activity of the University. As part of Academic Affairs the Office for Faculty Success seeks to centralize resources for faculty so that they may thrive throughout their career at Sacramento State.
Learn more at: degree and additional academic qualifications that would merit appointment as a tenured faculty member or equivalent in a discipline represented in the University.
Knowledge Skills Abilities
Demonstrated commitment to and experience with:
- Providing leadership and work collegially collaboratively and inclusively to meet the mission/goals of the University and Academic Affairs;
- Excellence in both undergraduate and graduate teaching and learning practices that foster the success of diverse student and faculty populations;
- Demonstrated leadership acumen including strong written oral and interpersonal communication skills across all organizational levels the ability to build and lead high functioning teams and analytical skills to link evidence with desired outcomes.
- Developing faculty policies and navigating their implementation within the framework of collective bargaining agreements and faculty governance structures.
- Handling sensitive personnel issues with confidentiality.
- Utilizing excellent organization and time management skills.
- Proven track record of promoting faculty success across all backgrounds by identifying and addressing systemic barriers including those related to race ethnicity culture disability and other areas of difference.
- Maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty students staff and members of the community.
- Experience mentoring and supporting faculty from underrepresented backgrounds in their career advancement
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Ability to pass background check
PreferredQualifications
with and a commitment to a Liberal Arts education;
19. Knowledge of the California State University System policies;
20. Ability to represent the Provost effectively with senior management and with groups of faculty and students;
21. Ability to create and maintain strong relationships within a multi-dimensional environment;
22. Utmost discretion in dealing with confidential information.
23. Demonstrated understanding of personnel-related laws like Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Whistleblower and Conflict of Interest Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) Title VII Title IX etc.
Documents Needed to Apply (2)
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.
About Sacramento State
Sacramento State is located in the heart of Californias capital city five miles from State Capitol. The lush 300-acre campus is situated along the American River close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento also known as the Farm-to-Fork Capital is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region but also from across the state country and world. Our 1800 faculty and 1500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:
As Californias capital university we transform lives by preparing students to lead serve and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming caring and inclusive leader in education innovation and engagement. As the regional hub of higher education Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching research scholarship and creative activity; justice diversity equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement and wellness and safety.
To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family please visit the Why Sac State page.
Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin age sex gender identity/expression sexual orientation pregnancy genetic information medical condition marital status veteran status or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.
It is the policy of California State University Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process visit University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination sexual harassment sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees visit Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request from the Office of Clery Compliance & Training by emailing .
Under the Clery Act this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance & Training as a CSA position you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.
Background Check Disclaimer
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University Sacramento employees who apply for the position.
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Out of State Employment
Sacramento State University as part of the CSU system is a State of California Employer. As such the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.
As of January 1 2022 theCSU Out-of-State Employment Policyprohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Eligibility Verification
Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).
Note to Applicants:
Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.
Employment Type
Full-Time
