The University of San Diego (USD) is seeking a Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs to lead the institution to its next level of academic excellence and student success. The ideal candidate will be an innovative, visionary, and collaborative leader who is committed to the client's mission of creating a more inclusive, sustainable, and hopeful world. The Provost & VPAA will work closely with President James T. Harris, faculty members, and the Strategic Leadership Team to advance academic rigor, global experiences, and community-engaged scholarship for over 9,100 students.
Key qualifications for the Provost & VPAA position include a proven track record in academic administration at comprehensive institutions, a commitment to shared governance, fiscal management expertise, and an earned doctorate with eligibility for appointment at the rank of full professor. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for contemporary Catholic higher education and a dedication to the client's core values. The Provost & VPAA will play a crucial role in shaping the academic direction of the client, overseeing budgets, and collaborating with faculty to achieve the institution's strategic priorities.
The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Search Committee will review applications on a rolling basis until an appointment is made. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and references by Friday, September 5. The next Provost & VPAA will have the opportunity to lead a highly entrepreneurial and mission-driven institution with a stunning campus, distinctive academic centers, and a commitment to empowering students to serve global, civic, and faith communities.