Provost & Executive Vice President
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process.
Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search Provost and Executive Vice President.
Electronic submission of materials is required.
Washington State University ( WSU ), a distinguished and comprehensive public research institution with multiple campuses, seeks an inspirational, enterprising, and strategic academic leader to serve as its next Provost and Executive Vice President (Provost).
Reporting to the President, the Provost serves as the University's chief academic officer.
Working in close collaboration with WSU's senior leadership team, the Provost will lead the academic enterprise and harness the University's momentum to propel it toward its goal of becoming one of the top 25 public research universities in the nation.
The Provost will demonstrate evidence of success elevating a large, complex research institution; a passion for growth and innovation; and dedication to delivering a transformational education to all students.
This is an exciting time to join WSU under the strategic and forward-looking leadership of President Kirk Schulz, who became the University's 11th president in June 2016.
Shortly after his arrival, President Schulz announced the Drive to 25, which calls for WSU to become one of the nation's top 25 public research universities, preeminent in research and discovery, teaching, and engagement, by 2030.
President Schulz is also leading the development of WSU's Elson S.
Floyd College of Medicine, founded in 2015 to expand access to health care in underserved areas of the state and to provide additional opportunities for Washingtonians to gain a medical degree in-state.
The college is located on the WSU Health Sciences Spokane campus, which educates the state's future physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other health professionals in world-class facilities.
The incoming Provost will play a key role in helping the University achieve its strategic goals, including delivering on the Drive to 25, through deliberative collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and administrators, and by bringing decisive vision for continued growth.
Already, WSU has recruited and retained an excellent faculty, made strategic investments in academic and research priorities, built interdisciplinary collaborations across academic units and campuses, and expanded academic offerings statewide.
To further advance these goals, the next Provost will work with University leaders to shape the future of WSU by addressing the following key opportunities and challenges:
Lead efforts to develop a comprehensive model for an exceptional and seamless student educational experience across all campuses Ensure and strengthen academic excellence and innovation Strengthen collaborative relationships across the system Develop a comprehensive system-wide enrollment management strategy In collaboration with WSU communities, build programs with measurable goals to improve diversity and inclusiveness on all campuses Establish strong operational and management processes to support WSU's growth and success Serve as a WSU ambassador and academic champion, enhancing the visibility of the University system locally, nationally, and beyond About Washington State University Founded in 1890 in Pullman, WSU is Washington's land-grant university.
The University seeks to improve the quality of life on a local, national, and global scale, and WSU is committed to innovation and excellence in research and scholarship.
The University enrolls nearly 31,700 students, employs more than 7,000 full- and part-time faculty and staff statewide, and offers several highly ranked academic programs on its five physical campuses (Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and Everett) and online through the Global Campus.
WSU Extension offices are located in each of the state's 39 counties, and the University operates Research and Extension Centers in key agricultural areas.
WSU offers 95 academic majors for undergraduates, 79 master's degree programs, and 63 doctoral degree programs, as well as professional degree programs in medicine, nursing, veterinary medicine, and pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.
About Pullman This position is located in Pullman, Washington , a close-knit, family-friendly town of more than 33,000 people located in southeastern Washington, 75 miles south of Spokane.
Pullman offers the stimulation of a research university combined with a small-town living environment.
Pullman is close to mountain ranges, scenic lakes, and rivers in an area that offers excellent outdoor activities.
Spokane is the largest metropolitan area (with a population of over 484,000 in Spokane County) between Seattle and Minneapolis and is the state's second largest city.
Moscow, Idaho, home of the University of Idaho, Idaho's land-grant university, is eight miles from Pullman, making the area rich in university-based activities.
Travel between the campus and extension locations will be expected on a frequent basis.
Anticipated Start Date Tenure Track Yes Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Appointment Status Position Term in Months 12 Monthly Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications The successful candidate for the Provost will be an experienced academic leader with a high level of energy, enthusiasm, and drive to achieve ambitious University-wide goals.
While no one candidate may possess all of them, the successful candidate will offer many of the following qualifications and attributes:
Background and Leadership Experience A Ph.
