Senior Level Provost Jobs
Senior level provost jobs place experienced academic leaders in charge of institutional strategy, faculty governance, and the academic divisions that define a university's direction. Openings concentrate in Education and Agriculture & Farming, with 0% offering remote or hybrid arrangements, and employers like Virginia Tech, Regent University, and Lipscomb University hiring at this level now.
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Montana State University
Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
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Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Montana State University·Bozeman, Montana
Job functions:
10+ yrs exp.
Doctoral degree
Full Time
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Montana State University (MSU), Montana’s premier land-grant university and Carnegie R1 research institution, invites applications and nominations for the position of Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. The next Provost will join the university at a pivotal moment, partnering with President Brock Tessman and the campus community to advance academic excellence, strengthen student success, expand research and graduate education, and further the university’s land-grant mission through teaching, scholarship, service, Extension, and community engagement.
Apply through the AGB Search Portal Here – https://www.agbsearch.com/searches/executive-vice-president-for-academic-affairs-and-provost-montana-state-university
Application should be received by December 14, 2026 for full consideration. The committee will review application materials until the position is filled.
Apply through the AGB Search Portal Here – https://www.agbsearch.com/searches/executive-vice-president-for-academic-affairs-and-provost-montana-state-university
Application should be received by December 14, 2026 for full consideration. The committee will review application materials until the position is filled.
The application must include:
- a letter of interest
- current curriculum vitae/resumé
- contact information for five recent professional references
Duties and Responsibilities
The Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost is the second-ranking officer of the university. As chief academic officer, the Provost:
- Provides leadership oversight for academic and scholarly excellence, academic planning stewardship, and fiscal management for the academic enterprise.
- Approves academic appointments, makes recommendations to the President on promotion and tenure decisions, and is responsible for ensuring the excellence of faculty, academic programs, and student learning outcomes throughout the university.
- Manages a significant portion of the university’s annual budget and provides direct and meaningful input to the President regarding current and future budget allocations.
These responsibilities are carried out in coordination with the policies and direction of the Montana Board of Regents and the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education and within a culture that values transparency, collaboration, active listening, respect for shared governance, and broad campus engagement. The provost must work effectively with faculty, students, staff, administrators, unions, alumni, legislators, community partners, and other stakeholders in advancing the university’s mission and strategic priorities.
Reporting to the position are the deans of 10 colleges and schools, the MSU Library, three vice provosts (including Graduate Education), and directors and centers, including the MSU Launchpad, Academic Outreach, Academic Technology, the Leadership Institute, the WWAMI Medical Education Program, Program and the Office of International Programs. Additionally, the Provost works closely with, and collaborates with, the Vice President for Research and Economic Development, as well as all other members of the MSU executive team. The Provost also plays a significant leadership role in advancing collaborations and strategic initiatives across the statewide, including MSU Billings, MSU Northern and Great Falls College MSU.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Montana State’s next Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost will join President Tessman in leading an energized campus community that is ready to continue its substantive progress. Already distinguished by its recent growth, research prominence, talented students, access and land-grant agenda, MSU seeks to strengthen its profile along scholarly and graduate study dimensions. In order to fulfill the University’s expectations, the Provost will demonstrate the following qualities and qualifications:
- Terminal Degree: An earned doctorate or equivalent terminal degree from an accredited institution.
- Academic Credentials: A distinguished record of scholarship, teaching, and service that qualifies the candidate for appointment as a full professor with tenure in an academic department of the university.
- Research: Significant leadership experience in a research-intensive university, and a personal background in successful research endeavors related to their chosen academic field.
- Leadership Experience: Substantial progressive, senior-level academic administrative leadership (e.g., Academic Dean, Vice Provost, or equivalent role) in a complex higher education institution.
- Relationship Building: Demonstrated success in building productive relationships, fostering trust, and engaging effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, community leaders, industry partners, government entities, and governing boards, in support of institutional priorities.
- Financial Acumen: Demonstrated success in managing large, multifaceted academic budgets and strategic resource allocation models.
- Access Mission: Demonstrated commitment to advancing public education via an open-access model that enables success for all MSU students, and includes Montana communities and the broader region in its passion to deliver on the land-grant mission.
- Shared Governance: A proven track record of transparent, respectful, kind, and effective collaboration within a shared governance framework involving faculty, staff, and student leadership.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Graduate Program Development: Demonstrated success in building and expanding high-quality graduate programs at the master’s and doctoral levels.
- Multi Campus System: Experience working with different stakeholders across multiple campus sites around a state or region, in support of the institution’s mission.
- External Engagement and Fundraising: Experience engaging with state legislative bodies, higher education boards, alumni, industry partners, and donors to advance academic initiatives and promote the power of public higher education.
- Curricular and Programmatic Innovation: Experience leading student success initiatives or engagement with innovative curricular design in both new and future academic programs and departments.
- Engagement with Rural Communities and Tribal Nations: Proven experience working with a broad range of rural communities in support of a land-grant public access mission, and an interest in supporting successful relationships between the University and Tribal communities.
The Successful Candidate Will
MSU seeks an experienced academic leader with exceptional strategic and operational skills and leadership attributes complemented by advanced management expertise and success within a complex, higher education environment. The successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Empathetic Trust-Building and Shared Governance: Demonstrates authentic, open communication to actively engage faculty, staff, students, and administrators fostering genuine institutional partnership and mutual trust.
