Executive officer in charge of a major academic school or division. Reports to the Office of the Provost. Persons being considered for appointment or promotion to this rank shall have at least five years of successful academic library experience at the Associate Librarian or its equivalent. They shall have demonstrated superior professional performance in a successful and developing career. In addition, they shall have a record of research and service demonstrating significant achievement in the field. Tenure is normally recommended if initial appointment is made at this rank. The faculty rank is equivalent to associate professor.

Conceptualizes, develops, and implements institutional strategies and provides leadership and overall administration of a major area(s) of responsibility or campus-wide or state-wide scope for its projects, functions, programs and/or processes. Responsible for division allocation of fiscal and human resources. Serves at the direction of a Vice Provost. Assures effectiveness and accountability of reporting units. Serves as the senior content expert in a recognized professional realm. Supervises two or more unit heads. #Master¿s degree and seven years of related experience OR a PhD and five years of related experience.

Provost Serves at the behest of a vice provost in a senior capacity to assist the chief executive officer of an academic, research or administrative function of a university campus. Covers a broader perspective than the Assistant level. In addition, performs instruction, research and service in an institution of higher education. Senior level faculty tenured position. May be eligible for sabbatical leave. Ph.D. is required or equivalent terminal degree. Designated as a Distinguished member of the University faculty based on merit; truly distinguished as a scholar, ranking among the top scholars in the United States for his or her particular field, and possessing an international reputation of excellence.