Associate Provost for Academic and Diversity Affairs

Wilkes University invites applicants for an Associate Provost for Academic and Diversity Affairs in the division of Academic Excellence and Student Success, a unit encompassing academic deans and directors, academic operations, academic and diversity affairs, academic innovation and student life and success to address the entirety of the student experience.

The successful candidate will collaborate with various University committees and departments to help cultivate an open and inclusive culture. They will develop and implement strategic diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the Division of Academic Excellence and Student Success. They will be responsible for providing administrative and managerial support to the Senior Vice President and Provost in matters relating to academic programming and policies, accreditation, faculty personnel matters, and DEI initiatives. The Associate Provost for Academic and Diversity Affairs will have direct supervision of the Library as well as the offices of Institutional Research and Diversity Initiatives.

A Doctorate or related terminal degree in an academic discipline is required. The ideal candidate will have at least five years’ administration experience at an institution of higher education. Experience working on and leading DEI initiatives is essential. Demonstrated teaching experience and scholarly achievements, as well as experience with educational outcomes assessment, academic policies and procedures, accreditation, Library operations, and program development are preferred. The position requires the use of a wide range of procedures and comprehensive knowledge of the academic environment.

Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,500 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels.

Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.

To apply, visit https://wilkesuniversitycareers.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae and three references. For best consideration, candidates should complete the application process no later than October 30th, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.

Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.