Purpose:  The University of California (UC) seeks a highly motivated individual with an exceptional academic record to serve as Vice Provost of Academic Personnel and Inclusive Excellence for the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR).  Through leadership, vision and strategy the successful applicant will advance academic excellence in research and Cooperative Extension, while implementing UC’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).  

This senior leader will navigate the UC ANR system and support success of new academics, strategize best methods for interpretation and implementation of policy, and ensure consistency in policy implementation and treatment of academics across all UC ANR programs and locations.  The position provides oversight of academic hiring and the academic peer review process, and is expected to develop and deliver a mentoring program for new and advanced UC ANR academics.  Additionally, the position is responsible for ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion are prioritized for all employees across the division.  The successful applicant must have outstanding data collection and reporting skills and will set direction for continuous improvement, increasing UC ANR’s reach to all California residents, enhancing programmatic impact.

Additionally, it is expected that this position will identify and implement best practices and evidence-based approaches to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion building cultural competence, understanding and activism of employees on all levels, and helping create and drive a culture of inclusion and belonging. This senior leadership role is charged with creating an environment of learning and leadership development that facilitates the implementation of UC ANR’s diversity, equity and inclusion goals throughout the organization.

The Vice Provost of Academic Personnel and Inclusive Excellence is a key member of a combined leadership team, including the Vice Provost of Strategic Initiatives and Statewide Programs, the Vice Provost of Research and Extension, and the Associate Vice President.  This senior leader is the liaison to UC ANR’s Academic Assembly Council.

Major Responsibilities: The Vice Provost of Academic Personnel and Inclusive Excellence will provide leadership and advocacy for a unified UC ANR program with strong statewide, campus, and local presences.  This is a senior leadership position for UC ANR and works closely with Academic HR, Learning and Development, and Program Planning and Evaluation units. 

Specific aspects of duties include: 

• Performing critical functions to achieve the mission of UC ANR by promoting:
  • Responsiveness to client needs and issues of importance to California
  • Integration of research and outreach efforts across counties, campuses and organizational units
  • Teamwork and collaboration among team members and cooperators
  • Effective and efficient use of organizational resources
  • Understanding of UC ANR programs by stakeholders
• Leading efforts that go well beyond Affirmative Action and Civil Rights compliance to achieving a multi-cultural diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization
• Providing leadership in academic recruitments and identifying best-practice and evidence-based approaches to ensure sustained, long-term inclusive excellence in recruiting, supporting, and retaining academics
• Developing training programs for academics and staff to achieve excellence in inclusive program delivery skills to an diverse audience and providing necessary support by working closely with Academic HR, Learning and Development and Program Planning and Evaluation professionals, and the senior leadership team
• Developing academics to positively engage with and support staff development in joint achievement of the institute's goals
• Leading development of a plan to assess effectiveness of DEI efforts, with an aim to improve the efficacy and impact of strategic initiatives by working with a DEI Advisory Council
• Serving as chair of UC ANR Peer Review Committee to oversee the merits, promotions and evaluation processes of academic personnel
• Identifying and executing disciplinary actions, supporting investigation cases, and reviewing academic grievances
• Collaborating closely with the Vice Provost of Statewide Programs and Strategic Initiatives and the Vice Provost of Research and Extension, as a team, to bring the broad array of activities and efforts within UC ANR into a cohesive integrated system
• Staffing the operations of the DEI Advisory Council and any related subcommittees
• Serving as UC ANR leadership liaison to the UC ANR Academic Assembly Council
• Serving as a member of the UC ANR Program Council which advises the UC ANR Vice President on statewide planning and delivery of programs as well as developing recommendations for allocation of UC ANR resources
• Promoting the outreach goals established by UC ANR in all ways consistent with other responsibilities of the position and with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations and University policies

Relationships: The Vice Provost of Academic Personnel and Inclusive Excellence reports directly to the Associate Vice President of UC ANR.

About UC ANR

The University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) consists of a network of scientists and educators working in partnership across the California. We are committed to developing and supporting healthy food systems, healthy environments, healthy communities, and healthy Californians. UC ANR administers UC Cooperative Extension UCCE), which is responsible for program development and delivery in the counties throughout the state of California.

 Learn more about

• UC ANR at edu
• Our Strategic Initiatives edu/sites/StrategicInitiatives
• Our Public Value statements at edu/sites/anrstaff/2016-2020_Strategic_Plan/Goal_5__Prioritize_programs_and_services/Public_values_statement

How to Apply

If interested in this position, please visit: recruit.ucanr.edu and choose “applicants” (refer to position #21-03).

Closing Date:  To ensure full consideration, submit materials by April 15, 2021. Those received after April 15, 2021 may be considered if the position has not yet been filled. (Open until filled).

Questions?

Contact Tatiana Avoce email: tavoce@ucanr.edu

Applicants may wish to explore the UC Davis Services for International Students and Scholars web page at siss.ucdavis.edu as a resource.

University of California Cooperative Extension

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.