Provost and Vice-President Academic

Vancouver Island University (VIU) is a public special purpose teaching university serving Vancouver Island and coastal British Columbia, with a proud history dating back to 1936. From its origins as a community-focused institution, VIU has evolved into a dynamic, learner-centred university serving approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 100 academic, trades, continuing education and Indigenous education programs. Reporting to the President and Vice-Chancellor and serving as the University’s Chief Academic Officer, the Provost and Vice-President Academic provides leadership for the academic mission and direction of the institution. As a key member of the Executive Committee, the Provost and Vice-President Academic oversees academic planning, program quality, faculty affairs, academic policy and the advancement of teaching, learning, research and student success across multiple campuses and learning environments. At a pivotal moment of academic transformation, the Provost and Vice-President Academic will play a central role in shaping the University’s future academic landscape – guiding program renewal, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, strengthening academic quality and ensuring that VIU’s educational offerings remain responsive to the evolving needs of learners, communities and the workforce. The role also carries significant responsibility for advancing Indigenous engagement and reconciliation, supporting collegial governance and aligning academic priorities with the institution’s long-term strategic and financial sustainability. The ideal candidate is an accomplished and respected academic leader who brings experience navigating complex post-secondary environments and a demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, teaching and learning and student success. Strategic, collaborative and student-centred, the successful candidate will possess the ability to lead meaningful academic transformation while building trust across diverse stakeholder groups. They will have a proven track record of advancing academic planning and quality, fostering innovation and supporting faculty and academic leadership. Equally important is a demonstrated commitment to reconciliation, coupled with a sophisticated understanding of collegial governance and the ability to work effectively with Senate, the Board, Deans and faculty. The Provost and Vice-President Academic will bring strong financial stewardship and lead with integrity, humility and sound judgment, balancing consultation and consensus-building with decisiveness and accountability. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of one of Canada’s most distinctive teaching universities at a defining moment in its evolution. Situated in Nanaimo, one of British Columbia’s fastest-growing and most desirable coastal communities, VIU offers the rare combination of institutional complexity, community connection and exceptional quality of life. For a leader inspired by academic excellence, student achievement, Indigenous partnership and regional impact, the Provost and Vice-President Academic role presents a unique platform to influence the future of higher education while contributing meaningfully to the social, cultural, environmental and economic vitality of Vancouver Island and coastal British Columbia. VIU offers a competitive compensation package which includes an attractive base salary and excellent benefits, including a defined benefits pension plan. The compensation range for this role is $223,000 - $254,000. Further details will be discussed with candidates during the interview process. To explore this opportunity further, please click Apply. The VIU community acknowledges and thanks the Snuneymuxw, Quw’utsun, Tla’amin, Snaw-naw-as and Qualicum First Nation on whose traditional lands we teach, learn, research, live and share knowledge. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward with our client.

The Provost serves as the Chief Academic Officer, overseeing academic planning, program quality, and faculty affairs. The role is responsible for guiding academic transformation, fostering Indigenous reconciliation, and ensuring the institution's long-term strategic and financial sustainability.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished academic leader with experience navigating complex post-secondary environments and a commitment to academic excellence. They must possess a sophisticated understanding of collegial governance and a proven track record of supporting faculty and student success.

• Defined Benefits Pension Plan • Competitive Compensation Package

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• Academic Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Program Quality Assurance
• Faculty Affairs
• Indigenous Engagement
• Financial Stewardship
• Collegial Governance
• Academic Transformation
• Student Success
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Policy Development
• Stakeholder Management

• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector

Formation minimale

Maîtrise

Expérience minimale

10+ ans

Postuler avant le

12 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Executive