Posting Details
Position Information
| Position/Classification Title |
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| Working Title |
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs |
| Position Number |
617372 |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Appointment Type |
Permanent - Full Time |
| Tenure Track |
No |
| FTE |
1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months |
| If time limited, duration date |
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| Department Hiring Range |
The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise. |
| EEO-1 Category |
Officials & Managers |
| SOC Code |
11-1021 - General and Operations Managers |
Position Overview
| Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight! |
Are you ready to make an impact? At
North Carolina Central University (
NCCU), we are more than an institution-we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as 'The City of Medicine,'
NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At
NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.
An opportunity awaits you at
NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.
Visit
NCCU.edu. |
| Primary Function of Organizational Unit |
The Division of Academic Affairs, through the Office of the Provost, serves a pivotal role in supporting the academic enterprise of North Carolina Central University. This includes strategic planning, academic program development, instruction quality, research initiatives, enrollment management, and faculty/staff professional development. The Office of Faculty Affairs is responsible for supporting faculty who turn NCCU's academic mission into action through their teaching, research, and service. The Office of Faculty Affairs supports postdoctoral researchers, who are integral to the research, teaching, and learning activities at
NCCU. |
| Primary Purpose of Position |
The Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs manages and supports faculty-related academic processes. The Vice Provost assists in interpreting university policies and regulations related to faculty, and oversees faculty recruitment, appointments, promotions, tenure, professorships, awards, academic leadership development, and reporting. The Vice Provost will build strong working relationships across academic units and ensure the engagement and collaboration of relevant groups to foster highly effective scholars. The Vice Provost will take a life-cycle approach to tenure, recruitment, and retention of highly qualified and effective faculty.
The Vice Provost helps the departments comply with university requirements related to faculty. Other core activities include developing and coordinating faculty management activities, including annual evaluations, counseling, conflict resolution, consultation of the university Office of the General Counsel, and grievance processes and committees. Reporting to this position are the Associate Provost for Academic Programs and the Associate Provost for Institutional Research and Analysis/Chief Data Officer. Other duties include:
- Coordinating audit responses and recommendations with Internal Audit.
- Representing the Provost on standing committees and administrative advisory committees.
- Leading academic units temporarily as needed.
- Other relevant duties as assigned.
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Demonstrated ability to lead institutional change and improve faculty excellence and student success.
- Proven track record in academic and faculty affairs.
- Strong skills in faculty development, team leadership, data analysis, and cross-campus collaboration.
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| Minimum Education/Experience |
- Doctorate degree in a relevant field that would qualify candidate for tenure at the Associate/Professor rank.
- At least 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education at the department chair level or higher.
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| Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation |
N/A |
| Equal Opportunity Employer |
Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (
NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University's internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy. |
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
| Function |
Administrative |
| Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. |
Faculty Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure
- Manage post-tenure review process; Guide and support faculty in the process of seeking reappointment, promotion, and tenure.
- Ensure compliance with faculty evaluation and all processes related to faculty academic personnel actions (reappointment, promotion, tenure, post-tenure review) at NCCU.
- Oversee workflows and timelines for candidate reviews at the department, college, and university levels. Set up and manage the digital platform, Faculty Success (aka Digital Measures), for conducting reviews.
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| Function |
Administrative |
| Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. |
Faculty Recruitment, Recognition and Retention
- Facilitate development opportunities for faculty by identifying recognition awards, scholarships and fellowships, teaching enhancement activities and courses, and leadership and professional development programs.
- Manage academic achievement recognition processes, including special designations such as professor emeritus and endowed chair to ensure that the appointments comply with UNC System and NCCU policy requirements.
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| Function |
Administrative |
| Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. |
Faculty Development
- Lead the Office for Faculty Professional Development; Responsible for developing and implementing a faculty orientation program for new faculty and development and implementation of a robust professional development program for faculty, department chairs, and deans.
- Collaborate with the Department of Human Resources and the Academic Resources Management Office to provide a robust orientation program for new faculty appointed at every rank.
- Collaborate with the NCCU Faculty Senate to ensure that the programming provided by this office is responsive to the needs of faculty.
- Direct the Phased Retirement Program (PRP), which includes approving work plans prior to the Provost's approval of PRP applications, and working with the Human Resources benefits office on questions and issues related to the program.
- Work with the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis on the COACHE national survey of tenure-track, tenured and non-tenure track faculty.
- Partner with the Office of General Counsel and others as appropriate to provide relevant information to the Provost regarding grievances, recommended disciplinary actions (including the imposition of serious sanctions) and other faculty personnel matters. Follows up with deans/department heads, Human Resources, and others to implement decisions or other recommended courses of action.
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| Function |
Administrative |
| Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. |
Leadership Development for Academic Leaders
- Establish a leadership development program for current department chairs, program directors and faculty who aspire to move in academic administration.
- Conduct the new department head orientation and additional development and information sessions for department heads in partnership with the Office of General Counsel, Human Resources, and other campus units.
- Advise on policies and programs for evaluating appropriate academic leadership.
- Collaborate with deans and department heads to address issues involving faculty such as retention, personnel matters, and policy questions.
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| Function |
Administrative |
| Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. |
Faculty Policy Development and Governance
- Serve in a lead role to draft, vet for approval, and maintain institutional policies related to faculty. Serves as primary advisor to ensure that college- and departmental-level policies/regulations on faculty matters are consistent and compliant with state, UNC system, and institutional guidelines.
- Serve as the Provost's liaison to the Faculty Senate's Faculty Handbook Committee and the Research Committee.
- Collaborate with the Office of General Counsel, Human Resources, Compliance Office, the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis, Academic Resource Management Office, Division of Information Technology Services, Office of Sponsored Research and Contracts, campus deans and academic department heads, the chair of the Faculty Senate and the appropriate Faculty Senate committees, as well as with the academic affairs division at UNCSO and other offices as necessary to ensure that such policies and regulations meet compliance requirements and serve the needs of faculty and academic units.
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| Function |
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| Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. |
Postdoctoral affairs
- Manage programs, services and resources to promote postdoctoral scholar career and professional development.
- Serve as a liaison between postdoctoral appointees, faculty, administrators, and staff.
- Coordinate responsibility for monitoring and applying policies that relate to postdoctoral appointments with key campus units.
- Preparing policies and procedures relevant to supporting postdoctoral appointees.
- Coordinating with relevant units to track and report statistics on the postdoctoral scholars.
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number |
EPA03441P |
| Open Date |
11/26/2025 |
| Date desired for closing or initial review |
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| Close Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Date Position Available |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
- Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.
- North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
- Community Service Leave
- NC State - Health Benefits
- NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 11-12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
- Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount and more.
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NC Central University
life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid holidays, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k), 403(b)
Nov 26, 2025