Provost & Chief Academic Officer – Polytechnic Leader

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey, Richmond, City of Langley, Cloverdale; Hybrid; GBP 97,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

Pension plan

Tuition waiver

Professional development days

Inter-campus transportation

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University invites applications for the Provost and Vice President, Academic, a senior academic leader responsible for academic programs, planning, and policy. The role requires deep leadership experience, strong collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and a commitment to equity, reconciliation, and Indigenous priorities.

The Provost will drive KPU’s Academic Plan, oversee budgeting and resource allocation, and work across campuses to ensure exceptional student learning and

Qualifications

• Requires a doctorate and 10+ years of progressive post-secondary leadership or equivalent.
• Experience leading academic planning, budgeting, and governance.
• Proven ability to manage complex, unionized environments with strong labour relations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the President's principal advisor on academic matters and provide executive leadership.
• Lead the development and advancement of KPU's Academic Plan and priorities.
• Provide leadership across faculties, schools, and instructional technology initiatives.
• Champion high-quality programs, curricula, and services, with emphasis on teaching and student success.
• Advance applied research and innovation within a polytechnic framework.

Skills

Doctorate

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Change management

Diversity and equity

Education

Doctorate

University leadership experience

Job description

Kwantlen Polytechnic University invites applications for the Provost and Vice President, Academic, a senior academic leader responsible for academic programs, planning, and policy. The role requires deep leadership experience, strong collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and a commitment to equity, reconciliation, and Indigenous priorities.

The Provost will drive KPU’s Academic Plan, oversee budgeting and resource allocation, and work across campuses to ensure exceptional student learning and