Executive Vice President And Provost

The Executive Vice President and Provost ( Provost ) will oversee the colleges and schools; and academic-related administrative units, including enrollment management, information technology, and academic budgeting and planning, and play a leading role in St. Thomas' system of shared governance, in which the universitys Board of Trustees, its administration, and its faculty work together to fulfill the university's mission. In addition, the Provost will serve as an advocate and key leader in implementing and executing the University's new strategic plan for the campus and in advancing the academic mission and vision of the university. The Provost also will work collaboratively with the deans and the faculty to promote excellence, relevance, and impact in their teaching, scholarship, and outreach activities.

The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities and financial means. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. This commitment is consistent with our university mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission

QUALIFICATIONS
For consideration, the candidate must possess an earned Ph.D. or other terminal degree and a record of scholarship and accomplishment commensurate with appointment as full professor at St. Thomas. The candidate will have had significant experience in higher education administration with a strong financial acumen and demonstrated commitment to driving fundraising success. The successful candidate must enthusiastically embrace and be articulate about the mission and vision of St. Thomas as a comprehensive Catholic university grounded in the liberal arts. The candidate also will have a demonstrated commitment to and record of support for diversity, equity and inclusion. Finally, the candidate will be creative, forward-thinking, and passionate about social justice and making a positive impact on students, communities, and the world.