VP for Academic Affairs – Innovation & Impact

Saint Joseph's College of Maine; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsh University is seeking a dynamic Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) to lead academic innovation, student success, and faculty achievement. Reporting to the President, the VPAA serves as Chief Academic Officer and a strategic partner in shaping the future of Walsh University.

This role offers an opportunity to advance Catholic higher education with impact and integrity. The VPAA will guide curricular and co-curricular programming, align initiatives with Walsh’s mission, and work with

Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in an academic discipline.
• Extensive leadership experience in higher education.
• Proven budget planning and resource management.
• Commitment to student success and faculty excellence.
• Ability to align mission with strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision for academic affairs and curricular programs.
• Oversee budgeting and enrollment strategies.
• Lead faculty development and tenure/promotion processes.
• Represent the university to external partners and Boards.
• Collaborate with cabinet and senior leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Data-driven decision making

Faculty development

Cross-functional collaboration

Catholic mission understanding

Education

Doctorate (PhD/EdD)

Job description

Walsh University is seeking a dynamic Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) to lead academic innovation, student success, and faculty achievement. Reporting to the President, the VPAA serves as Chief Academic Officer and a strategic partner in shaping the future of Walsh University.

This role offers an opportunity to advance Catholic higher education with impact and integrity. The VPAA will guide curricular and co-curricular programming, align initiatives with Walsh’s mission, and work with