Provost and Vice-President, Academic

Tracking Code: req2100

Faculty/Department: Office of the Provost

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Full-Time Continuing

Posting Date: July 3, 2026

Closing Date: August 15, 2026 (7:00 pm EST)

The Role

Reporting to the President and Vice-Chancellor, the Provost serves asthe senior academic leader of the University and provides leadership for allacademic programs and initiatives at the institution. At a time of sustainedgrowth and ongoing transformation, the Provost will play a critical role inadvancing academic excellence while ensuring alignment with the University'sstrategic direction. This includes strengthening academic planning processes,accelerating program development timelines, and fostering a culture thatembraces innovation while maintaining academic rigor.

The Provost is responsible for overseeing the University'sbudget, academic policies, procedures, and strategic academic planning. Theincumbent works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators toensure the delivery of high-quality education, promote academic excellence, andfoster a positive and inclusive learning environment. They play a key role inthe development and implementation of the University's next strategic plan andwill create the next academic plan. As a member of the University's SeniorExecutive Team, they collaborate with peers to drive the academic mission ofthe institution, while ensuring long-term sustainability, responsiblemanagement of budgets, community engagement, and institutional reputation.

Key areas of oversightand responsibility are:

Strategic Academic Leadership andExecution - Lead thedevelopment and implementation of the University's academic vision andpriorities, translating strategy into clear, actionable plans with measurableoutcomes. Ensure alignment across faculties and units while maintainingmomentum in a rapidly evolving environment.

Academic Excellence, Innovation, andProgram Development - Advanceexcellence in teaching, learning, and research by supporting high-qualityacademic programs and accelerating the development and renewal of offerings.Champion innovation in delivery models, including online, hybrid, and in-personlearning, and promote the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies, suchas artificial intelligence.

Leadership, Culture, andAccountability - Build andlead a high-performing academic leadership team, fostering a culture ofcollaboration, clarity, and accountability. Set expectations, support anddevelop Deans and academic leaders, and engage in constructive, at timesdifficult, conversations to ensure progress and results.

Institutional Growth and ResourceStewardship - Contributeto enrolment strategy and long-term institutional sustainability throughresponsible academic planning and resource allocation. Support growth acrossdomestic and international markets and ensure efficient, effective use ofacademic resources.

Partnerships, Engagement, and CampusEvolution - Strengtheninternal collaboration and external partnerships that support the academicmission. Provide leadership on the evolution of academic spaces and contributeto a modern, connected campus that reflects the University's future-focusedvision.

The Ideal Candidate

As the idealcandidate, you are an experienced and visionary academic leader with strategicthinking and collaborative skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.Your entrepreneurial spirit, systems-thinking approach to growing institutions,and strong administrative skills position you as an inspiring leader who caneffectively shape the University's academic direction and enhance itsreputation. You have a strong background in research and teaching, and a proventrack record of successfully managing academic programs and their budgets,promoting excellence, and fostering an inclusive and vibrant learningenvironment. You have demonstrated success in managing change and takingadvantage of opportunities as they are presented. You build effective policiesand procedures and make transparent and informed decisions that align withinstitutional culture and values. You exhibit excellent communication andinterpersonal skills to build trusting relationships, resolve conflicts, andengage with all constituents.

Qualificationsand Education

While theSearch Committee recognizes that no one candidate is likely to meet allqualifications in equal measure, those listed below are desirable and will beused to compare candidates.

• A doctoral degree in a relevant field or equivalent, with a record of scholarship that justifies appointment at the rank of Professor.
• Extensive experience in academic leadership roles, at the dean level and/or provost, vice-president, or associate vice-president level.
• Strong understanding of university governance and the dynamics of bicameral decision-making.
• A track record of advancing innovation in teaching and learning, including technology-enabled education and experiential learning.
• Experience managing academic resources and budgets effectively.
• Proven ability to build alignment, influence outcomes, and deliver results across a complex organization.
• Commitment to Reconciliation and diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of academic life, demonstrated in actions and decisions you have taken.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing on a vision and strategic plan.
• Demonstrated experience in academic planning, program development, and quality assurance.
• Strong knowledge of current trends and best practices in higher education and familiarity with accreditation standards and the academic cyclical review process.
• Demonstrated experience managing relationships and partnerships within a unionized environment, including university departments, associations, and among faculty, staff, and students.
• Demonstrated skill and transparency in strategic financial management and long-term resource planning, including multi-million-dollar budgets.
• Experience creating a culture where excellence and innovation in teaching, service, research, and scholarly activities are valued, rewarded, and celebrated.

Skills andAttributes

• An entrepreneurial and engaging leadership style, able to navigate a rapidly changing environment, take calculated risks, and find opportunities to innovate through interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Exceptional communication skills, including strong listening skills, and a collaborative and collegial mindset.
• Integrity, compassion, and vision, embodying and exemplifying the values of the University.
• A solution-focused problem solver with the ability to maintain resilience under pressure.
• Commitment to academic and creative excellence and academic freedom.
• A good steward who makes their organization stronger, more relevant, and more sustainable than when they started.

• Ability to adapt to changing local, provincial, national, and international landscapes.

If you areinterested in this opportunity, contact Abbey MacLeod at [redacted], Kyle Steele at [redacted], or Dr. Jennie Massey at [redacted] or submit your full applicationpackage online at: https://www.kbrs.ca/Career/[redacted][redacted]wht

Applicationreview will begin on August 15, 2026.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until August 15, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date: 1/1/2027