Employment Opportunity

The Opportunity

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, a nationally recognized university that has established a remarkable regional reputation in higher education, is in a search for a Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. As a student-centered educational community with healthy enrollment, SIUE hopes to achieve greater recognition and academic prominence through innovative and interdisciplinary programs that empower individuals to achieve their full potential. SIUE seeks a Provost and Vice Chancellor who will provide strong, visionary leadership in all areas of the University.

About the Position

Reporting to the Chancellor, the Provost oversees academic strategic planning and evaluation, and administers a budget of more than $107 million in academic and support units, $42 million in externally sponsored projects, and more than $147 million in student aid. Directly reporting to the Provost are:

• Nine deans • Associate provosts for institutional diversity and inclusion, program development, and research • Assistant provost for academic innovation and effectiveness • Director of institutional research • Associate vice chancellors for enrollment management and information technology services

Areas of responsibility include overseeing academic planning, new program development, assessment, educational outreach, faculty development, institutional research, honors program, instructional services, international educational partnerships, retention, and the undergraduate research program. The Provost also oversees academic outreach activities, including the SIUE East St. Louis Center and SIUE Charter High School. Within the University, the Provost is a highly visible representative of the institution’s culture, promoting a spirit of cooperation and collaboration between academic and non-academic units.

Responsibilities of the Provost Include

• Support the University’s vision to attain national and global recognition and academic prominence through innovative and interdisciplinary programs • Advise the Chancellor on academic matters, working collegially with faculty, deans, senior staff and others with a commitment to shared governance • Provide leadership in the administration and development of high quality academic programs,

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

and the delivery of an excellent educational experience • Provide leadership in integrated enrollment management including recruitment and retention of highly qualified and diverse undergraduate and graduate students • Expand the use of learning technology and online programming • Expand institutional commitment and involvement in international education • Oversee and maintain the academic integrity of the institution • Develop, allocate and manage the academic budget • Facilitate the institution’s academic commitment to address and adapt to changes in higher education • Serve as an integral and collaborative member of the Chancellor’s Council, the University’s senior leadership team • Support research infrastructure to advance University scholarship • Support the ongoing partnership with Student Affairs to promote student retention and success • Promote the advancement of the University and support the deans in securing grants, contracts and private philanthropy • Facilitate and coordinate academic initiatives with the Southern Illinois University (SIU) system and Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC)

Qualifications Include

• An earned doctorate or terminal degree and credentials to merit tenure as a professor in an academic discipline offered at the University • Academic leadership and progressive administrative experience with a record of achievement in successive senior administrative positions above the Department Chair level • Demonstrated commitment to shared governance • A strong record of leadership, with demonstrated ability to plan strategically, prioritize appropriately, and follow through to completion • A strong record of success in building/managing academic programs and support services, experience in personnel decision-making, and demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse constituencies • A strong record of success in resource management, especially within a climate of fiscal challenge • A commitment to academic excellence, including quality teaching, research, and service • Demonstrated integrity with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Terms of Appointment

The new Provost should be prepared to begin July 1, 2014.

Salary Range

This position offers outstanding benefits and a senior level salary.

Application Process

The application package should include:

(1) A cover letter summarizing the experience, interest in the position, key achievements and addressing the listed responsibilities and qualifications

(2) A current curriculum vitae

(3) Telephone numbers and addresses of at least four professional references who may be contacted later in the search process (advance notification to the candidate will be provided)

Applications and nominations may be sent to:

Cathy Taylor Executive Recruiter & Public Relations Coordinator Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Box 1040 Edwardsville, Illinois 62026-1040

Or send electronically (preferred method) to cattayl@siue.edu. Electronic transmission of materials in PDF format is preferred.

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled with priority consideration for applications received by January 6, 2014.

About Academic Affairs

SIUE strives to provide an academic environment characterized by vibrant learning and discovery, productive scholarship, insightful interaction and professional achievement by faculty, staff and students. With 43 undergraduate majors, 67 graduate degrees and 4 doctoral programs, students attending SIUE have a wide range of learning and career opportunities available to them. SIUE is taking a leadership role as a model comprehensive master’s institution with faculty members committed to a teacher-scholar model. In fiscal year 2011, SIUE faculty and staff received more than $42 million in grants and contracts for research, teaching and service initiatives from funding organizations such as National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Department of Health and Human Services, and United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Learn more at siue.edu/provost.

