Miami University seeks a strategic and innovative provost and executive vice president for academic affairs to lead the university’s efforts to transform and reinvigorate the university to strengthen its teaching, research, and service missions, and to reimagine itself to serve the dynamic needs and interests of students now and in the future. This collegial leader will serve as a vital member of the president’s executive cabinet by partnering with faculty, staff, and other university leaders in advancing and sustaining its academic enterprise through cutting-edge research and practice, as well as community engagement.
Miami University is a highly respected and distinctive public institution of higher education that is recognized for outstanding undergraduate education and selective graduate and research programs. The University serves the citizens of the state of Ohio, as well as an established regional and an increasingly national constituency. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced, visionary leader to help grow, enhance, and advance Miami University.
History and Campuses
Miami University was chartered by the Ohio General Assembly in 1809. The University offered its first classes in 1824 in the village of Oxford, Ohio. By 1829, it had grown to 250 students, making it the fourth largest university in the nation, following Harvard, Yale, and Dartmouth. The University admitted its first women students in 1902. In 1905, Nellie Craig Walker became the first Black graduate. The breadth of its undergraduate and master’s programs grew throughout the 20th century, and in 1964, the Ohio Board of Regents approved the inauguration of Ph.D. programs.
Oxford, Ohio, the home of Miami University’s main campus, is an attractive small city known for providing a vibrant “college town” experience. Oxford has numerous retail and restaurant establishments a short walk from campus. In 2016, Forbes promoted Oxford as the top-ranked “college town” in America. Situated just an hour outside of Cincinnati and Dayton, the city of Oxford has more than 20,000 residents, including the student population. Its unique positioning also offers Miami University faculty and students access to the comprehensive cultural, educational, environmental, and industry resources in the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
The Role of the Provost
Reporting directly to the President of Miami University, the provost and executive vice president for academic affairs is the chief academic officer and a thought leader in partnership with the President and cabinet. The provost is expected to be the academic and scholarly leader of the university, with ultimate responsibility for all academic programs, operations, and initiatives, and to manage a significant part of the academic budget. The provost has primary oversight of all academic operations of the university, including faculty promotion and tenure, and administrative structures of colleges, centers, and the regional campuses.
The provost also will be responsible for the creation and implementation of programs consonant with MiamiTHRIVE. The provost will draw upon the highly collaborative nature of the Miami University campus to guide the schools and colleges to execute the strategic plan. The provost will be responsible for the appointment and evaluation of all direct reports.
Miami seeks to enhance student performance, the standing of scholarly programs in their respective communities, and the acquisition of external support for these programs. In addition, the provost will be responsible for working with the senior vice president for finance and business services, vice president for research and innovation, and vice president for advancement to develop a collaborative vision for the academic and research enterprise of the university, advance Miami’s funding, and enhance its research profile nationally. The provost also will be expected to work closely with the senior vice president for student life, and vice president for enrollment management and student success to enrich classroom quality, the student experience, and Miami’s national reputation for undergraduate and graduate education and success.
Process of Candidacy
The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and on an ongoing basis over Fall/Winter 2025-26. For best consideration, please submit materials as soon as possible. The requested application materials include a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae. Please submit materials via our online portal here: https://talent-profile.dsgco.com/search/v2/22591