Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

To learn more about the position, please review the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Position Prospectus (PDF) at the link below.

Reporting directly to the President, the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs serves as the chief academic officer, leads the Division of Academic Affairs, serves as a member of the President's Cabinet, and is a liaison to the Academic and Student Life Committee of the Board of Trustees. This position works collaboratively with highly committed faculty, librarians, deans, and staff to ensure the quality and integrity of academic programs; coordinates the development of new and innovative programs; secures relevant accreditations; leads the recruitment and development of faculty; promotes innovation and excellence in teaching, scholarship, research, creative pursuits and service; and leads the division's strategic planning efforts.

The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs oversees six academic colleges: Louis M. Ricciardi College of Business; College of Continuing Studies; College of Education and Health Professions; College of Graduate Studies; College of Humanities and Social Sciences; and the Bartlett College of Science and Mathematics. The position also has responsibility for functional areas including, but not limited to Global Engagement; Grants and Sponsored Projects; Academic Achievement Center; Undergraduate Studies; Registrar; Library; Assessment and Institutional Research; High-Impact Practices; and Teaching and Learning.

The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is a non-unit, FLSA exempt position; the terms and conditions of which are governed by the State Universities Non-Unit Professional Administrators Handbook. Salary range for this position is $275,000 – $325,000 (commensurate with experience) and a competitive benefits package including health and life insurance and retirement savings options is offered. This position is an on-campus position with eligibility for a hybrid remote work option in accordance with the university's Remote Work Policy.

Essential Duties - UNIVERSITY RESPONSIBILITIES• Uphold and promote the mission, vision, and values of the university and provide equity-minded institutional leadership to the Division of Academic Affairs.• Serve as a collaborative member of the President's Cabinet and assist the president with strategic planning, policy/procedure development and implementation, data-informed decision making, and faculty and librarian communications.• Develop and implement the division's strategic plan and assess its departments, services, and programs to ensure alignment with the university's strategic priorities and goals; assist divisional staff with prioritizing initiatives to realize strategic goals.• Partner and collaborate across all divisions to support vibrant student collegiate and academic interactions – student/faculty programming; high-impact practices; student engagement; and student success and retention.• Engage in Academic Affairs and university events as a member of the President's Cabinet: e.g., commencement, social and racial justice activities, philanthropic endeavors, and other prominent campus traditions.• Participate in the university's Strategic Enrollment Management Committee to support the recruitment and engagement of a diverse student body.• Support philanthropic initiatives pertaining to Academic Affairs or others as needed and offered by Alumni and Development.• Represent the university at external meetings and events involving state university peers, the Department of Higher Education, and other relevant agencies as assigned by the President.• Represent the Division of Academic Affairs on university-wide committees, task forces, and work groups, as assigned by the President.

DIVISIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES• Work collaboratively to set the academic vision, provide leadership and direction to a diverse population of faculty, librarians, and staff, promoting an ethos which supports equity, continuous improvement, and innovation espousing the university's overarching priority of student success.• Responsible for the oversight of all academic programs; lead the development of innovative and viable academic programs; maintain relationships with faculty and librarians, and work in conjunction to create and deliver innovative curricula for all students.• Promote a culture of excellence in teaching and learning in support of equity-minded student success and foster an inclusive and collegial environment which promotes belonging and embraces and celebrates diversity of people, thought, practice, and perspective.• Support, enhance, and celebrate faculty, librarian, and student research, scholarly, and creative activities.• Serve as the lead fiscal steward for the Academic Affairs division and implement a balanced divisional budget of $90.6 million ($83.1 million personnel and $7.5 million operating) in FY26 supporting the strategic goals of both the division and the university.• Promote the use of technology and innovation to advance teaching and learning, as well as the strategic goals and initiatives of the division.• Represent the Academic Affairs division in all crisis and emergency management related matters and assist in the coordination of crisis response.• Responsible for the administration of all academic collective bargaining agreements.• Oversee the review and development of equity-minded Academic Affairs policies and procedures ensuring alignment with institutional philosophy, compliance with relevant federal and state legal and regulatory requirements; communicate and educate all students on student life policies and procedures.• Provide leadership and monitor all accreditation reviews and program assessments.• Responsible for the recruitment, onboarding, development, and evaluation of faculty and staff within the Academic Affairs division.• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the President.

Required Qualifications - • Earned doctorate or appropriate terminal degree.• Attainment of full professor rank and proven record of teaching, scholarship, and service.• Demonstrated senior academic leadership experience through progressively responsible roles within a Dean's Office, Provost's Office, or equivalent executive academic administration positions with a proven record of leading institutional initiatives and advancing academic priorities.• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning, including implementing and executing a strategic plan using best practices and understanding of current national trends in teaching and learning.• Demonstrated knowledge of policies and best practices for Academic Affairs.• Knowledge and experience in budgeting, fiscal management, and resource allocation.• Experience managing human resources, knowledge of faculty recruitment, development and retention trends at a diverse and complex higher education institution.• Ability to work collaboratively with a diversity of people, thoughts, perspective, and practices.• Demonstrated record of supporting the success of a diverse student body and experience with equity-minded practice in the academic affairs field.• Commitment to equity, excellence, entrepreneurship, and innovation with an appreciation for the role of technology in achieving those standards.• Demonstrated success with retention efforts.• Evidence of success in the area of enrollment management.• Demonstrated organizational skills, strong attention to detail, strong verbal and written communication skills.• Ability to be collaborative, as well as the ability to develop effective teams.• Integrity, good judgment, and respect for others.

Preferred Qualifications - • Demonstrated belief in the importance of high quality, accessible public higher education.• Prior experience working in a unionized higher education environment.• Evidence of commitment toBSUvalues.

Work Environment - Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employee with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form:

Special Conditions for Eligibility - Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement - Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Type - Professional Non-Unit

Salary Range - $275,000 - $325,000

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number - S01356P

Open Date - 09/02/2026

Application Review Start Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled - Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants - Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:* A minimum of three (3) professional reference entries in space provided on the application form.* Resume/CV* Cover Letter