D.
or other terminal degree and a strong record of academic teaching and active research and scholarship requisite for an appointment as a tenured full professor at WSU ; A successful track record in academic administration with progressively responsible experience and quantifiable advancement of the organization the candidate has led; A passionate commitment to academic excellence, with demonstrated advocacy for faculty and implementation of innovative strategies that enhance research, grant, and contract activity; A collegial, collaborative, and accessible approach to leadership, with a track record of building meaningful partnerships and relations internally, externally, and across the University system; An enthusiasm for students and an understanding of their needs and what it takes to inspire academic success; Strategic and data-driven thinking with experience in assessment and outcomes measurements as well as accreditation processes; A commitment to transparency in policy, strategy, and financial management, with an appreciation of and support for shared governance; An awareness and respect for the core values of a land-grant institution, and the ability to operate successfully across a multi-campus environment; Meaningful commitment to and demonstrated accomplishment in issues around inclusivity, equity, and diversity, incorporating them into the daily operations of the organization and embedding them as learning outcomes in academic instruction and research; Ability to develop and promote positive public relationships with appropriate groups at local, state, national, and international levels, and to articulate the mission of the University to diverse public constituencies; Superb communication skills, both in the written and spoken word, and the ability to collaborate and work constructively with other University leaders, developing partnerships with other divisions to further the mission of the institution; Demonstrated commitment to the professional development and success of faculty and staff; Clear understanding of leading-edge methods and instructional technologies to support faculty, staff, and students in a large public university; Excellent financial management skills and demonstrated experience working with complex budgeting models; an astute understanding of university finances and the relationships between academic priorities, budgeting, and fundraising; Honesty, integrity, resilience, humility, and a sense of humor.
Preferred Qualifications Background Check Yes Type of Recruitment Outside Search Firm Posting Open Date 12/23/2019 Screening Begin Date Posting Close Date Open Until Filled (overrides close field) Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process.
Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search Provost and Executive Vice President.
Electronic submission of materials is required.
EEO Statement WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER.
Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU is committed to excellence through diversity and faculty-friendly policy action, including partner accommodation and NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation programs ().
WSU employs only US citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.
S.
citizens.
All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services:
509-335-4521(v), Washington State TDD Relay Service:
Voice Callers:
1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers:
1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.
edu.
Posting Number 20152664F Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( ).
Required Documents Optional Documents Contact 139 French Administration Building Pullman, WA 99164-1014 509-335-4521 hrs@wsu.
edu.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process.
Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search Provost and Executive Vice President.
Electronic submission of materials is required.
Washington State University ( WSU ), a distinguished and comprehensive public research institution with multiple campuses, seeks an inspirational, enterprising, and strategic academic leader to serve as its next Provost and Executive Vice President (Provost).
Reporting to the President, the Provost serves as the University's chief academic officer.
Working in close collaboration with WSU's senior leadership team, the Provost will lead the academic enterprise and harness the University's momentum to propel it toward its goal of becoming one of the top 25 public research universities in the nation.
The Provost will demonstrate evidence of success elevating a large, complex research institution; a passion for growth and innovation; and dedication to delivering a transformational education to all students.
This is an exciting time to join WSU under the strategic and forward-looking leadership of President Kirk Schulz, who became the University's 11th president in June 2016.
Shortly after his arrival, President Schulz announced the Drive to 25, which calls for WSU to become one of the nation's top 25 public research universities, preeminent in research and discovery, teaching, and engagement, by 2030.
President Schulz is also leading the development of WSU's Elson S.
Floyd College of Medicine, founded in 2015 to expand access to health care in underserved areas of the state and to provide additional opportunities for Washingtonians to gain a medical degree in-state.
The college is located on the WSU Health Sciences Spokane campus, which educates the state's future physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other health professionals in world-class facilities.
The incoming Provost will play a key role in helping the University achieve its strategic goals, including delivering on the Drive to 25, through deliberative collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and administrators, and by bringing decisive vision for continued growth.
Already, WSU has recruited and retained an excellent faculty, made strategic investments in academic and research priorities, built interdisciplinary collaborations across academic units and campuses, and expanded academic offerings statewide.
To further advance these goals, the next Provost will work with University leaders to shape the future of WSU by addressing the following key opportunities and challenges:
Lead efforts to develop a comprehensive model for an exceptional and seamless student educational experience across all campuses Ensure and strengthen academic excellence and innovation Strengthen collaborative relationships across the system Develop a comprehensive system-wide enrollment management strategy In collaboration with WSU communities, build programs with measurable goals to improve diversity and inclusiveness on all campuses Establish strong operational and management processes to support WSU's growth and success Serve as a WSU ambassador and academic champion, enhancing the visibility of the University system locally, nationally, and beyond About Washington State University Founded in 1890 in Pullman, WSU is Washington's land-grant university.
