Provost – North Central University

North Central University is a Christ-centered, Bible-based, Pentecostal school with a commitment to academic excellence that prepares students to fulfill biblical models of leadership and ministry throughout the world. Founded as a Bible school for ministerial training in 1930, NCU now has a much broader capacity.  As a Christian liberal arts institution, it is still a place that offers excellent opportunities for ministerial training, but it also embraces a larger view of calling that includes educational preparation through more than 60 areas of study and service. We are filling a needed gap by adding biological sciences in 2020 and see great opportunities ahead.  As NCU moves into its next chapter, the college community is eager to welcome an academic leader who will pursue measured, strategic change consistent with institutional mission, growth plans, and future educational needs.

Located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, North Central’s 12.5-acre, unique urban setting provides students with hands-on learning experiences and real-world career preparation as the city becomes their classroom. Not waiting for graduation to serve those around them, North Central students are making a difference in the world right now.

Characteristics and Qualifications

• Demonstrates a vibrant, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and is fully committed to Pentecostal theology and practice and is, or is willing to become, a member of an Assemblies of God Church
• Possesses an earned terminal degree from an accredited university
• Is a strategic, visionary leader who has implemented change through innovation while holding the highest academic standards
• Well informed of academic culture and the trends and challenges of 21^st century higher education

Responsibilities of the Provost

• Advise the president on academic policies, structure, programs, personnel, and operations
• Ensure adherence to state and federal regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and other professional standards impacting academic quality
• Provide oversight and support to colleges and departments in maintaining academic quality, continued programmatic improvement, and overall operational efficiencies; establish processes and measures for academic effectiveness; monitor progress toward established annual and long-term goals
• Provide leadership and support to the Division of Student Development to create an environment that strongly addresses all aspects of a student’s experience.
• Oversee faculty hiring, orientation, in-service training, and enrichment activities; promote and encourage faculty professional development, involvement in professional associations, and contributions to the disciplinary field
• Prepare annual academic budget and ensure appropriate resource allocation for academic initiatives and programming in line with goals and strategies approved by the Board of Regents and Senior Leadership Team
• Oversee all academic policies and activities including faculty reviews, program reviews, accreditation, assessment, academic standards, curriculum changes and modifications, and creation of new academic programs
• Align academic programming with mission, values, priorities, and long-term strategic goals of the university
• Recruit, develop, and retain a faculty marked by ethnic and gender diversity across all academic fields and levels of leadership.

North Central University Provost Profile

Applications will be accepted and held in confidence until the position is filled. Priority consideration will be given to applications received prior to September 15, 2019. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and statement of faith to Dr. Andrew Denton, Executive Vice President of NCU at acdenton@northcentral.edu.

North Central University employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, familial status, and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.