Assistant Provost

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• Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs (employee and spouse only).
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.   
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.

Job Title: Assistant Provost, Curriculum and Innovation

Division: Academic Affairs

Evaluation Group: Academic Administrator

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Reports To: Provost

Positions Supervised: Director, Learning Design and Technology; Director, Faculty Development

The assistant provost for curriculum and innovation will play a pivotal role in advancing Lindenwood University (LU)’s mission by embedding innovative real experience and real success into the curriculum for all students for Workplace Development to prepare for any future. These experiences promote academic excellence, skill development, and real-world application, ensuring that graduates are prepared to make a measurable impact in their communities and careers. In partnership with the Provost, the assistant provost provides strategic leadership for LU’s innovative initiatives by collaborating with faculty, deans, liaisons, and advisory boards to expand and enhance opportunities across disciplines. As a key member of the Academic Affairs leadership team, this individual also works with corporate and community partners to develop innovative, high-quality experiences. This position supervises and/or coordinates with faculty development, general education, UCC/curriculum, and others.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

I. Academic Leadership

Teaching and Learning

• Advances Lindenwood’s leadership in experiential learning by building upon existing initiatives and expanding opportunities for students
• Works with faculty and administrators to integrate innovation and real world activities throughout the student experience, ensuring sustainability and academic excellence
• Drives the development of innovative experiential learning models that enhance student engagement and success
• Supports faculty in adopting best practices to improve the quality and impact of innovative offerings
• Promotes a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and student-centered learning

Leadership and Strategic Thinking

• Collaborates with University stakeholders to develop and implement strategic plans that align with LU’s mission, vision, and priorities
• Participates in University policy and planning committees to ensure innovation and workplace skills are integrated into broader institutional strategies
• Serves as part of the Academic Affairs leadership team, advancing the mission and vision of the University as assigned by the Provost
• Leads engaged and experiential learning opportunities, fostering collaboration across departments and creating synergies that enhance assigned initiatives
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values

​II. Service

Human Resources Management

• Consults with the Provost and Vice President for Human Resources on faculty performance issues
• Monitors and promotes faculty engagement

Administrative Duties

• Ensures policies, personnel, systems, technology, and resources are in place to support high-quality instruction and programming

Communication and Collaboration

• Builds and maintains strategic partnerships with local, national, and global organizations to expand opportunities
• Serves as a key liaison between LU and corporate/community partners, fostering mutually beneficial collaborations
• Represents Lindenwood in external initiatives and professional organizations related to experiential learning
• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence

Subject Matter Expertise and Scholarship

Lifelong Learning

• Demonstrates command of area of specialization, as well as desire for continued growth
• Maintains professional relationships with colleagues and engages in professional development activities to augment existing skills and/or develop new ones

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution required
• Terminal degree preferred
• Previous experience both as a faculty member and in academic administration
• Prior work experience with academic policies and procedures in a university setting
• At least five years of successful administrative experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities – May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Strong administrative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with faculty, students, and staff
• Strong leadership and ability to take initiative
• Highly developed creative, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to leverage technology to drive innovation in a complex organization
• Budget and fiscal management experience, including the ability to develop and oversee expense and revenue budgets for selected programs/offices
• Knowledge of leading trends and best practices in experiential learning and high-impact practices
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning and operational execution
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships in a shared governance academic environment
• Experience developing and sustaining external partnerships with community and corporate stakeholders

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University’s flexible work designation descriptions.

• General office setting
• Standard flex

Physical Abilities – The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to work effectively at a computer for extended time daily
• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift/carry items commonly found in an office setting including, but not limited to, documents, laptops, keyboards, etc.
• Ability to use repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements to type regularly
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees.  Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.