Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University-Newark seeks a Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs to serve as the chief academic officer and architect of RU-N's academic programs. The role focalizes aligning strategy, planning, and resources with the university's mission and the RU-N Roadmap to advance rankings and Carnegie/ACE status.

The Provost partners with Rutgers University Academic Affairs and the RU-N Chancellor to translate vision into execution, ensuring academic quality, accreditation, and

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution and credentials for a tenured full professor appointment.
• Proven record in academic leadership at a public research university.
• Experience advancing faculty productivity, student success, and shared governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Rutgers University-Newark's academic enterprise and ensure scholarly excellence.
• Align academic strategy, planning, and resources with RU-N's roadmap and plans.
• Partner with leadership to improve rankings, research intensity, and student success.

Skills

Academic leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Faculty development

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

Position Details

Rutgers University - Newark, an urban public research anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (Provost and EVCAA) serves as the chief academic officer of Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N) and is the University's principal academic architect, charged with aligning academic strategy, planning, and resource allocation with the University's mission, the RU-N Roadmap (strategic plan), and the Rutgers University strategic plan. The Provost and EVCAA will advance RU-N through deliberate and disciplined academic innovation and partner strategically with leadership and key stakeholders to move the University toward Carnegie/ACE R1 status and continued advancement in academic rankings.

Reporting directly to the Chancellor and serving on the Chancellor's Cabinet, the Provost and EVCAA provide forward-thinking leadership to elevate academic excellence, research intensity, student success, and operational effectiveness at a highly diverse, urban public research university nationally recognized for social mobility, access, and opportunity.

The Provost and EVCAA partner closely with Rutgers University Academic Affairs and the Rutgers-Newark Chancellor to translate vision into execution, aligning academic strategy, resources, and performance systems to strengthen RU-N's scholarly impact, teaching and learning excellence, national reputation and rankings, and Big Ten footprint. Additionally, the Provost partners with University Academic Affairs and RU-N leadership on academic planning, accreditation, faculty affairs, academic policies, compliance, and institutional effectiveness. The Provost and EVCAA also works closely with Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, and Student Success to advance institutional strategy, student success outcomes, and academic priorities. Rutgers-Newark, established in 1946, is one of the four Chancellor-led units of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and serves as the University system's urban public research university. As an integral part of Rutgers University, Rutgers-Newark combines the strength and reputation of a major Big Ten public research institution with the agility and community engagement of a deeply urban campus.

Rutgers-Newark is an anchor institution "of and in Newark," enrolling a majority-Pell, first-generation, and commuter student body and ranked #5 nationally for social mobility while continuing to climb in public university rankings (currently 36th in the nation). Within this context, the Provost and EVCAA leads the full academic enterprise, including schools and colleges and academic affairs units central to institutional research and assessment, student success, faculty affairs, graduate and undergraduate education, and university-wide centers and institutes.

The role requires a leader who can partner effectively with the research division to expand research capacity among faculty and strengthen academic rankings while upholding RU-N's mission of access and excellence. As both a strategic and operational leader, the Provost and EVCAA is responsible for strengthening academic quality and execution and fostering a culture of excellence across a complex institution.

This includes improving academic planning and program portfolios, modernizing policies and processes, extending academic reach through innovative and market-responsive online programs and certificates, advancing data-informed decision-making, and ensuring accreditation and compliance. The Provost and EVCAA must be future-forward in building opportunity pathways from cradle to college degree as the University partners with Newark, the State of New Jersey, and the nation in workforce development and expansion.

The Provost and EVCAA play a defining role in enhancing RU-N's academic reputation, rankings, and visibility, positioning the University as a high-impact, research-intensive, urban public institution whose scholarship, graduates, and partnerships drive social mobility, economic vitality, and community transformation.

FLSA: Exempt

Minimum Salary 0.000

Mid Range Salary 0.000

Maximum Salary 0.000

Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status: Full Time

Working Hours: 37.5

Standard Hours: 37.50

Work Arrangement: Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.

Union Description: Sr Executives Central Admin

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

Qualifications

• Must have an earned doctorate from an accredited institution, with scholarly credentials appropriate for appointment as a tenured full professor; academic leadership experience within a public research university, with responsibility for scholarly and academic enterprises; demonstrated success in advancing faculty productivity, faculty excellence, student success, and shared governance; proven ability to align academic vision with future-forward market demands, operational discipline, responsibilities of the position. and measurable results; and at least 5-8 years of progressive leadership experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Record of effective leadership as a dean, department chair, or other senior academic administrator, with responsibility for academic programs, faculty, and institution-wide initiatives.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, reflecting the academic credentials and credibility necessary to serve as a senior academic leader.
• Knowledge and understanding of accreditation, academic policies, shared governance, and national higher education organizations, including ACE, APLU, USU, and AASCU.
• Demonstrated ability to lead academic planning and establish strategic priorities that align with the institutional mission and academic standards while supporting continuous improvement and measurable outcomes.
• Experience overseeing academic program development, assessment, and review, including the alignment of resources with academic priorities.
• Experience with faculty recruitment and hiring, tenure and promotion processes, faculty evaluation, mentoring, and professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to align financial and resource allocation decisions with academic priorities, including strategic program investment and responsible cost management.
• Strong understanding of student retention, graduation, and support strategies, as well as the effective use of academic analytics and institutional data to inform decision-making and improve student outcomes.
• Ability to represent the institution effectively with accreditors, donors, government entities, higher education organizations, and peer institutions.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with demonstrated ability to build effective teams, establish productive partnerships, and work successfully across a complex academic institution.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with Student Affairs and other University stakeholders to develop an academic enterprise that recognizes and supports the needs of the whole student.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in progressively responsible academic leadership roles is preferred. A strong record of accomplishment demonstrating increased engagement in extramural research; leadership in teaching and learning innovation; experience chairing and leading doctoral education; and active engagement in interdisciplinary and community-engaged scholarship.
• Demonstrated understanding of, or familiarity with, institutional research, data analytics, and performance metrics, particularly those related to social mobility, student outcomes, academic innovation, research and scholarly activity, and academic productivity.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This position may require off-campus travel and sustained work hours. Predominantly office-based with extensive engagement across campus, the city and state, Rutgers University and external partners, as well as travel and participation in national and international academic forums.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST2020

Posting Open Date: 10/23/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-Newark

Home Location Campus: Rutgers University-Newark

City: Newark

State: NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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