Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia
Tech) invites nominations and applications for the position of
Provost.
Virginia Tech is the senior land-grant university in the
Commonwealth of Virginia. Located in Blacksburg between the
Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains southwest of Roanoke, the
University enrolls approximately 23,000 students on the
Blacksburg campus and 2,000 students off-campus in nine
colleges. These include Agriculture and Life Sciences,
Architecture & Urban Studies, Arts & Sciences, Business,
Education, Engineering, Forestry & Wildlife Resources, Human
Resources, and Veterinary Medicine. Annual research
expenditures exceed $131 million.
The Provost, the chief academic officer of the University,
reports to the President, supervises the University's
instructional, research and extension programs, the graduate
school, information systems, student affairs, and a number of
academic support offices, and is responsible for developing
the academic budget, for allocating and managing academic
resources, for developing long-range plans, and for liaison
with the State Council of Higher Education. The Provost also
plays a major role in the governance of the University, in
curricular development, and in the selection, promotion, and
approval for tenure of the faculty. The University seeks
candidates with records of high academic accomplishment,
dedication to high quality undergraduate and graduate
instruction, proven major administrative capabilities, and
evidence of a commitment to the principles of diversity.
Letters of application should include a curriculum vitae, and
the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three
references. Review of applications will begin on August 15,
1994; however, nominations and applications may be received
until a candidate is appointed. Correspondence should be
addressed to: Provost Search Committee, 321 Burruss Hall,
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061.
Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of
diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of
candidates including women, minorities, and people with
disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring
accommodations in the application process should notify Lauren
Martinson, Provost Search Committee Office, (703)
231-9696/University TDD (703) 231-3749 by the application
deadline.
From: The Chronicle of Higher Education, June 29, 1994
PLEASE BRING THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES IN SCIENCE
OR THE LIBERAL ARTS! IT MAY BE TIME FOR US TO HAVE A WOMAN AS PROVOST!
