Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

Murray State University seeks an innovative Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs to serve as the University’s chief academic officer and partner with President Ron Patterson in advancing academic excellence and student success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership for all areas of Academic Affairs, including six colleges, the School of Nursing & Health Professions, the School of Agriculture, libraries, research centers, and academic support units
• Guide program development, accreditation, and resource alignment
• Lead faculty recruitment, development, and student success initiatives
• Oversee academic budgets, accreditation processes, and compliance
• Partner with deans to launch new professional programs (dental hygiene, veterinary medicine)
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative academic culture

Required Qualifications

Preferred : Direct experience with professional program accreditation and managing complex academic portfolios

How to Apply

Submit :

Email application packet to MurrayProvost@greenwoodsearch.com

For best consideration : November 7, 2025

Inquiries & nominations :

GADVID : 704962