Applications are due Friday, April 19 for Provost Fellow for Academic Affairs and Provost Fellow for Faculty Affairs opportunities.
This one-year program is designed for faculty members interested in exploring leadership and administrative roles. Provost Fellows will become more familiar with university-level decision-making and campuswide initiatives. The overall goal is to provide Fellows with a more expansive range of leadership experiences and for them to serve as a member of the Office of the Provost.
The appointment is for one year starting July 1, 2024, with the possibility of a one-year extension. Fellows receive one month of salary from July 1, 2024 through August 14, 2024 and a one-course release for each of the fall and spring semesters.
Any tenured member of the faculty appointed to the ranks of associate professor (or clinical associate) or professor (or clinical professor) is eligible. Fellows are chosen based on their interest and aptitude for academic leadership and are expected to commit 8-10 hours per week throughout the year.
Ursula Sullivan, 2023-24 Provost Fellow
The Provost Fellow for Academic Affairs assists the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs focusing on undergraduate education such as supporting UNIV 101, curriculum innovation projects and working with the Academic Advising Council on professional development and training opportunities for academic advisors.
The Provost Fellow for Faculty Affairs is primarily responsible for managing the Emerging Faculty Leadership Program and Department Leaders Program and will assist the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs with projects such as the Midwest Athletic Conference academic leadership development program.
To apply, please submit an abbreviated resume (five pages maximum) plus a cover letter highlighting academic leadership interest and experiences in department, college or university activities. Please indicate which fellowship you are applying for and why it interests you. You may apply for both opportunities but will need to submit separate applications.
Send all application materials to provost@niu.edu no later than Friday, April 19.
