Provost & VP Academic: Shape Excellence & Inclusion

University of Regina; Regina; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian educational institution is seeking a Provost and Vice-President (Academic) to provide strategic leadership and oversee academic operations. The ideal candidate will hold a doctoral degree and have proven senior academic leadership experience, particularly in academic planning and governance. This role requires a commitment to fostering excellence in teaching and research, alongside championing Indigenous engagement. A competitive compensation package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• Holds a doctoral degree or its equivalent.
• Proven senior academic leadership experience (Dean, AVP, or equivalent).
• Experience in academic planning, governance, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic operations and strategic planning across Faculties and units.
• Foster excellence in teaching, research, and creative activity.
• Oversee academic budgets and resource allocation.
• Champion Indigenous engagement and Reconciliation.
• Strengthen student recruitment, retention, and success.
• Represent the University municipally, provincially, nationally, and internationally.

Skills

Proven senior academic leadership

Experience in academic planning

Commitment to equity and inclusion

Collaborative leadership

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Doctoral degree or equivalent

Job description

A leading Canadian educational institution is seeking a Provost and Vice-President (Academic) to provide strategic leadership and oversee academic operations. The ideal candidate will hold a doctoral degree and have proven senior academic leadership experience, particularly in academic planning and governance. This role requires a commitment to fostering excellence in teaching and research, alongside championing Indigenous engagement. A competitive compensation package is offered.