Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs (Chief Academic Officer)

Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

(Chief Academic Officer)

Morris Brown College, based in Atlanta, Georgia, invites nominations for and applications from individuals who are passionate about becoming Morris Brown College's next Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. Building upon Morris Brown College's tradition of exceptional instruction, practical learning, and preparing tomorrow's leaders from all walks of life, the new Provost will have the opportunity to guide the College's academic vision and ensure the continued delivery of high-quality, innovative educational experiences in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape.

About Morris Brown College

History

Morris Brown College, founded in 1881 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church, is a private, coeducational liberal arts institution with a focus on leadership, management, entrepreneurship, and technology. The College has long balanced academic excellence with access, serving high-achieving students while also supporting those who may not otherwise have had the opportunity to pursue higher education. This commitment to both excellence and access has remained central to its mission for more than 144 years.

The College's alumni have made significant contributions across industries and society. Distinguished graduates include Isaac Blythers, former President of Atlanta Gas Light Company; Eula L. Adams, Executive Vice President for First Data Corporation; Albert J. Edmonds, Retired United States Air Force Lieutenant General; the late Reverend Dr. Hosea Williams, civil rights leader; Thomas J. Byrd, acclaimed actor; and Pulitzer Prize-winning author James A. McPherson. Their achievements reflect the strength of a Morris Brown education and its lasting impact.

The idea for Morris Brown College was born at Big Bethel AME Church in Atlanta, when members of the congregation resolved to build an institution of their own to educate African American boys and girls. On January 5, 1881, a resolution was passed to establish the College, and just four years later, the State of Georgia granted its charter. On October 15, 1885, Morris Brown opened its doors with 107 students and nine teachers, becoming the first educational institution in Georgia founded, funded, and operated entirely by African Americans.

Mission

The mission of Morris Brown College is to provide educational opportunities in a positive and nurturing environment that will enable its students to become fully functional persons in our global society. The College prepares graduates to live meaningful and rewarding lives, thereby enabling them to make socially constructive and culturally relevant contributions to society.

Morris Brown College, in its commitment to academic excellence, provides experiences that foster and enhance intellectual, personal, and interpersonal development for students who have demonstrated the potential to compete in a challenging undergraduate liberal arts program of study.

Vision

The true measure of Morris Brown College is found in the achievements of its alumni. To prepare students for meaningful lives of service and leadership, the College provides an environment that fosters cultural awareness, ethical grounding, and intellectual growth within the Liberal Arts tradition. Students gain the knowledge and skills to navigate social, economic, political, and global environments; preparation for graduate and professional studies; training for success in a technology-driven society; and opportunities to engage in research, creative expression, and public service.

Values

Our core values bind us as a college and community, shaping how we serve our students and one another.

Integrity and Respect : We uphold the highest moral and ethical standards, practicing civility and honoring every individual.

Diversity and Inclusiveness : We celebrate differences and affirm that inclusion is essential to advancing a global mission.

Quality Teaching and Learning : We foster intellectual curiosity and student success through rigorous teaching and learning.

Excellence : We pursue excellence in all we do, ensuring outstanding teaching, service, and support.

Service to Community : We value service that benefits our students, workforce, Georgia, the nation, and the world. Innovation and Discovery : We embrace creativity and ingenuity, cultivating habits of mind that drive continuous improvement.

Collaboration : We believe in the power of teamwork, working as one cohesive, student-centered community.

Christian Faith : We ground our work in faith, intentionally expressing God's revealed truth in all we do.

"The Resurgence : Reset and Ready 2024-2029" Strategic Plan

Embedded in our core values - "Founded in Service...Grounded in Excellence...and Anchored in Tradition" - Morris Brown College is thrilled to unveil a dynamic transformation. Morris Brown College has embraced a comprehensive "Hard Reset" to revitalize our strategic plan for the next five years. Under the visionary leadership of our dedicated steering committee, including trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, students, and alumni, we are charting a new course toward continued excellence.

Our refreshed approach features a realigned vision, building on our established guiding principles and introducing six new strategic priorities. These priorities are at the heart of our mission as a premier institution of higher learning. "The Resurgence : Reset and Ready 2024-2029" embodies our unwavering commitment to success and innovation.

Why Morris Brown College?

