Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Position DetailsPosition Information Posting Number S332P Posting TextJob Title Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Type of Employment Full Time Bargaining Unit Management Full-Time/Part-TimeFLSA Exempt Salary RangePosition Classification E5 Department Provost OfficePosting Text Job Summary / Basic Function For the full position prospectus, click hereThe provost and vice president for academic affairs serves as the chief academic officer forthe university, providing oversight of and strategic direction to all academic functions withina collective bargaining and shared governance environment. This individual will reside inand travel extensively throughout western Pennsylvania and should embody the qualities of aseasoned executive and servant-leader, and be a strong advocate for higher education. Interestedcandidates should bring an optimistic attitude, positive energy, and a collaborative spirit toadvance the university's mission and strategic goals.Reporting directly to the president, the provost and vice president for academic affairs actsas a central node in the university's "neural network," playing a crucial role in developingand implementing a comprehensive academic vision that supports student success, facultyexcellence, and institutional distinction.The provost and vice president for academic affairs provides leadership and administrativeoversight for the following areas:• Office of the Provost• Academic Colleges and Departments• College of Education, Arts and Humanities• College of Health Sciences and Human Services• College of Science, Technology and Business• 14 Academic Departments• Graduate Council• Academic Support Units• Office of the Registrar• University Libraries• Career Center• Student Success Center• Office of Nontraditional Student Support• Office of Military and Veteran Success• Office of Global Education• Faculty Director of First Year Academic Success• Center for Faculty Excellence (includes distribution of faculty professional developmentfunding)• Institutional Review Board• Honors Program• ROTC• Academic Centers and Institutes• Frederick Douglass Institute• Center for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies• Grant-Funded Programming• TRIO and Act 101• PA Thrive• Beehive Center for Branding and Strategic Communication• Clarion Small Business Development Center• GACO APEX Accelerator• Academically Related Community/Donor Partnerships• The Rutledge Institute• Western PA School for the Deaf PreschoolFor a summary of the benefits, please click here Benefits Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities• Demonstrated ability to model and cultivate a culture where every interaction reflects thevalues of The PennWest Way: ensuring that every person leaves every conversation feelingheard, respected, engaged, and eager to connect again. This approach is essential to buildingtrust, fostering collaboration, and advancing PennWest's progress through a culture ofinclusion, acknowledgment, and shared purpose.• Ability to think clearly and execute sound decision-making under tight deadlines or highstresssituations.• Expertise in political acumen; knowledge of and ability to understand governance structures,particularly as they relate to enrollment management decision-making processes andstakeholder engagement.• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral; ability to fostercollaboration and engagement between internal/external constituencies.Minimum of Education / TrainingRequired Education Summary Terminal degree.The breadth and depth of academic and process experience, as well as leadership acumen, to navigate the complexities of a collaborative academic environment.Service as a tenured professor.Experience guiding changes to an academic array, including academic programs and offerings.Experience working with faculty, staff, managers, and external partners to support student success.Experience collaborating with institutions of higher education in an ecosystem of shared learning.Experience working with chief academic officers/provosts across a higher education system.The ability to represent the president in any setting.Preferred QualificationsPhysical DemandsWork Location Any PennWest Campus Is travel to other PennWest campuses required for this position? If so, how often? YesWork HoursPosting Date 12/02/2025 Closing DateOpen Until Filled Yes Diversity Statement PennWest University's Office of Community, Opportunity, Responsibility, and Engagement (CORE) provides strategic leadership in fostering a campus environment grounded in dignity, belonging, and opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff. Through comprehensive programs and collaborative partnerships, CORE advances student success, cultivates academic and leadership development, and strengthens community engagement in alignment with the university's mission.ADA Statement To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Amy Salsgiver, ADA Coordinator, ; 814-393-2109. Pennsylvania Western University complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.EEO Statement Pennsylvania Western University of Pennsylvania is committed to providing equal access to all individuals and prohibiting any form of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator, 423 Becht Hall Clarion Campus 16214-1232; email or phone 814-393-2109. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201.

Created: 2026-04-02