SIUE is a state university-benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas.

Applicants will be subject to a background check and/or drug screening prior to an offer of employment. 

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran’s status in violation of Title VII.

The SIUE Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available

online at http://www.siue.edu/securityreport. The report contains campus safety and security information, crime statistics, fire safety policies, and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. This report is published in compliance with Federal law, titled the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” and the Higher Education Opportunity Act also known as the “Campus Fire Safety Right to Know.” For those without computer access, a paper copy of the report may be obtained, with a 24-hour notice, from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration, Rendleman Hall, Room 2228, 618-650-2536.

Emphasizing teaching, research and public service programs, SIUE is a premier Metropolitan University with nearly 14,000 students enrolled. Founded in 1957, SIUE is a fully accredited public institution— beautifully situated in Edwardsville on 2,660 acres just 25 miles from St. Louis. SIUE provides students with a high-quality, affordable education that prepares them for successful careers and lives of purpose. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, the academic preparation SIUE students receive equips them to thrive in the global marketplace.

The University awards degrees in 43 undergraduate and 67 graduate programs encompassing the arts and sciences, nursing, education, business and engineering. The Schools

of Dental Medicine and Pharmacy award doctor’s first professional degrees in dental medicine (DMD) and in pharmacy (PharmD). Doctoral programs are available in the Schools of Education (EdD) and Nursing (DNP). The School of Engineering features a cooperative doctoral program (PhD).

Recognizing SIUE’s commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement, the Corporation for National and Community Service named SIUE to the annual President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the fourth consecutive year.

The main campus includes University Park, a research park established to support economic development. The Edwardsville campus is supplemented by campuses in East St. Louis and Alton.

SIUE Community at a Glance

Undergraduate –11,229

Graduate – 2,091

Doctor’s Professional Practice – 530

Female – 7,518

Male – 6,332

Civil Service – 1,000

Faculty Rank – 1,028

Administrative & Professional – 472

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Total Students (fall 2013)13,850

Student Gender Total Employees (fall 2012) 2,500

Geographic Origin of Students 102 Illinois counties, 39 states, 43 nations

ACT Scores (fall 2013)SIUE Freshman: 23.0National Average: 20.9Illinois Average: 20.6

New Freshmen Living on Campus70.4%

Total Alumni 100,000+

Degrees Granted 2013 3,093

About the University

The Builders of the University Plaza features the names of more than 2,000 SIUE employees with 15 or more years of service to the institution.

For directions and parking information, visit siue.edu/maps

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For information, call (618) 650-3782.

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2.5 Miles to Interstate 270 25 Miles to Downtown St. Louis

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Academic Distinction

U.S.News & World Report Best Colleges of 2014 lists SIUE among the best Regional Universities Midwest for the 10th consecutive year and among the top 10 public universities in that category. The overall scores are based on the reputation of SIUE in higher education, graduate and retention rates, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, and alumni giving.

For the fourth-consecutive year, Washington Monthly ranks SIUE among the Top 60 out of the 684 master’s universities in the nation. SIUE is 23rd among public institutions on that list. Unlike conventional college rankings, Washington Monthly evaluates an institution’s “contribution to the public good” in three broad categories: Social Mobility, Research and Service.

In fiscal year 2013, SIUE faculty and staff received approximately $42 million in grants and contracts for research, teaching and service initiatives from funding organizations such as National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Department of Health and Human Services and United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Growing Enrollment

SIUE’s fall 2013 semester is highlighted by record total enrollment in the Schools of Engineering, Nursing and Pharmacy. The new freshman class average ACT (23.0) increased two-tenths of a point over last year and is the highest in University history. Total student enrollment—13,850—ranks fifth all-time at SIUE.

NCAA Division I Athletics

SIUE is fully certified at the Division I level by the NCAA and is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference, the Missouri Valley Conference in men’s soccer and the Southern Conference in wrestling. The SIUE Intercollegiate Athletics program seeks to provide students with opportunities to enhance their education, to represent the University, and to participate in competitive sports while developing skills and understanding. Spring 2013 marked the 14th consecutive semester all student-athletes have earned a cumulative 3.0 or higher GPA.