Morris Brown College meets students where they are in life. Whether you are a recent high school graduate seeking a traditional HBCU campus experience, an adult learner balancing work and family while pursuing career advancement, a professional seeking certification to enhance your skills, or a later-in-life student returning to education, Morris Brown provides the access, support, and opportunity to help every student realize their full potential.

Morris Brown College provides opportunities for life-changing growth. We deliver education on campus in Atlanta and through flexible online programs, allowing students to customize their academic journey to fit their goals and needs while experiencing the rich tradition of an HBCU founded, funded, and operated by African Americans.

Morris Brown College offers transformative opportunities through programs designed with flexibility in mind. As a distinguished institution of higher education, we are committed to blending traditional and innovative approaches to teaching, ensuring that all students, regardless of background can achieve academic excellence. Our leadership model embraces shared governance, fostering collaboration and inclusivity across the College community. Guided by a student-centered and future-focused vision, Morris Brown honors its rich legacy while boldly advancing toward new horizons. We are resilient, adaptable, and dedicated to continuous growth and improvement.

Morris Brown College provides opportunities to be innovative. That is what we do. That is who we are. For more information about Morris Brown College, please visit .

The Provost

The Office of the Provost at Morris Brown College leads the academic mission of the College. We seek a leader who will steward curriculum quality, faculty excellence, and student learning across every program, ensuring that teaching, scholarship, and assessment meet the highest standards.

From program development and faculty support to accreditation, course audits, and academic policy, the office coordinates the work that makes great learning possible. The Provost will partner closely with Department Chairs, the Registrar, Online Learning, Library Services, and Student Success so students experience a coherent, rigorous path from the first class to the final credit.

The Office of the Provost will guide, equip, and champion academic excellence at every step.

Reporting Relationships & Responsibilities

The Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs (PSVPAA) serves as Chief Academic Officer for the College and serves as second-in-command during the President's absence. The Vice President for Academic Affairs is the most senior member of the President's Executive Cabinet and primarily responsible for defining and implementing strategies to advance the Morris Brown College (MBC) strategic plan, research, academic objectives identified in the strategic plan, and education mission. This office is responsible for the implementation of the College's instructional programs and is the direct supervisor for development of the faculty. The PSVPAA ensures that MBC's greatest priorities are academic excellence and student success. The PSVPAA leads the Colleges' commitment to programmatic, pedagogical, and scholarly excellence and innovation across the programs in achievement of the mission of the College.

The PSVPAA provides bold collaborative leadership in strategic planning, budget management, enrollment management, academic program development and review, research and sponsored projects, academic technology improvements, partnership initiatives, and faculty development.

Morris Brown College is undergoing significant transformation towards becoming a nationally recognized, globally engaged research and education enterprise. The PSVPAA will be responsible for the fulfilment of this goal.

Furthermore, the PSVPAA will be responsible for all academic affairs and priorities as associated with becoming / remaining fully accredited through the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges (or other board approved authorized accreditation agency) and yearly renewal with The Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC).

Morris Brown College is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools having been awarded Accredited Status as a Category II institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission on April 26, 2022. This status is effective for a period of up to five years. TRACS is recognized by the United States Department of Education (ED), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE).

The PSVPAA reports to the President.

Job duties for this role include (but not limited to) the following requirements as demonstrated in TRACS accreditation requirements, board approved faculty handbook, administrative polices handbook, and state requirements with The Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC) :

1.The PSVPAA will provide compelling leadership for the personnel and academic program of MBC's undergraduate college in the liberal arts tradition; The PSVPAA will work with the faculty to maintain a strong and coherent system of faculty governance, designed to ensure faculty input and accountability within a Christian education institution; as a Christian college, the PSVPAA will be responsible for the integration of Christian values / scripture, faith, learning, work, and service into the curriculum.

2.The PSVPAA will provide administrative oversight of instructional programs, academic planning, curricula, and scheduling; the PSVPAA will be responsible for the effective launch and maintenance of Morris Brown College Online and distance learning through instructional technology platforms including Brightspace or other Learning Management System; the PSVPAA will become certified to teach and supervise online programs and will require Chairs and faculty to use the required learning management system to teach all online courses.

3.The PSVPAA will be responsible for all academic affairs and priorities as associated with becoming fully accredited through the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) and meet state requirements with The Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC) including yearly renewals.

