The Office of the Vice-President Academic and Provost (VPAC) is responsible for leading the academic mission of the university. Representing nearly 80 per cent of the university, VPAC supports all faculty, librarians, academic staff and students through leadership, training, resources, supports and services. VPAC oversees the general supervision of academic programs, long-range academic planning, faculty recruitment, retention and success, and student recruitment, retention and success. To ensure the academic and research mission of the university is central to decision making, the Provost leads the university’s integrated budget process.
Units that report to VPAC include all Faculties, University Libraries, Student Affairs, Division of Continuing Studies, Cooperative Education and Career Services, Division of Learning and Teaching Support and Innovation, and Institutional Planning and Analysis. The core unit in the VPAC Office is a collaborative team that works together to advance institutional priorities, projects and initiatives under the leadership of the Director, the Associate Vice-Presidents, the Deputy Provost and the Vice President.
Within the Office of the Vice-President Academic and Provost, Faculty Relations and Academic Administration is a resource committed to supporting the University’s mission by:
- facilitating a healthy work environment by building a collegial and inclusive community with and among faculty, librarians, the Faculty Association and university administration
- supporting academic leaders to achieve their objectives by providing timely, high-quality support and advice and professional development opportunities which reflect the priorities and values of the institution
- enabling administrative effectiveness through the development and administration of clear policy, efficient processes and accurate data management.
In accordance with the university's Preferential or Limited Hiring Policy (HR6110) and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to members of the following designated group(s). Candidates from the group(s) who wish to qualify for preferential consideration are encouraged to self-identify.
- Indigenous Peoples
- Black people
- Racialized people or people of colour
The Office of the Vice-President Indigenous (OVPI) is in the early phases of drafting a policy and developing a process to verify declarations of Indigenous identity, citizenship and membership at UVic where these claims result in material advantages, such as employment in an Indigenous-specific position. While the policy is not in place at this time and will not be retroactively applied, candidates will be required to complete the Indigenous Citizenship Declaration (ICD) process should they apply for, or access, future opportunities resulting in material gain. For more information about the ICD initiative, please visit the Indigenous Citizenship Declaration website and please feel free to reach out to vpiicd@uvic.ca if you have specific questions or concerns.
An employee in this classification is excluded from the bargaining unit as defined in the Labour Relations Code.
*This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement*
The salary range for this position is:
- Recruitment range: $98,387 - $122,854 maximum starting salary is determined through knowledge, experience and internal equity.
- Performance range: $141,203 salary range ceiling is available through annual performance increases.
Posting is ongoing until filled but application review will commence January 6, 2025.
