American University seeks an Associate Vice Provost of Academic Affairs to provide collaborative academic leadership for the International Accelerator Program (IAP), a partnership between American University and Shorelight Education, Inc. (“the Partnership”) In collaboration with the Managing Director, s/he will lead the development and delivery of innovative highest-quality gateway programs for international, non-native English speaking students in the International Accelerator Programs (IAP, MAP, and American Collegiate). S/he is responsible for maintaining academic program quality and adherence with AU standards, guiding the curriculum and faculty instruction, the application of American University academic policies and regulations, to ensure the successful academic progression of conditionally accepted international students at the undergraduate and graduate level to American University as well as international students seeking admission to other US based universities and colleges. Together with the Managing Director, the incumbent provides oversight of key functions associated with student success and learning outcomes and produces periodic and annual reports to relevant stakeholders. Key oversight functions include but are not limited to internal and external academic governance approvals, facilitating programmatic accreditation, curriculum development and internal review, and the implementation and oversight of academic processes in close collaboration with relevant colleagues in academic units and administrative units around campus. The position manages compliance with the Academic Integrity Code, and works closely with other associate and assistant deans of other academic units, the English Language & Training Academy (in the School of Professional & Extended Studies), and relevant administrative support units such as the Office of the University Registrar, International Student and Scholar Service, and the Office of Enrollment/Admissions, among others in matters related to faculty and teaching assignments, and academic program implementation.
The incumbent will serve as the primary liaison between other academic and student support units across campus and the IAP. S/he represents IAP on relevant university academic committees as assigned, and in meetings with other academic and student support service leadership at American University. S/he will represent IAP and the Partnership in inter-institutional meetings with other partner universities and/or Shorelight Education.
This is a full-time, 12 month, faculty-administrator position without tenure based in the Office of the Provost, working fulltime in IAP. The incumbent will hold a co-terminus term faculty appointment in the School where his/her discipline resides unless the candidate already holds tenure or has a term (non-tenured) appointment elsewhere at American University. The individual will be expected to teach a reduced course load with course releases for administrative responsibilities in accordance with American University and home academic unit standards. The position directly reports to the Office of the Dean of Academic Affairs and Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. The Associate Vice Provost will report relevant IAP academic activities to the International Accelerator Program Steering Committee when requested. The incumbent will be an active member of the IAP leadership team in oversight of the IAP operations led by the IAP Managing Director. Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching and academic/administrative leadership experience at American University. Review of applications will begin immediately. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Candidates should send an application letter outlining relevant experience and a CV, and a list of three recommenders.
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities.
American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus. Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.
American University is required to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). In accordance with the Clery Act, each year American University prepares an Annual Security Report. This report contains campus crime statistics as well as descriptions of Public Safety's services. It is available to all applicants upon request by calling the Department of Public Safety at 202-885-2537 or the Annual Security Report is also available online
