Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

The University of San Diego (USD) seeks a Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs who is an innovative, visionary, collaborative, and student-centered leader. Working in close partnership with President James T. Harris, peer members of the Strategic Leadership Team, and USD’s accomplished and dedicated faculty, the next Provost & VPAA will lead this unique, highly entrepreneurial, and mission-driven institution to its next level of academic excellence and student success.

USD is “a contemporary Catholic university, grounded in the liberal arts and anchored along an international border, advancing academic excellence to create a more inclusive, sustainable and hopeful world.” Informed by that mission and its core values, USD is committed to confronting humanity's urgent challenges and empowering its students to live fulfilling lives as responsible, global citizens.

Ranked #47 in the WSJ / College Plus “500 Best Colleges in the U.S.,” #3 in Quality of Life and #18 in Best Run Colleges by Princeton Review, and #5 in promoting public service by Washington Monthly, USD’s stunning campus is perennially recognized as one of the most beautiful and sustainable campuses in the country.

With its college and six schools, distinctive academic centers and institutes, proximity to an international border in a highly diverse region, and status as an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), USD offers its over 9,100 students a unique educational experience. That experience is characterized by academic rigor and excellence; transformative opportunities through student / faculty research; global experiences; and community-engaged scholarship and internships that develops the knowledge, values and skills needed to serve the global, civic and faith communities.

The next Provost & VPAA will demonstrate a passion for contemporary Catholic higher education and an unwavering commitment to USD’s mission and core values. Key qualifications include : bringing a proven, long-term track record of success in academic administration at tuition-driven, comprehensive institutions with undergraduate and graduate offerings; the ability to articulate the commitment to shared governance and demonstrated collaboration with faculty; knowledge of the principles of sound fiscal management and experience developing and managing significant budgets to achieve the institution’s strategic priorities; and an earned doctorate and eligibility for appointment at the rank of full professor.

The full Position Profile can be found above.

Nominations and Applications

The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Search Committee will begin the review of applications immediately and continue work until an appointment is made. To assure full consideration, applications should be received by Friday, September 5, 2025 and must include :

• A letter of interest addressing the strategic objectives and qualifications identified in the profile;
• A current curriculum vitae; and
• The contact information (email and phone) for five professional references, including their relationship to the candidate.

The University of San Diego is being assisted by AGB Search. Application materials should be submitted through the AGB Search portal system here : USD Provost VPAA Portal .

UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO EMPLOYMENT POLICY

The University of San Diego (USD) is dedicated to advancing academic excellence and creating a diverse and inclusive community. As an institution with a Catholic identity, the university is committed to creating and maintaining a work and educational environment that recognizes the dignity of each university community member.

USD is an equal opportunity employer. All employment-related decisions, including but not limited to decisions relating to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits and any other terms and conditions of employment, will be made without regard to the employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, covered veteran status, genetic information or other characteristic protected by federal or state law, unless a particular characteristic is a bona fide requirement of the position. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities, unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship for the university.

USD may take affirmative steps in a manner consistent with applicable law to advance its mission and to promote equal opportunities for its students, faculty, staff and applicants. The university does not by this equal opportunity statement disclaim any right it might otherwise lawfully have to maintain its commitment to its Catholic identity or the teachings of the Catholic Church.

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