OPPORTUNITY PROFILE: Provost and Vice-President Academic

Vancouver Island University; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, BC, seeks a Provost and Vice-President Academic to lead the academic mission, drive program renewal, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration across faculties.

The appointment advances Indigenous engagement and reconciliation, supports collegial governance, and aligns academic priorities with VIU's long‑term strategic and financial sustainability. This is a high-visibility, transformative leadership opportunity at VIU.

Job description

Vancouver Island University (VIU) is pleased to partner with an external search firm in the recruitment of a Provost and Vice-President Academic. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to provide leadership for the academic mission and direction of the institution. At a pivotal moment of academic transformation, the Provost and Vice-President Academic will play a central role in shaping the University's future academic landscape - guiding program renewal, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, strengthening academic quality and ensuring that VIU's educational offerings remain responsive to the evolving needs of learners, communities and the workforce. The role also carries significant responsibility for advancing Indigenous engagement and reconciliation, supporting collegial governance and aligning academic priorities with the institution's long-term strategic and financial sustainability.

We invite you to learn more about this role and the impact it will have in shaping VIU's next chapter by reviewing the attached opportunity profile. Please note that all inquiries and applications are being managed directly through the search firm, as outlined in the profile.