Associate Provost for Research and Dean of the College of Graduate Studies
Company: Austin Peay State University
Location: Clarksville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary The Associate Provost for Research and Dean of
Graduate Studies is the administrative and academic head of the
College of Graduate Studies and the Office of Research and
Sponsored Programs and reports to the Provost and Vice President
for Academic Affairs ( VPAA ). The Associate Provost for Research
is responsible for the integration of graduate, undergraduate, and
faculty research in the university programs, as well as leadership
and oversight of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. The
Associate Provost serves as the Chief Research Officer of the
University. As Dean of the College of Graduate Studies, the
Associate Provost is responsible for providing strong direction in
defining the mission and goals of the College through strategic
planning, program development, research, scholarship, and community
service, in addition to encouraging the use of innovative
technologies to deliver effective online courses and degree
programs. Other responsibilities include: student and faculty
recruitment; input in promotion, tenure, and performance reviews;
professional development of students, faculty, and staff;
leadership activities at the state and national levels; and
enhancement of a collegial atmosphere within the College and
between the College and other University units. The Dean
facilitates interactions between the academic units and central
administration. Essential Functions - Ability to lead and oversee
the College of Graduate Studies and the Office of Research and
Sponsored Programs, with emphasis on continued development of new
graduate programs and external research funding. - Ability to
foster research collaborations and interactions among the various
units of the University and to create a focused and innovative
graduate studies and research plan consistent with the University
mission. - Ability to collaborate with academic units to integrate
research into both undergraduate and graduate studies. - Ability to
develop both short-term and long-range plans for the Division to
successfully complete University goals and objectives. - Ability to
develop and interpret policies and procedures. - Ability to
communicate effectively and appropriately. - Ability to prepare and
maintain accurate records and reports. - Ability to provide
leadership for the infusion of technology into academic programs. -
Ability to provide leadership for the planning and administration
of the academic budgets within the Division and office so that
resources are allocated and expended in accordance with the
University’s long-range plan. - Ability to develop innovative
academic programs that fulfill the mission of the Division and
adhere to resource constraints. - Ability to maintain
confidentiality of records and information. - Ability to interact
in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations,
the University community and the public. - Ability to effectively
supervise personnel and complete all associated personnel actions
in a timely and accurate manner.
Keywords: Austin Peay State University, Hendersonville , Associate Provost for Research and Dean of the College of Graduate Studies, Education / Teaching , Clarksville, Tennessee
