Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs
Listed on 2026-02-08
-
Education / Teaching
University Professor, Education Administration, Academic, Faculty -
Management
Education Administration
Location: Columbia
Overview
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Advertised
Title:
Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Campus/Division: USC Beaufort College/Division
Location of Vacancy: USC Beaufort supported area
Part/Full Time:
Full Time
Hours per Week: 37.5
Position Category:
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis: 12 months
Work County:
Beaufort
Tenure Information:
Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category:
Administrative
About USC
From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.
All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement:
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions:
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
The University of South Carolina Beaufort seeks a bold, student centered Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs to energize a dynamic academic community across USCB’s campuses and serve as the university’s chief academic officer. Reporting to the Chancellor and serving as a key member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet, the Provost provides strategic, administrative, and intellectual leadership for all academic programs and units, oversees Libraries, Institutional Effectiveness and Research, grants and sponsored programs, eLearning, the Center for Teaching and Learning, academic centers and institutes including the Sea Islands Institute, Beaufort College Honors, Pritchard’s Island, and other academic support services.
The Provost champions faculty excellence and shared governance, recruits and develops outstanding faculty and academic leaders, evaluates department chairs and Academic Affairs personnel, and recommends promotion, tenure, and salary actions to the Chancellor. The Provost drives university wide strategic and academic planning, assessment, accreditation, and program approvals, advances high impact educational practices that deepen student learning and success, and expands the university’s research capacity through strong external partnerships.
Job Purpose
Reporting directly to the Chancellor, the Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs serves as the chief academic officer and provides strategic, administrative, and intellectual leadership for all academic programs and units. The Provost is a key member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet, provides leadership in shared governance, institutional planning, accreditation, and external engagement, and represents the Chancellor when appropriate.
Academic Leadership, Faculty Affairs, and Operations
- Provide executive leadership for all academic units, programs, and instructional operations across multiple campuses.
- Oversee libraries, Institutional Effectiveness and Research, eLearning, the Center for Teaching and Learning, academic centers and institutes including Beaufort College Honors, two branch campuses, and other academic support services.
- Ensure academic excellence, curriculum integrity, faculty development, and student success across the…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).