Continuous Campus Improvement

SIUE is in the midst of completing its largest building phase since the initial construction of the campus began in 1963. Since 2006, SIUE has been working to complete a more than $300 million construction and infrastructure improvement plan, adding innovative state-of-the-art buildings and enhancing existing structures.

Enhancements that have been approved or are currently underway include:

• $82 million state-of-the-art Science Building Complex (a new building and renovation of the existing building)

• $9.5 million Dental Laboratory

• $14.2 million Engineering Building Addition

• $15.3 million Art & Design Building Addition and Renovation

• $5.3 million Lukas Athletics Annex

• Numerous infrastructure improvements

Whether through Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certifiable construction projects in its buildings or the campus bike share and recycling programs initiated by the Sustainability Advisory Group, SIUE encourages environmental preservation and stewardship, while promoting scholarship.

Beautiful, Park Like Campus

SIUE is situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River’s rich bottom land. The SIUE campus features lakes, trails and beautiful landscaping.

The Gardens at SIUE, a Missouri Botanical Gardens Signature Garden, comprises existing woodlands, a pond, grasslands and an arboretum on a lush and rolling 35-acre site. The Gardens is a living laboratory dedicated to supporting the educational and research mission of the University. Environmental sustainability, conservation and stewardship are cornerstones of The Gardens’ vision, providing a unique opportunity to research, implement and demonstrate innovative green technologies. Gardens, facilities and amenities feature renewable, recycled and sustainably produced materials.

Top Reasons to Work at SIUE

2013 ACG Cup Winners Engineering Building

NCAA Basketball The Gardens at SIUE

Just 25 miles from the SIUE campus, Greater St. Louis offers all of the amenities of a major metropolitan city. With more than 2.8 million residents, St. Louis is the 19th-largest metropolitan area in the country. St. Louis is home to nationally known Fortune 500 companies and Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, providing convenient travel to anywhere in the world.

SIUE employees enjoy entertainment and cultural offerings including the St. Louis Symphony and Muny performances in Forest Park. St. Louis is also home to popular professional sports teams:

• St. Louis Cardinals, Major League Baseball

• St. Louis Rams, National Football League

• St. Louis Blues, National Hockey League

The St. Louis region offers easy access to a variety of attractions and activities. Residents can jump into the hustle and bustle of the city for shopping, dining and entertainment. Or just a few minutes down the road, they can enjoy one of the hundreds of parks in the region for canoeing, hiking or biking along the 120 miles of paved bikeways.

Residents can also enjoy numerous iconic area attractions:

About the Greater St. Louis Region

Busch Stadium, St. Louis Cardinals Six Flags St. Louis St. Louis Art Museum

St. Louis Zoo City Museum, St. Louis Fox Theater, St. Louis

• Saint Louis Arch

• City Museum

• Busch Stadium

• Fox Theatre

• Missouri Botanical Garden

• The Delmar Loop

• Six Flags St. Louis

• Grant’s Farm

• Forest Park

• Saint Louis Zoo

• Saint Louis Science Center

• Saint Louis Art Museum

• St. Louis History Museum

• Muny Theater

• Steinberg Ice Skating Rink

About the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Community

The Edwardsville/Glen Carbon community is safe and welcoming with a small-town feel and easy access to the St. Louis metro area. Edwardsville and Glen Carbon are thriving centers of population growth and economic development.

The community provides easy access to arts and entertainment opportunities, presented in St. Louis and on the SIUE campus. Area residents also enjoy world-class dining and shopping. Community residents also enjoy an abundance of bike trails, parks and healthy living opportunities. Edwardsville/Glen Carbon, located within Madison County, provides access to the more than 100 miles of trails and bikeways in the MCT Trails system.

Community residents can get out and about by participating in the festivals and celebrations held throughout the year.

• Annual Halloween Parade • Fallfest• Glen Carbon Homecoming • ARTEAST• Annual Route 66 Festival • Arts in the Park

Edwardsville and Glen Carbon, as well as surrounding communities, benefit from strong public school systems. Area school districts provide safe and supportive learning environments where students can grow through academic and extra-curricular opportunities. SIUE offers camps and workshops throughout the summer for kids of all ages to learn more about arts, music, language and writing, engineering, science, and sports.

