Provost M/W (interim)-Paris College of Art, Paris 17e
Nom du programme/ université/Program or University Name : Paris College of Art
Intitulé du poste/Job Title : Provost M/W (interim)
Nature du poste/Job Type : Interim
Lieu du poste/Location : Paris 17ème
Type de contrat : CDD
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Position Overview
The Interim Provost reports directly to the President and serves as the chief academic officer. They provide primary administrative leadership, direction, and evaluation for all academic activities and faculty affairs. The Interim Provost oversees PCA’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as PCA’s Certificate programs.
The interim position is to be filled starting January 1st 2025 for the spring semester. In parallel we are launching a search for a permanent Provost, and candidates for the interim position are encouraged to apply for the permanent position.
Responsibilities for the interim position are a more narrow and the hiring process quicker.
The Interim Provost is responsible for fostering intellectual growth, student learning, and scholarly and creative activities. Alongside the President, the Interim Provost works closely with the Director of Enrollment Management in addressing the educational support needs and extra-curricular priorities for students, enrollment strategies, and with the other academic staff as needed.
The successful candidate will bring an inclusive and facilitative leadership style that inspires and empowers the campus community, encourages open communication and collaboration across the College, and fosters innovation, while sustaining the differentiating features that make PCA unique, such as:
- Offering US-accredited degrees, taught in English, in Paris;
- Welcoming an international student and faculty body;
- Covering a range of disciplines within the arts and design, affording opportunities for collaboration;
- Maintaining small average class size, and many opportunities for close student/faculty interaction.
Responsibilities
General
- Ensures academic rigor and the success of existing programs;
- Acts as the main liaison with, and representative of, the PCA President and actively participates in campus life, including critiques and exhibitions.
Academic
- Oversees all degree-granting and certificate programs and chairs academic committees (Academic Term and Midterm Committee, College Council).
Management
- Manages department chairs and maintains close relationships with academic staff;
- Organizes Faculty and Chairs’ meetings;
- Ensures regular programming in the Gallery.
Administration
- Prepares and oversees College Council each semester;
- Prepares and attends general faculty meetings each semester;
- Collaborates with Admissions staff for Open House and other recruitment events.
Skills :
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and integrity, a transparent, team-oriented and collaborative style, and a passion for the mission of PCA;
- Appreciate the opportunities and challenges of a small institution poised to grow;
- Possess prior experience working in a multi-cultural and multi-linguistic environment and advocate for intercultural development as a learning outcome to be measured and celebrated;
- Demonstrate excellent written and spoken proficiency in English and working knowledge of French language and culture;
Qualifications :
The successful candidate will:
- Hold a terminal graduate degree (preferred).
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Search Timeline: Interviews will start in fall 2024 and continue until the position is filled, with an expected start date as early as January, 2025. This interim position will end in June 2025, but may be extended if needed.
Conditions :
This is a full-time position for 35 hours per week, but candidates for a minimum of 3 days per week (60% FTE) will be considered
Required Documents :
Application: Nominations, applications, and inquiries may be sent in complete confidence. Applications must include a cover letter addressing PCA’s stated priorities, CV, and the names/positions of two references (who will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior permission) and be submitted to Dr. Linda Jarvin, PCA President at linda.jarvin@paris.edu.
Contact :
Dr. Linda Jarvin, PCA President at linda.jarvin@paris.edu.
