Provost and Vice-President, Academic

Tracking Code: req2102

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 Provostserves as the senior academic leader of the University and provides leadershipfor all academic programs and initiatives at the institution. At a time ofsustained growth and ongoing transformation, the Provost will play a criticalrole in advancing academic excellence while ensuring alignment with theUniversity's strategic direction. This includes strengthening academic planningprocesses, accelerating program development timelines, and fostering a culturethat embraces 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 oversight and responsibility are:

Strategic Academic Leadership and Execution -Lead the development 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, and Program Development -Advance excellence in teaching, learning, and research by supportinghigh-quality academic programs and accelerating the development and renewal ofofferings. Champion innovation in delivery models, including online, hybrid,and in-person learning, and promote the thoughtful integration of emergingtechnologies, such as artificial intelligence.

Leadership, Culture, and Accountability - Buildand lead 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 Resource Stewardship -Contribute to enrolment strategy and long-term institutional sustainabilitythrough responsible academic planning and resource allocation. Support growthacross domestic and international markets and ensure efficient, effective useof academic resources.

Partnerships, Engagement, and Campus Evolution -Strengthen internal collaboration and external partnerships that support theacademic mission. Provide leadership on the evolution of academic spaces andcontribute to a modern, connected campus that reflects the University'sfuture-focused vision.

The Ideal Candidate

As the ideal candidate, you are an experienced and visionaryacademic leader with strategic thinking and collaborative skills, and acommitment to diversity and inclusion. Your entrepreneurial spirit,systems-thinking approach to growing institutions, and strong administrativeskills position you as an inspiring leader who can effectively shape theUniversity's academic direction and enhance its reputation. You have a strongbackground in research and teaching, and a proven track record of successfully managingacademic programs and their budgets, promoting excellence, and fostering aninclusive and vibrant learning environment. You have demonstrated success inmanaging change and taking advantage of opportunities as they are presented.You build effective policies and procedures and make transparent and informeddecisions that align with institutional culture and values. You exhibitexcellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trustingrelationships, resolve conflicts, and engage with all constituents.

Qualifications and Education

While the Search Committee recognizes that no onecandidate is likely to meet all qualifications in equal measure, those listedbelow are desirable and will be used 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 and Attributes

• 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.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, contact AbbeyMacLeod at [redacted], Kyle Steele at [redacted], or Dr. JennieMassey at [redacted] or submit your full application package online at: https://www.kbrs.ca/Career/[redacted][redacted]wht

Application review will begin on August 15, 2026.

Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date: 1/1/2027