Final Candidates
Earlier this summer, we launched a search for an Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs (APFA). Today, I'm happy to announce the open forum details for the three finalists selected to advance in our interview process.
You are invited to attend each candidate's presentation in person or Via Zoom. Once all presentations are concluded, you will receive a link to a confidential survey to provide feedback on each candidate.
The presentations will take place in Jack K. Williams Administration Building, Conference Room 102 and via Zoom. Due to limited seating in the conference room, faculty are encouraged to participate via Zoom. In order to access the presentations, registration is required using your @tamu.edu email address. Links to each session are included below.
Presentation recordings will be posted on this webpage following the conclusion of the final presentation and will available for stakeholders to view for a week. Note that you will need to CAS authenticate to access the candidates CV and presentation recordings.
Clare Gill Professor, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Department of Animal Science
Adam Barry Professor and Department Head, School of Public Health, Department of Health Behavior
Tamika Gilreath Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, School of Public Health, Department of Health Behavior
Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs Position
Position Description
The Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs (APFA) oversees faculty hiring and employment processes and records, including appointments, contracts, promotion and tenure, post-tenure review, partner placement, faculty credentials, and special appointments such as emeritus and endowed positions. The APFA reports to the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and works closely with Faculty Affairs leadership, HROE, deans, department heads, and other administrators to ensure consistent implementation of faculty-related policies.
The APFA provides leadership in the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of institutional business practices and human capital management (HCM) systems that support faculty records, contracts, and faculty hiring and employment processes. The role includes managing major cyclical processes, maintaining accurate and reliable faculty data, and improving efficiency while reducing administrative burden.
This position serves as a central point of coordination and communication among Faculty Affairs, colleges, departments, and faculty. It promotes transparency, collaboration, and best practices in faculty recruitment, hiring, review, and career progression. Success in the role requires strong organizational and project management skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups while balancing attention to detail with a strategic perspective.
Key Responsibilities
- The APFA leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of faculty affairs workflows, ensuring transparent, efficient, and policy-aligned processes that support sound decision-making and institutional accountability. This includes stewardship of enterprise systems and data related to faculty appointments, contracts, and reviews, with a focus on accuracy, integrity, and reduced administrative burden.
- The position oversees all major faculty hiring and employment processes, including hiring, promotion and tenure, annual evaluation, post‑tenure review, credentialing, endowed appointments, and emeritus status. The APFA provides leadership for the annual promotion and tenure and review cycles, communicates expectations and timelines to academic units, and advances process improvements that strengthen rigor, fairness, and consistency while respecting academic freedom.
- Working in close partnership with deans, department heads, associate deans for faculty affairs, and the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness, the APFA serves as a trusted advisor and institutional liaison on faculty-related policies, procedures, and governance matters. The role supports faculty recruitment and retention initiatives, including oversight of dual‑career and partner placement efforts, and contributes to fostering an engaging and inclusive academic culture.
- The APFA also leads the strategic evolution of the Faculty Affairs Portal and related platforms, ensuring that systems effectively support faculty data, workflows, and reporting needs. Oversight includes faculty-related publications, databases, and key sections of the Faculty Affairs website to ensure clarity, consistency, and accessibility of information.
Qualifications and Characteristics
Doctorate or other terminal degree.
Required ExperienceRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Experience
- At least five years of academic administrative experience at the level of department head or above.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, faculty recruitment, personnel management, and conflict resolution in a higher education setting.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities