Florida State University (FSU) seeks a visionary leader with a passion for higher education and a commitment to excellence to serve as the Vice President for Faculty Development & Advancement. After nearly a decade as the Vice President for Faculty Development and Advancement, Vice President Janet Kistner will step down from her post at the end of the 2024-2025 academic year. Dr. Kistner has held this important position since 2015, offering support to faculty members throughout their professional journeys, including assistance with the promotion and tenure process, nominations for prestigious awards, and leadership development. Assistant Provost Steve McDowell will chair a national search for Dr. Kistner’s replacement.
Position Profile
Application and Nomination Process
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit an application through our online application portal. Please visit https://jobs.fsu.edu and reference job opening ID 59342. The search committee will review materials starting mid-January.
Committee Meetings
Meeting Agenda: 12/10/24 (PDF)
Meeting Agenda: 1/27/25 (PDF)
Meeting: 2/3/25
2:50 pm - 5:00 pm
Semi-finalist Zoom Interviews
UCA Conference Room 6227
Meeting: 2/5/25
2:50 pm - 5:00 pm
Semi-finalist Zoom Interviews
UCA Conference Room 6227
Meeting: 2/10/25
10:50 am - 12:00 pm
Semi-finalist Zoom Interviews
UCA Conference Room A6201
Meeting Agenda: 2/11/25 (PDF)
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
UCA Conference Room 6227
Meeting: 2/17/25
Finalist Interview: 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Turnbull Florida State Conference Center, 555 W Pensacola Street, Room 101
Meeting: 2/19/25
Finalist Interview: 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Turnbull Florida State Conference Center, 555 W Pensacola Street, Room 101
Meeting: 2/21/25
Finalist Interview: 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Turnbull Florida State Conference Center, 555 W Pensacola Street, Room 101
Meeting Agenda: 2/24/25 (PDF)
9:45 am - 11:00 am
UCA Conference Room 6227
Campus Visits
Monday, February 17, 2025
Dr. Kathleen McCullough
Candidate CV (PDF)
Candidate Cover Letter (PDF)
Location: Turnbull Florida State Conference Center, 555 W Pensacola Street
Open Forum: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Room 103 or Join Online
Candidate Feedback Survey
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Dr. Jeanette Taylor
Candidate CV (PDF)
Candidate Cover Letter (PDF)
Location: Turnbull Florida State Conference Center, 555 W Pensacola Street
Open Forum: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Room 103 or Join Online
Candidate Feedback Survey
Friday, February 21, 2025
Dr. Johnelle Sparks
Candidate CV (PDF)
Candidate Cover Letter (PDF)
Location: Turnbull Florida State Conference Center, 555 W Pensacola Street
Open Forum: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Room 103 or Join Online
Candidate Feedback Survey
Candidate surveys close at noon on 2/24.
Individuals who require an accommodation to attend should contact Amy Espinosa at (850) 644-4286 or amy.espinosa@fsu.edu.