4.The PSVPAA will be responsible for the assessment, evaluation, and improvement of academic programs, achievement of learners, quality measurement tools, and accreditation in all programs including online programs; the PSVPAA is responsible for working closely with the President, the Department Chairs, faculty, and academic committee of the Board in fostering a vision and plan for further development of existing academic programs.

5.The PSVPAA will be responsible for working with the Assistant Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and provide collaborative leadership in assessment, data collection, institutional effectiveness, accreditation, and research; The PSVPAA will work collaboratively with other leaders regarding research projects, campus assessment initiatives, analysis and reporting of institutional assessment data, generation of internal and external reports, and monitoring campus accountability and assessment measures including accreditation and state determined performance metrics.

6.The PSVPAA will oversee the accreditation application, work collaboratively with the Director for Institutional Effectiveness and / or appropriate committees on assessment and will consult with the President on regulatory issues.

7.The PSVPAA will be responsible for holding a monthly faculty meeting; additionally, the PSVPAA will be responsible for leading 100% (twice a year) faculty classroom observations and evaluations.

8.The PSVPAA will be responsible for hiring and leading and / or delegation of the training and development of all faculty; responsible for ensuring receipt of all accreditation required documents including transcripts and other credentials and records.

9.The PSVPAA will monitor faculty credit hour production by reviewing, revising, and approving faculty course loads and office-hour schedules; The PSVPAA will provide strategic vision and leadership for improvement of Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Commission on Education (GNPEC) and Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) curriculum and new program development, academic policy development, assessment, staffing / scheduling for the academic programs of the College and will assure timely and effective instructional program review.

10.The PSVPAA will be responsible for leading student retention efforts from an academic perspective and works with college retention teams to meet retention goals as set forth in the TRACS approved college objectives; The PSVPAA is responsible for the development of retention plans and evaluate the effectiveness of retention efforts.

11.The PSVPAA will recruit, hire, and develop, a group of outstanding, diverse, promising, and distinguished faculty members; the PSVPAA will direct the pursuit of excellence in undergraduate and professional education in faculty scholarship and research, develop academic programs that advance the common good, enhance MBC's national reputation, city and regional impact, and reflect the Colleges' commitment to its core values including community service.

12.The PSVPAA will identify, implement, and train faculty to use a new Faculty Information System i.e..,Portfolium, Interfolio, Google Sites, Live Binder, Lyterati, or Box that allows the management, sharing, updating and assessment of information regarding MBC's faculty members; through the MBC faculty tenure process, the PSVPAA will promote the College's efforts to expand its scholarly capacity, working closely with Department Chairs in recruiting and supporting research-active faculty who are also excellent teachers.

13.The PSVPAA will strategically allocate current resources and develop new resources to meet the college mission, vision and strategic plan by advancing research and supporting faculty through a revived tenure process for accomplished teacher-scholars.

14.The PSVPAA will be responsible for all academic departments including General Studies; The PSVPAA will be responsible for school assessment as required by TRACS and GNPEC; The PSVPAA will use modern tools and technologies to analyze data and trends to solve problems and create action plans.

15.The PSVPAA will strategically allocate current resources, develop new resources to meet the college mission, vision and strategic plan, and lead by advancing research and supporting faculty through a revived tenure process for accomplished teacher-scholars.

16.The PSVPAA will be responsible for revising and improving all academic policies including but not limited to the College Catalog and Faculty Handbook.

17.Other duties as assigned by the President.

In - person full-time 40 hours per week position minimum. Working hours will occasionally include evenings and weekends during peak periods including registration.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.B.A, etc.) in a relevant field from an accredited institution.
• Significant experience in academic administration, preferably at the level of department chair or higher. Demonstrated leadership skills and a track record of successful strategic planning and implementation.
• Knowledge of higher education trends; extensive experience with higher education accreditation agencies including the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) and The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC); promotes best practices in academic affairs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Budget management experience and financial acumen.
• Ability to foster a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to successfully contribute to a climate that supports a diverse student body serving first-generation college, Pell-eligible students, etc.

Other Qualifications :

Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

Use the link to complete the application process. Please attach a CV and other related documents.

Morris Brown College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

We are an equal opportunity institution that does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, citizenship status, veteran status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, parental status, marital status, age, disability, or any other protected status.