PROVOST AND ACADEMIC VICE PRESIDENT

John Carroll University

Provost and Academic Vice President

Cleveland, Ohio

John Carroll University (John Carroll or JCU) invites applications and nominations for its next Provost and Academic Vice President (Provost). As one of 28 Jesuit Catholic universities in the United States and the only Jesuit private higher education institution in Northeast Ohio, John Carroll is committed to preparing students for lives of engaged leadership and service through intellectual discovery in liberal arts, sciences, and business education. The institution seeks an inspiring academic leader who will share in its commitment to Jesuit values in higher education.

With more than 3,000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students engaged in over 70 programs of study, the John Carroll education has four aspirational learning goals- intellect, character, leadership, and service- that embody the Jesuit heritage of respect and care for the whole person. The institution is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the Midwest and is nationally recognized for its excellence in student preparedness for professional careers.

The next Provost of John Carroll will work closely with the President, faculty, staff and Board of Directors to develop the University’s next multiyear strategic plan, will continue to support and sustain the nationally recognized and high caliber programs, while building new strength to bolster the academic excellence; and will widely broadcast that student learning is the key focus of John Carroll.

JCU is conducting a national search and welcomes candidates from different religious backgrounds and philosophies who understand and will be supportive of the mission of the institution and the goals that embody Jesuit education, its heritage, mission and identity. The successful candidate will have a record of scholarship and transformative leadership. An earned doctorate or equivalent terminal degree is anticipated. S/he will have a record of accomplishment in creating and supporting a climate of community, collegiality, service, understanding, and excellence.

John Carroll is assisted in this search by Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm. Nominations, applications, and inquiries are being accepted for the position. Consideration of candidates will continue until the position is filled. Candidates must submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter. All candidate information will be held in strict confidence. Confidential inquiries concerning this search should be directed to Michael Baer, Phillip Petree, or Anna Graulich at Isaacson, Miller via: www.imsearch.com/6759   

John Carroll University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Applications will continue to be accepted and candidates will continue to be considered until the position is filled.
The expiration of this posting is not a deadline for review.