Job Information
Washington State University Assistant or Associate Vice Provost for Tribal Research & Graduate Education in Pullman, Washington
Assistant or Associate Vice Provost for Tribal Research & Graduate Education
Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:
November 25, 2024
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
127-NNFACULTY - Associate Vice Provost, 132-NNFACULTY - Assistant Vice Provost
Business Title:
Assistant or Associate Vice Provost for Tribal Research & Graduate Education
Employee Type:
Faculty
Position Term:
12 Month
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
Washington State University is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Assistant or Associate Vice Provost for Tribal Research and Graduate Education (title to be determined based on qualifications). You will lead the Center for Native American Research and Collaboration (CNRC) and report to the Vice Provost for Native American Relations and Programs and Tribal Liaison to the President.
You will advance Tribal engaged and collaborative research, joint project initiatives, and graduate education that embeds Tribal Nation Building principles. The CNRC provides training, consulting, and opportunities for faculty, staff, and graduate students to connect with Northwest regional Tribal priorities and research initiatives. Additionally, the CNRC supports WSU's Office of Tribal Relations by offering consulting and training to understand and apply Executive Policy 41 on Tribal Engagement, Consultation, and Consent.
This role is crucial in providing faculty and graduate student consultation on tribal research, priorities, and protocols. The CNRC is dedicated to Native American student graduate education and support services, as well as fostering relationships with Tribal Colleges. Therefore, the position will also emphasize deepening joint initiatives and partnerships with regional Tribal Colleges to ensure equity and reciprocity.
If you are passionate about Tribal research/education and committed to fostering collaborative relationships with Tribal communities, we encourage you to apply for the Assistant or Associate Vice Provost for Tribal Research & Grant Education.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Supervision and Leadership:
• Supervise the Assistant Director for the CNRC, providing guidance, support, and oversight.
• Approve vacation and sick leave using the Workday system.
• Direct and guide the vision of the CNRC as a service center to WSU, ensuring it embodies Tribal Nation Building principles, Executive Policy 41 and fiscal sustainability.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, encouraging professional growth and development.
• Lead strategic planning initiatives to advance the CNRC's mission and goals in collaboration with the Vice Provost for Native American Relations and Programs.
• Manage and work closely with Co-Director to oversee the CNRC faculty, staff, and Tribal affiliates program. Currently, there are 83 faculty, staff, and Tribal affiliates.
• Oversee all administrative duties and responsibilities of the Center for Native American Research and Collaboration.
2. Tribal Research, Consultation, Education, and Initiatives:
• Assist the Vice Provost and Tribal Liaison to the President in the strategic planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of priority initiatives and programs arising from WSU's Native American Advisory Board and other T