Associate Provost, St. Luke's College of Health Sciences

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Associate Provost for Academic Affairs will provide leadership and administrative support for programs and learning services across academic divisions of St. Luke's College of Health Sciences. Supports all areas of Academic Affairs, with a particular emphasis on assessment, institutional research, and faculty development as well as provide leadership for pedagogical/andragogical development of full-time, part-time, and adjunct faculty. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as advisor and delegate to the President/Provost, providing leadership in executing the College's academic mission and priorities. Act on behalf of the President/Provost in their absence or as otherwise assigned, representing Academic Affairs in internal and external forums. Collaborate with Program Directors to advance academic excellence across programs. Provide leadership in academic policy development and ensure compliance with institutional standards and accreditation requirements. Administer the distribution and processing of semester student course evaluations. Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies related to academic affairs. Coordinate academic program review and assessment processes to drive continuous improvement. Lead institutional research and assessment functions, ensuring excellence in institutional data, analytics, and evidence-based academic practices. Partner with the President/Provost to oversee faculty hiring, development, and evaluation processes. EDUCATION: Earned doctorate or terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: A demonstrated history of progressive academic administrative leadership in higher education. Prior experience chairing a committee, department, or comparable academic body. Expertise in academic planning, program development, and accreditation processes. Proven ability to build consensus and collaborate effectively across diverse constituencies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas and data clearly. A demonstrated track record of resolving complex academic and administrative challenges. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row. Learn More Here.