Executive Vice President & University Provost
Executive Vice President & University Provost
The University of Louisville (UofL) invites nominations, expressions of interest, and applications for the position of Executive Vice President and University Provost. Serving as the chief academic officer and second in overall authority to the president, the provost reports directly to newly appointed President Dr. T. Gerard (Gerry) Bradley and plays a central role in shaping and implementing the university’s educational and teaching priorities. As a member of the president’s cabinet, the provost collaborates closely with vice presidents and other senior administrators to advance the university’s teaching, research, and service missions.
UofL is nationally recognized for excellence in research, community engagement, and student access and success. It is one of only 102 universities in the US to earn the Carnegie Foundation’s prestigious dual designation as both a Research 1 and Community Engaged university. Further distinguishing itself, UofL is one of just 21 universities nationwide to hold both R1 and Opportunity College & University (OCU) status, acknowledging its commitment to student success and providing educational opportunities.
The provost is responsible for the university’s 12 schools and colleges, which collectively offer more than 200 degree programs, as well as Universities Libraries. The schools and colleges include the College of Arts and Sciences; College of Business; School of Dentistry; College of Education and Human Development; J.B. Speed School of Engineering; Graduate School; Louis D. Brandeis School of Law; School of Medicine; School of Music; School of Nursing; School of Public Health and Information Sciences; and the Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work and Family Science.
Essential Qualifications
- Earned terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent)
- Success in earning tenure in the classroom.
- Demonstrated excellence in academic leadership (departmental/decanal/provostial), including:
- A deep understanding of undergraduate and graduate professional education.
- Experience with all academic aspects of a university.
- A solid understanding of key operational and infrastructural issues.
- Demonstratable skill in managing complex budgets and making difficult decisions.
- A thorough understanding of the academic and fiscal challenges of growing educational enterprises, opportunities of a research university and of accreditation requirements.
- Committed to attracting, retaining and graduating a highly qualified student body.
- Committed to attracting, retaining and fostering the development of excellent faculty, staff and administrators.
- Demonstrated commitment to academic freedom, shared governance and constitutional rights.
- Demonstrated understanding of academic medicine model and how it interplays with the rest of the enterprise.
- Demonstrated excellence in student retention and advising and ensuring student success.
The full position profile can be accessed at https://greenwoodsearch.com/current-opportunities/.
Application & Nomination Process
Greenwood Asher & Associates® is assisting the University of Louisville in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be directed to Greenwood Asher & Associates® at [email protected]. Application materials should include:
- Letter of interest that clearly states the applicant’s qualifications for the position
- Current résumé/curriculum vitae
We strongly encourage submitting application materials as PDF attachments. Ther search will be conducted with a commitment of confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.
Jeremy Duff, Vice President of Executive Search
Kyle Pybus-Jerome, Senior Executive Search Consultant
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status.
