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Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic AffairsArcadia UniversityGlenside, PennsylvaniaArcadia University seeks a seasoned academic leader and scholar to serve as the next Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. Reporting to the president, the provost is the University’s chief academic officer and leader of its academic enterprise, who possesses a broad academic vision, a strong background in scholarship and teaching, and a commitment to undergraduate, graduate, online, and global education. Serving as a trusted and highly collaborative member of the president’s cabinet, the provost works in close collaboration with the president, Board of Trustees, vice presidents, deans, faculty, and staff to advance Arcadia’s academic mission.Key Opportunities Include:Innovative Curricular and Program DevelopmentThe provost will have the opportunity to partner with across the institution in the continued development of curricula and programs that support a wide range of learners including traditional undergraduate and graduate learners, degree completion students, workforce development learners, certificates seekers and others desiring exceptional opportunities to advance in their education and careers. The provost will engage in the continued forging of industry and community partnerships, diverse instructional modalities, and innovative directions in all facets of education.Optimizing the Undergraduate Curriculum in Support of Today’s and Tomorrow’s StudentsThe provost will have the opportunity to work in partnership toward optimizing the undergraduate curriculum to best meet the needs of current and future students.Building Upon and Implementing Arcadia2030 Adaptive StrategyArcadia has established itself as a deeply innovative and nimble institution that can grow and pivot with ease as new opportunities and priorities emerge each year in the evolving educational landscape. The Arcadia2030 Adaptive Strategy provides both a strong foundation and flexible plan that will grow and evolve with Arcadia over the coming five years. The provost will both contribute to this plan and partner across campus in its implementation.Supporting the Campus-Wide Commitment to Global EducationArcadia has a broad, deep, and long-standing commitment to global education. The provost will have an opportunity to work with campus leaders in these areas to explore deeper global integration across the institution.Candidate ProfileArcadia’s deeply held mission, vision, and lived values require a provost and vice president of academic affairs who has a demonstrated commitment to excellence, integrity, innovation and creativity in all that they do. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the complexities of higher education and the ability to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by a rapidly changing higher education landscape and continually evolving student needs. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated track record of building trusted relationships with faculty, staff, and students, as well as with community and regional partners. The next provost will join the highly collaborative cabinet to chart the University’s future through a commitment to excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship, while fostering an inclusive community and campus culture in which all members of the university community feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. The next provost will hold a doctorate or other earned terminal degree or equivalent experience in their discipline and will demonstrate a record of teaching and scholarly or creative accomplishments warranting appointment with tenure at Arcadia.The full leadership profile is available here: Arcadia Provost and Senior VPAA.ContactAmy Sugin and Laurie Casteen of DSG | Storbeck have been exclusively retained for this search. To express interest in this role please submit a compelling cover letter and CV by filling out our Talent Profile. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.Compensation and BenefitsThe compensation range for this position is $241,000 – 325,000 with a generous benefits package designed to support physical, mental, and financial wellness.Equal Opportunity at Arcadia UniversityWe welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their work. At Arcadia University, our Lived Values are the foundation of our highly regarded, values-based learning community, which reflects the world in which we want to live. As such, Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates who embrace those values. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, age, gender identity, military or military veteran status, disability, family medical or genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.Arcadia offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, generous tuition benefits for employees and their families, retirement benefits, health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.