Provost & Chief Academic Officer - Strategic Leader

Cal Poly Pomona; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 325,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Poly Pomona, officially California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CPP), seeks a strategic, collaborative Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Provost will report to the President and serve on the President's Cabinet, guiding the academic mission across eight colleges and diverse programs.

The ideal candidate holds a terminal degree, has tenure, and demonstrates progressive leadership in higher education.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• Distinguished record of teaching and scholarship.
• Substantial, progressive academic management experience.
• Warranting appointment as a full professor with tenure.

Responsibilities

• Shape the university's strategy and transformation in line with CPP's 2030 vision.
• Unite the academic enterprise around excellence, innovation, and purpose.
• Expand CPP's research and strengthen supporting infrastructure.
• Build a connected community of teachers, scholars, learners, and alumni.
• Develop an integrated approach to student success and cooperative education.
• Align resources, strategy, and investments to accelerate institutional impact.
• Elevate CPP's national standing as a leading public polytechnic university.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Collaborative work

Academic leadership

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Doctorate or terminal degree

Job description

Cal Poly Pomona, officially California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CPP), seeks a strategic, collaborative Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Provost will report to the President and serve on the President's Cabinet, guiding the academic mission across eight colleges and diverse programs.

The ideal candidate holds a terminal degree, has tenure, and demonstrates progressive leadership in higher education.