Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

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Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Posting #: 5078
Position Status: Full-time regular
Location: San Diego
Position Type: Administrator, Office of the Vice President and Provost

Department Description:

USD is a contemporary Catholic university, grounded in the liberal arts and anchored along an international border, advancing academic excellence to create a more inclusive, sustainable, and hopeful world. Informed by that mission and its core values, USD is committed to confronting humanity's urgent challenges and empowering its students to live fulfilling lives as responsible, global citizens.

Ranked #47 in the WSJ/College Plus "500 Best Colleges in the U.S.," #3 in Quality of Life and #18 in Best Run Colleges by Princeton Review, and #5 in promoting public service by Washington Monthly, USD’s stunning campus is perennially recognized as one of the most beautiful and sustainable campuses in the country.

With its college and six schools, distinctive academic centers and institutes, proximity to an international border in a highly diverse region, and status as an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), USD offers its over 9,100 students a unique educational experience characterized by academic rigor and excellence; transformative opportunities through student/faculty research; global experiences; and community-engaged scholarship and internships that develop the knowledge, values, and skills needed to serve the global, civic, and faith communities.

University Description:

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty. Inspired by this centuries-old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background.

Detailed Description:

The University of San Diego (USD) seeks a Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs who is an innovative, visionary, collaborative, and student-centered leader. Working in close partnership with President James T. Harris, peer members of the Strategic Leadership Team, and USD’s accomplished and dedicated faculty, the next Provost & VPAA will lead this unique, highly entrepreneurial, and mission-driven institution to its next level of academic excellence and student success.

Job Requirements:

The next Provost & VPAA will demonstrate a passion for contemporary Catholic higher education and an unwavering commitment to USD’s mission and core values. Key qualifications include: a proven, long-term track record of success in academic administration at tuition-driven, comprehensive institutions with undergraduate and graduate offerings; the ability to articulate the commitment to shared governance and demonstrated collaboration with faculty; knowledge of the principles of sound fiscal management and experience developing and managing significant budgets to achieve the institution’s strategic priorities; and an earned doctorate and eligibility for appointment at the rank of full professor.

Salary and Benefits:

$33,333-$41,666/month; Excellent Benefits. The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.

Application Instructions:

The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Search Committee will begin the review of applications immediately and continue work until an appointment is made. To assure full consideration, applications should be received by Friday, December 6, 2024 and must include:

• A letter of interest addressing the strategic objectives and qualifications identified in the profile;
• A current curriculum vitae;
• The contact information (email and phone) for five professional references, including their relationship to the candidate.

The University of San Diego is being assisted by AGB Search. Application materials should be submitted through the AGB Search portal system.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Note: External job postings will be up for at least three days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.

The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.

The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.

Advertised: October 22, 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: December 06, 2024 Pacific Standard Time