VP Faculty Programs and Initiatives

Summary

Join Hillel International as the Vice President of Faculty Programs and Initiatives, a newly created leadership role focused on combating antisemitism in higher education. This position will spearhead the creation and execution of educational programs for faculty and academic leaders to address antisemitism in academic spaces. You will work closely with the Campus Climate Initiative (CCI) team and the Academic Engagement Network (AEN) to develop and implement effective strategies. The role involves direct interaction with senior academic leaders, faculty, and Hillel professionals. This flexible location role requires travel and includes fundraising and donor engagement responsibilities. The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor to academic leaders and faculty seeking to create inclusive campus climates.

Requirements

• 5+ years of academic leadership experience as a provost, VP academic affairs, VP faculty affairs, academic department chair, or similar leadership role in higher education focusing on academic programs and planning, faculty development, academic performance, faculty evaluation and discipline, and related areas
• Tenured faculty appointment in a higher education institution
• Familiarity with university practices, policies, and current concerns related to campus climate, diversity, equity and inclusion, academic freedom and tenure, and free speech
• Special awareness and understanding of issues affecting Jewish and Israel-identifying students, including campus antisemitism and anti-Zionism
• PhD or other terminal academic degree

Responsibilities

• Create, plan, and execute new educational opportunities for faculty-focused academic leaders (provosts, VPs academic affairs, deans of faculty, academic department heads, etc.) and faculty to understand the roots and scope of antisemitism in academic spaces
• Interface directly with senior academic leaders, faculty, and Hillel professionals within the Schusterman International Center and on campus to take specific, affirmative steps to address antisemitic activity so that Jewish students can fully express their identities and values without fear of bullying, harassment, and discrimination
• Become a trusted and sought-after advisor to academic leaders and faculty seeking to adopt effective policies and practices that address antisemitism in academic spaces and campus climate concerns more broadly
• Engage in development activities in collaboration with the SVP/GC and Hillel International development professionals including fundraising and donor engagement opportunities
• Work collaboratively with the Academic Engagement Network and other Jewish, faculty, and higher education organizations to achieve the above goals

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off for Jewish and federal holidays
• An informal “take what you need” vacation policy
• Flexible work from home policy