Provost & Chief Academic Officer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia invites applications for the role of Executive Vice President and Provost. As chief academic officer, you will partner with the President and senior leaders to advance education, research, and strategic priorities across UVA’s 12 schools, libraries, and regional programs.

You will steward a multi‑billion dollar budget, guide faculty recruitment and development, and promote cross‑school collaboration while upholding shared governance and a world‑class student

Qualifications

• Doctorate or terminal degree and distinguished scholarship required.
• Experience leading within a large public research university.
• Proven ability to set strategy and execute complex initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the academic mission across UVA’s 12 schools, libraries, and regional programs.
• Oversee teaching, scholarship, and research while ensuring educational quality and integrity.
• Manage academic budgets and financial resource stewardship to support sustainable excellence.
• Collaborate with the President, Deans, and senior leaders to advance institutional priorities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Academic governance

Budget management

Faculty development

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

The University of Virginia invites applications for the role of Executive Vice President and Provost. As chief academic officer, you will partner with the President and senior leaders to advance education, research, and strategic priorities across UVA’s 12 schools, libraries, and regional programs.

You will steward a multi‑billion dollar budget, guide faculty recruitment and development, and promote cross‑school collaboration while upholding shared governance and a world‑class student