Visionary Provost for Jewish Higher Education

American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) seeks a visionary Provost to work with the Chancellor in guiding academic divisions, Library, and institutes, advancing strategic priorities and student success in line with JTS’s mission and core values.

The Provost will supervise academic leadership, oversee faculty appointments and promotions, teach one course per year, and help shape the institution’s future direction. Strong scholarship in Jewish studies and a Doctorate are required.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in a relevant field and academic standing of Full Professor.
• Administrative experience.
• Expertise aligned with JTS’s academic programs.
• Commitment to JTS’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Shape and advance JTS’s institutional academic strategy, aligning academic priorities, programs, and resources with its mission and long-term goals.
• Supervise the Associate Provost and the deans of JTS’s academic and professional divisions, the Admissions Department, the Library, and the Schocken Institute in Israel.
• Oversee JTS’s academic functions, including the Library and academic institutes.
• Appoint faculty members to standing committees.
• Direct faculty appointment and promotion processes.
• Represent the interests of the faculty and academic programs in senior staff meetings.
• Serve on the Chancellor’s Cabinet, together with other executive leadership.
• Teach one course per year.

Skills

Administrative experience

Education

Doctorate in relevant field

Full Professor

Job description

The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) seeks a visionary Provost to work with the Chancellor in guiding academic divisions, Library, and institutes, advancing strategic priorities and student success in line with JTS’s mission and core values.

The Provost will supervise academic leadership, oversee faculty appointments and promotions, teach one course per year, and help shape the institution’s future direction. Strong scholarship in Jewish studies and a Doctorate are required.