The University seeks to improve the quality of life on a local, national, and global scale, and WSU is committed to innovation and excellence in research and scholarship.
The University enrolls nearly 31,700 students, employs more than 7,000 full- and part-time faculty and staff statewide, and offers several highly ranked academic programs on its five physical campuses (Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and Everett) and online through the Global Campus.
WSU Extension offices are located in each of the state's 39 counties, and the University operates Research and Extension Centers in key agricultural areas.
WSU offers 95 academic majors for undergraduates, 79 master's degree programs, and 63 doctoral degree programs, as well as professional degree programs in medicine, nursing, veterinary medicine, and pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.
About Pullman This position is located in Pullman, Washington , a close-knit, family-friendly town of more than 33,000 people located in southeastern Washington, 75 miles south of Spokane.
Pullman offers the stimulation of a research university combined with a small-town living environment.
Pullman is close to mountain ranges, scenic lakes, and rivers in an area that offers excellent outdoor activities.
Spokane is the largest metropolitan area (with a population of over 484,000 in Spokane County) between Seattle and Minneapolis and is the state's second largest city.
Moscow, Idaho, home of the University of Idaho, Idaho's land-grant university, is eight miles from Pullman, making the area rich in university-based activities.
Travel between the campus and extension locations will be expected on a frequent basis.
Anticipated Start Date Tenure Track Yes Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Appointment Status Position Term in Months 12 Monthly Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications The successful candidate for the Provost will be an experienced academic leader with a high level of energy, enthusiasm, and drive to achieve ambitious University-wide goals.
While no one candidate may possess all of them, the successful candidate will offer many of the following qualifications and attributes:
Background and Leadership Experience A Ph.
D.
or other terminal degree and a strong record of academic teaching and active research and scholarship requisite for an appointment as a tenured full professor at WSU ; A successful track record in academic administration with progressively responsible experience and quantifiable advancement of the organization the candidate has led; A passionate commitment to academic excellence, with demonstrated advocacy for faculty and implementation of innovative strategies that enhance research, grant, and contract activity; A collegial, collaborative, and accessible approach to leadership, with a track record of building meaningful partnerships and relations internally, externally, and across the University system; An enthusiasm for students and an understanding of their needs and what it takes to inspire academic success; Strategic and data-driven thinking with experience in assessment and outcomes measurements as well as accreditation processes; A commitment to transparency in policy, strategy, and financial management, with an appreciation of and support for shared governance; An awareness and respect for the core values of a land-grant institution, and the ability to operate successfully across a multi-campus environment; Meaningful commitment to and demonstrated accomplishment in issues around inclusivity, equity, and diversity, incorporating them into the daily operations of the organization and embedding them as learning outcomes in academic instruction and research; Ability to develop and promote positive public relationships with appropriate groups at local, state, national, and international levels, and to articulate the mission of the University to diverse public constituencies; Superb communication skills, both in the written and spoken word, and the ability to collaborate and work constructively with other University leaders, developing partnerships with other divisions to further the mission of the institution; Demonstrated commitment to the professional development and success of faculty and staff; Clear understanding of leading-edge methods and instructional technologies to support faculty, staff, and students in a large public university; Excellent financial management skills and demonstrated experience working with complex budgeting models; an astute understanding of university finances and the relationships between academic priorities, budgeting, and fundraising; Honesty, integrity, resilience, humility, and a sense of humor.
Preferred Qualifications Background Check Yes Type of Recruitment Outside Search Firm Posting Open Date 12/23/2019 Screening Begin Date Posting Close Date Open Until Filled (overrides close field) Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process.
Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search Provost and Executive Vice President.
Electronic submission of materials is required.
EEO Statement WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER.
Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU is committed to excellence through diversity and faculty-friendly policy action, including partner accommodation and NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation programs ().
WSU employs only US citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.
S.
citizens.
All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services:
509-335-4521(v), Washington State TDD Relay Service:
Voice Callers:
1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers:
1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.
edu.
Posting Number 20152664F Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( ).
Required Documents Optional Documents Contact 139 French Administration Building Pullman, WA 99164-1014 509-335-4521 hrs@wsu.
edu.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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