Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Rutgers University–Newark

Newark, New Jersey

Rutgers University–Newark (RU–N,) seeks a bold, creative, collaborative, and dynamic leader to serve as its next Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (“Provost”). Reporting to the Chancellor, Dr. Tonya Smith-Jackson, the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs serves as the university’s chief academic officer by leading faculty, curricula and academic excellence while also acting as the principal deputy to the chancellor, with broad executive authority to align academic priorities with institutional strategy, operations and resource allocation. The Provost will harness Rutgers University–Newark’s considerable momentum and help accelerate the institution’s continued evolution by building upon its academic and scholarly excellence, supporting the campus as it embarks upon a vitally important strategic planning process, while advancing RU–N’s commitment to community engagement with the city of Newark, the state, and beyond.

Rutgers University–Newark proudly stands out as one of the most diverse, research-intensive campuses in the nation, and a vehicle for social mobility, serving as a model for other urban universities across the country. Since its consolidation with Rutgers University in 1946, Rutgers University–Newark has evolved into a thriving academic powerhouse, ranked #75 in National Universities and the 4th best University in New Jersey, #36 among Top Public National Universities, #5 in Social Mobility nationwide and #1 in New Jersey and the Northeast by U.S. News & World Report. The Wall Street Journal also ranks RU–N #1 in the Northeast for student diversity. Rutgers University–Newark serves over 11,000 students, including 7,989 undergraduates and 3,326 graduate students. With 56% of its student population being Pell-eligible, the University ranks #12 nationally in graduation rates for Pell recipients, underscoring its leadership in advancing student success and opportunity.

In close collaboration with the vice chancellors and deans of RU-N’s six schools, the Provost will advance student success and inclusive excellence; strengthen master’s and doctoral programs to expand scale and interdisciplinary depth; and enhance program distinctiveness, strategic partnerships, and research impact, leveraging RU–N’s existing strength in STEM while expanding research in criminal justice, law, and arts and humanities. A strategic and accomplished academic leader with a demonstrated commitment to social justice, engagement and belonging, as well as a proven record of leadership and impact at a comprehensive institution of higher education, the Provost will help elevate the university’s national and global reputation.

Applications, Inquiries, and Nominations

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website: Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.

Kate Barry, Managing Partner

Afi Tettey-Fio, Senior Associate

Kaitlin Cruz, Managing Search Coordinator

Isaacson, Miller

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