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University of Idaho is hiring an Interim Vice Provost for Digital Learning Initiatives to lead the university's online, distance, and flexible learning strategy through June 30, 2027. Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President, the vice provost partners with academic deans, department administrators, faculty, and senior leadership on program planning and implementation for continuing and professional education and independent study offerings. The role also ensures faculty, staff, and student participation in related institutional decision-making.

Highlights

Direct the university's online, distance, and flexible learning strategy on an interim basis through June 30, 2027.
Partner with academic deans, department administrators, and faculty on program planning and implementation.
Oversee academic program development for continuing and professional education offerings.
Coordinate independent study program offerings across the university.
Ensure faculty, staff, and student participation in digital-learning decision-making.
Draw on experience with learning management systems for online, distance, or hybrid education.
Apply familiarity with program assessment, accreditation, and compliance requirements for online programs.
Hold a master's degree or higher, with experience managing a higher education team or academic unit.
Serve a 0.5 FTE appointment with time bought out and a stipend commensurate with experience.

Interim Vice Provost for Digital Learning Initiatives Full Description

Interim Vice Provost for Digital Learning Initiatives

Position Details

Internal Posting? This Search is Open to Current University of Idaho Employees Only

Posting Number SP005461P

Position Title Interim Vice Provost for Digital Learning Initiatives

Division/College Vice Provost for Digital Learning

Department Vice Provost for Digital Learning

Location Moscow

Posting Context Statement The university seeks either faculty or exempt staff to serve in the interim leadership role. This is an interim appointment through June 30, 2027, providing leadership continuity while the University conducts a search for a permanent appointment.

Position Overview Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President, the Interim Vice Provost for Digital Learning Initiatives leads and coordinates the University’s online, distance, and flexible learning strategy — including academic program development, continuing and professional education, and independent study offerings. The vice provost partners with academic deans, department administrators, faculty, and senior leadership on program planning and implementation, and ensures appropriate participation of faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders in related decision-making. This is an interim appointment through June 30, 2027, providing leadership continuity while the University conducts a search for a permanent appointment.

Unit URL Inside U of I — Digital Learning Initiatives – Home

Required Experience Experience leading institutional digital learning initiatives, including course and curriculum development in higher education Experience using digital learning technologies, including learning management systems, for online, distance, or hybrid education Experience managing a team or academic unit in higher education involving interactions with faculty, staff, and administrators Familiarity with program assessment, student learning outcomes, accreditation, and compliance requirements for online programs

Experience using digital learning technologies, including learning management systems, for online, distance, or hybrid education
Experience managing a team or academic unit in higher education involving interactions with faculty, staff, and administrators
Familiarity with program assessment, student learning outcomes, accreditation, and compliance requirements for online programs

Required Education • Master’s degree or higher

Required Other None

Additional Preferred None

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions None

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

FLSA Status Exempt

Employee Category Exempt

Pay Range TBD

Type of Appointment Fiscal Year

FTE 0.5 FTE

Full Time/Part Time Part Time

Funding This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No

Posting Date 09/22/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants This is an interim appointment through June 30, 2027 . Applications must be received by September 29, 2026 for first consideration . The interview process is anticipated to begin the week of October 5 with an appointment being made early October. In addition to the online application, applicants must submit a resume/CV and a cover letter addressing the required qualifications and experience related to the job responsibility areas. The appointment will be at least .5 FTE and is negotiable depending on the incumbent’s ability to adjust their current workload. Both faculty and exempt staff are eligible to serve in the interim leadership role. The selected incumbent’s time will be bought out for at least .5 FTE , and a stipend will be provided commensurate with experience.

In addition to the online application, applicants must submit a resume/CV and a cover letter addressing the required qualifications and experience related to the job responsibility areas. The appointment will be at least .5 FTE and is negotiable depending on the incumbent’s ability to adjust their current workload. Both faculty and exempt staff are eligible to serve in the interim leadership role. The selected incumbent’s time will be bought out for at least .5 FTE , and a stipend will be provided commensurate with experience.

Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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