Vice President, Academic and Provost

Douglas College; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A post-secondary institution in British Columbia is seeking a Vice President, Academic and Provost to lead academic programming, provide strategic direction, and implement programs effectively. The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral degree, have over five years of instructional experience and senior administrative experience, and exhibit strong leadership skills in a higher education environment. This is a unique opportunity to influence academic success and advancement within the institution.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development opportunities

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an instructor at a post-secondary institution.
• 5+ years of senior and/or mid-level administrative experience in a post-secondary institution.
• Strong understanding of the BC public post-secondary system.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic programming and services for the College.
• Provide strategic direction and ensure implementation of courses and programs.
• Collaborate with College leadership team to further academic priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

The Opportunity

The Vice President, Academic and Provost is the College’s senior academic administrator and reports directly to the College President and Chief Executive Officer.

The Vice President, Academic and Provost is responsible for the College’s Academic Division, providing strategic direction and ensuring implementation and evaluation of its credit and non-credit courses and programs, applied research and business development. The Vice President, Academic and Provost promotes the College’s public profile, working collaboratively with other members of the College leadership team and program leaders to further the academic priorities in the College’s Strategic Plan.

This is an incredible opportunity for a dynamic and established professional to lead academic programming and services for the College. The Vice President, Academic and Provost is a self-motivated, progressive, and enthusiastic leader with a passion for student success in a higher education setting.

What We Offer

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree from a reputable post-secondary institution supplemented by a minimum of five (5) years of experience as an instructor at a post-secondary institution and a minimum of five (5) years of senior and/or mid-level administrative experience in a post-secondary institution.

This position requires a strong understanding of the BC public post-secondary system with demonstrated and superior leadership, strategic-thinking, analytical, and organizational skills. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.

Additional Information

The anticipated start date for this position is the Winter semester of 2026.

Should you be interested in learning more about this unique opportunity, please contact Harbour West Consulting at 604-998-4032 or forward your resume, a letter of introduction and the names and contact information for three references, in confidence, to [e-mail].

Please find the full job posting available through Harbor West Consulting here.

Posting Number

Posting Number 02610SA

Position Title

Position Title Vice President, Academic and Provost

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 01/16/2026

End Date

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date

Open Date 08/14/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Maximum Number of References

Minimum Number of References

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Should you be interested in learning more about this unique opportunity with Douglas College, please contact Harbour West Consulting at 604-998-4032 or forward your resume, a letter of introduction and the names and contact information for three references, in confidence, to [e-mail].

First review of applicants will be conducted October 14, 2025.

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