Reporting directly to the President of Miami University, the provost and executive vice president for academic affairs is the chief academic officer and a thought leader in partnership with the President and cabinet. The provost is expected to be the academic and scholarly leader of the university, with ultimate responsibility for all academic programs, operations, and initiatives, and to manage a significant part of the academic budget. The provost has primary oversight of all academic operations of the university, including faculty promotion and tenure, and administrative structures of colleges, centers, and the regional campuses.
The provost also will be responsible for the creation and implementation of programs consonant with MiamiTHRIVE . The provost will draw upon the highly collaborative nature of the Miami University campus to guide the schools and colleges to execute the strategic plan. The provost will be responsible for the appointment and evaluation of all direct reports.
Miami seeks to enhance student performance, the standing of scholarly programs in their respective communities, and the acquisition of external support for these programs. In addition, the provost will be responsible for working with the senior vice president for finance and business services, vice president for research and innovation, and vice president for advancement to develop a collaborative vision for the academic and research enterprise of the university, advance Miami's funding, and enhance its research profile nationally. The provost also will be expected to work closely with the senior vice president for student life, and vice president for enrollment management and student success to enrich classroom quality, the student experience, and Miami's national reputation for undergraduate and graduate education and success.
Process of Candidacy
The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and on an ongoing basis over Fall/Winter 2025-26. For best consideration, please submit materials as soon as possible. The requested application materials include a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae. Please submit materials via our online portal here: https://talent-profile.dsgco.com/search/v2/22591
