Vice Provost for Online Learning & Academic Innovation
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Location: Arlington, TX 76010
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Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
S06198P
Position Title
Vice Provost for Online Learning & Academic Innovation
Department
Provost Office
Location
Arlington
Job Family
Provost
Position Status
Full-time
Work Hours
Standard
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm
Open to
External and Internal
Salary
Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis
Monthly
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Benefits at UTA
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
Job Summary
The Vice Provost for Online Learning and Academic Innovation, directly accountable to the Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, will strategically guide the Division of Academic Innovation. This role prioritizes excellence in online programs, elevating engagement and success among students enrolled in online courses, while fostering robust partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders to drive institutional goals related to, for example, enrollment, degree completion, post-graduation success, and support for new academic programs.
In this pivotal position, the Vice Provost will architect and execute a transformative vision for online and hybrid education at UTA. This vision will include data-informed strategies to assess and meet students' needs during onboarding and throughout their journey. Acting as a crucial liaison among academic affairs/colleges/departments, university leadership, Faculty Senate, UT System, and other key stakeholders, this leader will ensure alignment with the university's strategic priorities.
The Vice Provost will also lead and execute academic innovations that cut across online and in-person instructional delivery. This will include, for example, developing a comprehensive learner record to help all UTA students capture and showcase learning from a variety of academic and co-curricular experiences, developing strategies that help faculty assess college-level learning that occurs outside the classroom and award appropriate academic credit for it, and facilitating career coaching and virtual internships to support post-graduation success.
The successful candidate will adeptly manage complex, expansive systems across multiple campuses, addressing the needs of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and non-degree programs. Additionally, the Vice Provost will engage collaboratively with academic departments and administrative units essential to promoting online learning success, including divisions focused on Student Success, the Graduate School, the Office of Information Technology, Marketing, Messaging and Engagement, Enrollment Management, and Student Affairs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Expand and Enhance Online Offerings
Drive Curriculum Innovation and Student-Centered Experience
Strengthen Partnerships and Optimize Resources
Enhance Service Model and Continuous Improvement
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Other Requirements
Working Conditions
Special Conditions for Eligibility
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required
3
Maximum Number of References Accepted
3
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Position Information
Posting Number
S06198P
Position Title
Vice Provost for Online Learning & Academic Innovation
Department
Provost Office
Location
Arlington
Job Family
Provost
Position Status
Full-time
Work Hours
Standard
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm
Open to
External and Internal
Salary
Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis
Monthly
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Benefits at UTA
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
Job Summary
The Vice Provost for Online Learning and Academic Innovation, directly accountable to the Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, will strategically guide the Division of Academic Innovation. This role prioritizes excellence in online programs, elevating engagement and success among students enrolled in online courses, while fostering robust partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders to drive institutional goals related to, for example, enrollment, degree completion, post-graduation success, and support for new academic programs.
In this pivotal position, the Vice Provost will architect and execute a transformative vision for online and hybrid education at UTA. This vision will include data-informed strategies to assess and meet students' needs during onboarding and throughout their journey. Acting as a crucial liaison among academic affairs/colleges/departments, university leadership, Faculty Senate, UT System, and other key stakeholders, this leader will ensure alignment with the university's strategic priorities.
The Vice Provost will also lead and execute academic innovations that cut across online and in-person instructional delivery. This will include, for example, developing a comprehensive learner record to help all UTA students capture and showcase learning from a variety of academic and co-curricular experiences, developing strategies that help faculty assess college-level learning that occurs outside the classroom and award appropriate academic credit for it, and facilitating career coaching and virtual internships to support post-graduation success.
The successful candidate will adeptly manage complex, expansive systems across multiple campuses, addressing the needs of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and non-degree programs. Additionally, the Vice Provost will engage collaboratively with academic departments and administrative units essential to promoting online learning success, including divisions focused on Student Success, the Graduate School, the Office of Information Technology, Marketing, Messaging and Engagement, Enrollment Management, and Student Affairs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Expand and Enhance Online Offerings
- As a strategic initiative, develop a comprehensive plan to elevate
- UTA's online programs, specifically targeting high-demand and workforce-aligned areas.
- Collaborate with esteemed faculty and key stakeholders to perform in-depth market analysis, pinpointing growth opportunities that align with institutional strengths.
- Promote cutting-edge teaching methods and seamlessly integrate emerging technologies to ensure our offerings remain competitive and relevant.
- Foster exemplary practices in instructional design to guarantee high-quality educational experiences that resonate with today's learners.
Drive Curriculum Innovation and Student-Centered Experience
- Revolutionize classroom pedagogy and curricular frameworks by providing tailored training and robust support.
- Position yourself as a champion of educational innovation within the higher education landscape, advocating for progressive pedagogical advances.
- Cultivate a student-centered culture in online education, significantly improving engagement and enhancing support services.
- Collaborate closely with Enrollment Management to bolster online student recruitment, retention, and satisfaction metrics.
- Lead the development of a comprehensive learner record for UTA students to showcase diverse academic and co-curricular achievements.
- Create strategies for faculty to evaluate and award academic credit for college-level learning outside of the classroom.
- Facilitate career coaching and virtual internships to enhance post-graduation success.
Strengthen Partnerships and Optimize Resources
- Forge and nurture synergistic relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to amplify the growth of online education.
- Leverage strategic partnerships to create clear pathways for students to engage with valuable industry opportunities.
- Assess and recalibrate the organizational structure dedicated to online education, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.
- Conduct a rigorous assessment of staffing needs, securing the necessary resources for sustainable growth while establishing accountability frameworks and metrics for success.
Enhance Service Model and Continuous Improvement
- Drive efficiencies across marketing, course design, delivery, and student support services to achieve economies of scale.
- Lead innovative marketing strategies in partnership with admissions to ensure alignment with prospective students' evolving needs.
- Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives grounded in data and learning analytics, enhancing program delivery and student experiences.
- Provide expert guidance and unwavering support to faculty in the development of new online courses and programs, ensuring robust quality assurance at every stage.
- Performs other duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Ten (10) years of progressive responsibility in a higher education environment, including five (5) years as an director or above.
- Advanced expertise in online education, pedagogical innovation, and various emerging models of curriculum delivery.
- Substantial experience in developing product offerings, strategic roadmaps, and new programs that drive organizational growth.
Preferred Qualifications
- A Terminal Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in a relevant field.
- Extensive leadership experience in higher education administration (VP level or higher), including knowledge of academic programs, and experience in curriculum development, faculty and staff development, and evaluation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- A strategic and informed perspective on the complex challenges and dynamic market forces confronting public universities today.
- A visionary approach coupled with entrepreneurial drive, fostering innovative and creative thinking.
- Expertise in professional financial management and budgeting, with a proven ability to generate new revenue streams.
- Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and public relations skills, enhanced by a strong entrepreneurial acumen.
- Proficient in building and nurturing collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders across various sectors.
- Exceptional planning and conceptualization skills, enabling sound business decisions backed by analytical insights.
- Mastery of organizational, planning, and project management skills, complemented by meticulous attention to detail.
- Professional prowess in presentation, data analysis, problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking disciplines.
- Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments that require enhanced efficiency and productivity.
- Strength in working autonomously while also being an effective contributor within team settings.
- Capacity to exercise significant independent and professional judgment in high-stakes situations.
Other Requirements
Working Conditions
Special Conditions for Eligibility
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required
3
Maximum Number of References Accepted
3
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.