Edwardsville was ranked among Family Circle’s Top 10 Best Towns for Families (2010) and named the Best City in Illinois for Young Families by NerdWallet (2013). With a population of approximately 25,000, Edwardsville is praised for its wide selection of affordable housing, green spaces, excellent schools and low crime rate.

For more information, visit the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce at edglenchamber.com.

Glen Carbon Heritage MuseumEdwardsville Public Library Yanda Log Cabin, Glen Carbon

City Park, Edwardsville Wildey Theater, Edwardsville Best Places to Live, Glen Carbon

City of Edwardsville Village of Glen Carbon Covered Bridge

SIUE is dedicated to promoting an environment that supports the balance between an employee’s work and personal life. The University’s Work-Life programs include elder care, childcare, wellness and stress management resources. These programs, in keeping with the University’s mission and vision, serve to integrate professional and personal life so that employees are more productive, engaged and satisfied in the work setting. SIUE, through its Work-Life programs, maintains its position as an employer of choice in the region with a goal of attracting, motivating and retaining the best professionals.

Wellness

SIUE wellness programs foster an environment that supports the health and well-being of its employees. Faculty and staff are able to purchase a membership to the Student Fitness Center (SFC). The SFC has a Wellness Center that offers a wide range of physical fitness programs such as, Body Sculpt, Bootcamp, Cardio Core, SPIN®, Yoga, Zumba® and more. Employees who prefer the outdoors may opt for a walk through The Gardens or biking or running on one of the easily accessible trails on campus.

Elder Care

SIUE provides an Elder Care Program that supports faculty, staff and retirees who help care for their parents, spouses and other older family members. The Elder Care Program website provides links and information about elder care. Our goal is to provide resources and information for our employees and retirees to enhance their quality of life.

Childcare

The University strives to help its employees balance their commitments at work and at home. To better support working parents, SIUE offers daily childcare at the Early Childhood Center as well as links online at siue.edu/humanresources/worklife to connect parents with many other resources for child care in the surrounding area.

Stress Management

The Stress Management Center offers SIUE employees an outlet for relieving stress and assistance to create comfortable and relaxed work environments. Learn about relaxation, meditation and time-management. Employees can also learn self-awareness and self-control techniques to help them cope and prevent stress at work.

WorkLife at SIUE

A generous benefits package makes up a large portion of total overall compensation and is designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit the needs of employees and their families.

Health Care

SIUE is committed to providing quality, affordable, and accessible medical coverage for its employees and their family members. The University’s comprehensive coverage includes medical, prescription drug, dental and vision options. SIUE is extremely competitive when it comes to employer contributions toward the cost of employee health care coverage.

Health insurance benefits are immediately available to SIUE’s full-time faculty and staff members. Health care coverage is available for all full-time employees, their spouses, same-sex domestic partners and unmarried children. Part-time faculty and staff also have the option for coverage in some cases at different out-of-pocket costs. The University’s insurance providers are determined by the State of Illinois, and there are many to choose from to best fit the needs of your family.

Retirement Plans

SIUE offers a comprehensive retirement package to help plan for future financial stability. All employees, whether new to the retirement planning process, or investing in a retirement income program already stand to gain greatly from the exceptional retirement planning options available at SIUE.

SIUE contributes a percent of each employee’s salary into a retirement account. Employees also pay into the State University Retirement System (or SURS) rather than paying Social Security taxes. There are several options regarding retirement savings plans within SURS. In addition, there are options for supplemental retirement savings which are tax-deferred.

Educational Benefits

One of the most valued benefits in the SIUE compensation program is the substantial tuition benefit for University employees. Employees in status positions (50 percent appointment and over) are eligible for a waiver of all tuition and some fees, unless otherwise specified under a collective bargaining agreement.

Status employees who have contributed seven years of service are eligible for a 50 percent waiver of tuition for their dependent children under the age of 25. This tuition waiver may be used at any public university in the State of Illinois.

Quality of Life

There are many additional benefits that make SIUE stand out as a premier employer, including:

• life insurance

• generous paid holiday and administrative closure days

• vacation and sick days

• discount programs

• adoption cost benefits

Benefits of Working at SIUE

For more information on employment opportunities at SIUE, visit siue.edu/jobs.

For questions, please contact Cathy Taylor, Executive Recruiter and Public Relations Coordinator, at cattayl@siue.edu, or call the Office of Human Resources at 618.650.2190.