Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

The University of Washington Bothell invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) collaborative, visionary, and strategic leader to serve as its next Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (VCAA) with a concurrent academic appointment as professor with tenure. The VCAA reports to the UW Bothell Chancellor. The anticipated start date for this position is August 1, 2025.The salary range for the VCAA position is $295,000-$320,000, inclusive of $271,000-$290,000 for a nine-month academic year base salary and three months of summer salary for administrative responsibilities over the summer months, as well as a monthly administrative duty supplement, typically between $2,000-$2,500 per month.The University of Washington (UW) is one of the oldest state-supported higher education institutions on the Pacific coast. In 1990, the Washington State legislature established two new UW regional campuses in the cities of Tacoma and Bothell, south and northeast of Seattle, respectively, to broaden access to higher education for the state's residents. Located less than 20 miles northeast of downtown Seattle, UW Bothell is one of the most diverse public university campuses in the state. Its size, location, diverse population, and mission have positioned UW Bothell well for continued educational and regional impact.Combining the resources of a major public research university with an unparalleled dedication to access and opportunity for its diverse student body, UW Bothell provides a distinctive student experience coupled with deep community ties. The campus currently enrolls around 6,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs, with 31% of first-year students and 43% of transfer students identifying as first-generation college students. The majority of UW Bothell's student body (92%) are undergraduates.As the institution celebrates its 35 thanniversary in 2025, the campus will launch a new strategic planning process in consultation with faculty, staff, and student leadership. The incoming VCAA will be integral to this effort, building upon UW Bothell's unique community and institutional assets and further solidifying its position in the region. In doing so, the VCAA will address the following key opportunities and challenges:Contribute to the development and implementation of a bold strategic plan that furthers UW Bothell's local and regional visibility, reach, and impact;Recruit, retain, and inspire a world-class faculty and staff;Manage UW Bothell's academic budget to ensure a healthy and sustainable future;Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts internally and externally;Champion the campus' commitment to academic excellence and student success;Serve as a key contributor and member of the Chancellor's executive team.ROLE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRSThe Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs serves as UW Bothell's chief academic officer, overseeing all academic programs, including instruction and research, and providing leadership for academic administrative operations. The VCAA has principal responsibility for the planning, development, implementation, assessment, growth, and improvement of all academic programs alongside their policies, quality assurance, and accreditation. The VCAA is also responsible for the planning, quality, and delivery of the education provided to Bothell students.Reporting directly to the Chancellor and serving as a member of her executive leadership team, the VCAA will work collaboratively with administrative leaders and support deans, faculty, staff, and students to advance strategic goals across the Bothell campus. This individual also serves as the Chancellor's leading senior executive for day-to-day campus operations. They will lead the implementation of a strategic plan for academic affairs.The incoming VCAA will demonstrate a genuine interest in and success for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through their robust accomplishments in previous positions. They will also balance their leadership at Bothell with a concurrent role on the Board of Deans and Chancellors group for the UW tri-campus.UW Bothell seeks in its next VCAA an experienced administrator who combines an ability to communicate effectively with a commitment to collaboration and shared governance. Candidates should have experience in academic leadership, a record of significant accomplishments in higher education administration, a demonstrated ability to cultivate positive team culture, and a sense of shared purpose and belonging in a diverse community. The search advisory committee seeks in UW Bothell's next Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs:A commitment to engaging in and advancing a culture of shared governance;Budgetary acumen and an understanding of university finances;Exceptional emotional intelligence, listening, and communication skills;Ability to communicate effectively and transparently with constituents around decision-making processes;A commitment to student success;A commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion;An understanding of research activity, research administration, and research infrastructure, as well as an awareness of funding trends and opportunities.LocationBothell, Washington (pop. 50,213) is located just under 20 miles northeast of Seattle, a major coastal seaport and the seat of King County, Washington. The city officially sits in both King and Snohomish counties. It is located five miles from Woodinville wine country, a region with more than 80 award-winning wineries, and six miles from St. Edwards State Park, a 316-acre day-use park with 3,000 feet of freshwater shoreline on Lake Washington.A doctorate (or foreign equivalent) terminal degree and a record of scholarship and teaching requisite for a tenured appointment as a full professor at UW Bothell.All applications are to be submitted in Interfolio and must include, as separate documents: a CV, a diversity statement, and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile. For best consideration, apply byFebruary 24, 2025 .University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-05