Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Salary

$250,000.00 - $265,000.00 Annually

Location

Springfield, MA

Job Type

Full-time 12 months 35 hours

Job Number

00375

Department

Academic Affairs

Opening Date

04/25/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

To see the full description of this opportunity, please review the full position prospectus Here.

The Provost serves as the College's chief academic officer and a key member of the President's senior leadership team. Reporting directly to the President, the Provost provides vision, leadership, and oversight for all academic programs, faculty affairs, and academic operations. This leader will shape the future of Springfield College by aligning academic priorities with market demand, strengthening faculty excellence, and ensuring that the Humanics philosophy continues to differentiate the institution in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape.

This is an opportunity for a collaborative, forward-looking leader who can make decisions, move with urgency, and lead through complexity while building trust across the institution.

Actual salaries will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to degrees attained, experience, and other considerations permitted by law. Comprehensive compensation details, including any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.

Responsibilities

• Lead Academic Strategy and Portfolio Alignment:

Drive the implementation of the Strategic Plan, ensuring academic programs align with student demand, workforce needs, and institutional priorities. Lead decisions related to program growth, redesign, and sunsetting.

• Advance Faculty Excellence and Shared Governance:

Strengthen faculty recruitment, development, and evaluation processes. Partner effectively within a shared governance model while ensuring accountability, clarity, and forward movement on key priorities.

• Align Academic Affairs with Enrollment and Student Success:

Partner closely with enrollment and student success leadership to improve retention, persistence, and outcomes. Ensure that academic programs support the recruitment strategy and deliver strong post-graduate results.

• Ensure Financial Sustainability and Resource Alignment:

Oversee the academic budget and resource-allocation process. Align investments with strategic priorities and ensure that academic decisions are grounded in financial reality and long-term sustainability.

• Strengthen Academic Quality and Accreditation:

Ensure academic integrity, continuous program assessment, and compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements. Lead efforts to maintain relevance and rigor across all programs.

• Foster Innovation and Growth:

Advance new program development, interdisciplinary initiatives, and partnerships that position Springfield College competitively in health sciences, sport, and wellness.

• Build Leadership Capacity:

Recruit, develop, and mentor deans and academic leaders. Establish clear expectations and accountability while fostering a collaborative and high-performing leadership culture.

• Serve as a Strategic Partner to the President:

Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner, contributing to institutional strategy, board engagement, and external positioning.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Earned terminal degree from an accredited institution
• Record of achievement commensurate with appointment at the rank of full professor
• Significant and progressively responsible academic leadership experience (e.g., dean, associate provost, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience supporting faculty development and shared governance
• Experience with accreditation processes and academic program oversight
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading institutional or academic strategic planning efforts
• Demonstrated success aligning academic programs with enrollment strategy
• Experience managing complex budgets and resource allocation
• Record of advancing interdisciplinary initiatives and innovation
• Experience supporting online, graduate, or professional education growth
• Engagement with community partnerships and workforce development

Application Process

Applicants should submit:

• A letter of interest addressing qualifications and leadership philosophy
• A curriculum vitae
• A list of five professional references with contact information

If you are interested, please email your materials to officeofthepresident@springfield.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The successful candidate will be a strategic and pragmatic academic leader who is comfortable operating in a complex and evolving environment.

They will bring:

• Demonstrated success leading academic organizations at scale
• A track record of aligning academic programs with enrollment and financial outcomes
• Strong fiscal judgment and experience managing academic budgets
• Experience leading change, including program development and innovation
• A commitment to faculty excellence and effective shared governance
• The ability to communicate clearly, build trust, and drive results
• A deep appreciation for mission-driven education and student-centered learning

The Provost must be both collaborative and decisive, able to engage broadly while advancing the institution with clarity and urgency.

At Springfield College we offer competitive and generous benefit options for employees and their families.

• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
• Tuition exchange program for dependents
• Generous paid time off benefits
• Paid Sick Leave Benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan (TIAA) with a generous college match
• Medical, Dental and Vision plan(s)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care expenses and dependent care)
• Life and accident insurance plans
• Long-term disability
• Optional voluntary benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness benefits and programs
• Free use of our state-of-the-art Wellness Center

Part-time employees earn pro-rated holiday, vacation and sick leave.

To learn more about our Benefit Package, visit our Human Resources page.

Employer Springfield College

Address 263 Alden Street

Springfield, Massachusetts, 01109

Phone 413-748-5678

Website http://www.springfield.edu