Provost and VP - Academic and Research Mount Allison University (

Academic leadership of Canada’s top undergraduate university

Mount Allison University is located within the territory of Mi’kma’ki, the unceded, ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq. Our relationship and privilege to live on this territory were agreed upon in the Peace and Friendship Treaties of 1725 to 1752.

Founded in 1839 in the liberal arts and sciences tradition, Mount Allison University is situated in the beautiful and family-friendly community of Sackville, New Brunswick. For the 24th time in the past 33 years, it was recognized in Maclean's magazine's 2024 University Rankings as the top-ranked primarily undergraduate university in Canada. Mount Allison brings together outstanding students, faculty, staff, and benefactors from all over the world who contribute to a safe, supportive, and inclusive campus culture.

The Provost and Vice President, Academic and Research is a key member of the University’s executive and shares leadership in all aspects of the University’s mission and priorities. They are an experienced academic administrator and scholar who leads by example in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, high academic standards, and a commitment to continuous improvement, progressive academic policies, and academic integrity in teaching, research, and service.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic and operational executive partner to the President and Vice-Chancellor.

Lead and support initiatives at the strategic and operational levels.

Foster an inclusive and collegial culture among faculty, staff, and students.

Support innovative academic programming, research, and experiential learning opportunities.

Attract, recruit, retain, and develop faculty, staff, and students.

Build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. or other terminal degree with a track record in research, creative activities, experiential learning, and teaching at the post-secondary level.

Extensive experience as a senior administrative leader, ideally as a Dean, Vice President, or Associate Provost.

Experience in strategic and academic planning, financial stewardship, and external relations.

Experience in collegial governance and with multiple labour unions.

Demonstrated success in implementing reconciliation and decolonization initiatives.

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Please submit your CV, teaching and research portfolio, and cover letter online by clicking “Apply.” For further information about this exceptional leadership opportunity, please contact Kim West (), Dr. Dominique Roche () or Jenna Gromack () in confidence.

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