- Disciplined Execution and Resource Management: Pairs visionary academic leadership with strong management skills to translate strategic goals into concrete actions, align budgets, make difficult and transparent decisions around resource allocation and fiscal management, and use data-informed decision-making.
- Academic Credibility and Interdisciplinary Curiosity: Brings a distinguished record of scholarship while respecting varied disciplinary traditions and championing cross-college innovation, research, and creative activity.
- Decisive Leadership and Courageous Advocacy: Makes transparent, tough choices and as a visible, vocal, and steadfast champion for academic quality, academic freedom, openness to polite disagreement, and institutional priorities, while following through on those values in making decisions.
- Enthusiastic Campus and Community Engagement: Demonstrates a deep, genuine commitment to MSU and all the communities it serves, enthusiastically engaging with students, faculty, staff, and local partners across Bozeman and the region.
- External Engagement: Excels at engaging external partners, legislative bodies, industry leaders, and community stakeholders to advance MSU’s land-grant mission.
- Statewide Partnerships: Possesses an interest in advancing support for Montana’s rural communities and tribal nations.
- Inclusive Support and Cross-Divisional Collaboration: Connects Academic Affairs with Student Success, Extension, and support units while valuing and integrating staff and non-tenure-track faculty into community life.
- Humility, People-Centered Commitment and Retention: Approaches campus dialogue with constructive openness, demonstrating a long-term dedication to MSU’s people through practical efforts to support faculty and staff retention.
- Continuity: Demonstrates principles and remains visible and accessible, demonstrating a personal commitment to the institution and the region for years to come.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but as a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
The Program
The Department
The College
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Upon successful completion of search
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Application should be received by December 14, 2026 for full consideration. The committee will review application materials until the position is filled.
The application must include:
- a letter of interest
- current curriculum vitae/resumé
- contact information for five recent professional references
The above materials are to be submitted in PDF format through the AGB Search Portal here: Montana State University Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held strictly confidential; references will not be contacted without the applicant’s permission. Inquiries and nominations should be sent to MSUProvost@agbsearch.com or directed to:
Laura Woodworth-Ney, Ph.D.
Principal
laura.woodworth-ney@agbsearch.com
Principal
laura.woodworth-ney@agbsearch.com
Andrew Bowen
Senior Executive Search Consultant
andrew.bowen@agbsearch.com
Senior Executive Search Consultant
andrew.bowen@agbsearch.com
John E. Cech, Ph.D.
Executive Search Consultant
john.cech@agbsearch.com
Executive Search Consultant
john.cech@agbsearch.com
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
FLSA Details
FLSA Determination
FLSA Status
Exempt
Montana State University
Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Bozeman, Montana
Added 6d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
10+ yrs exp.
Doctoral degree
Full Time
Job Description
Montana State University (MSU), Montana’s premier land-grant university and Carnegie R1 research institution, invites applications and nominations for the position of Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. The next Provost will join the university at a pivotal moment, partnering with President Brock Tessman and the campus community to advance academic excellence, strengthen student success, expand research and graduate education, and further the university’s land-grant mission through teaching, scholarship, service, Extension, and community engagement.
Apply through the AGB Search Portal Here – https://www.agbsearch.com/searches/executive-vice-president-for-academic-affairs-and-provost-montana-state-university
Application should be received by December 14, 2026 for full consideration. The committee will review application materials until the position is filled.
Apply through the AGB Search Portal Here – https://www.agbsearch.com/searches/executive-vice-president-for-academic-affairs-and-provost-montana-state-university
Application should be received by December 14, 2026 for full consideration. The committee will review application materials until the position is filled.
The application must include:
- a letter of interest
- current curriculum vitae/resumé
- contact information for five recent professional references
Duties and Responsibilities
The Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost is the second-ranking officer of the university. As chief academic officer, the Provost:
- Provides leadership oversight for academic and scholarly excellence, academic planning stewardship, and fiscal management for the academic enterprise.
- Approves academic appointments, makes recommendations to the President on promotion and tenure decisions, and is responsible for ensuring the excellence of faculty, academic programs, and student learning outcomes throughout the university.
- Manages a significant portion of the university’s annual budget and provides direct and meaningful input to the President regarding current and future budget allocations.
These responsibilities are carried out in coordination with the policies and direction of the Montana Board of Regents and the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education and within a culture that values transparency, collaboration, active listening, respect for shared governance, and broad campus engagement. The provost must work effectively with faculty, students, staff, administrators, unions, alumni, legislators, community partners, and other stakeholders in advancing the university’s mission and strategic priorities.
Reporting to the position are the deans of 10 colleges and schools, the MSU Library, three vice provosts (including Graduate Education), and directors and centers, including the MSU Launchpad, Academic Outreach, Academic Technology, the Leadership Institute, the WWAMI Medical Education Program, Program and the Office of International Programs. Additionally, the Provost works closely with, and collaborates with, the Vice President for Research and Economic Development, as well as all other members of the MSU executive team. The Provost also plays a significant leadership role in advancing collaborations and strategic initiatives across the statewide, including MSU Billings, MSU Northern and Great Falls College MSU.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Montana State’s next Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost will join President Tessman in leading an energized campus community that is ready to continue its substantive progress. Already distinguished by its recent growth, research prominence, talented students, access and land-grant agenda, MSU seeks to strengthen its profile along scholarly and graduate study dimensions. In order to fulfill the University’s expectations, the Provost will demonstrate the following qualities and qualifications:
- Terminal Degree: An earned doctorate or equivalent terminal degree from an accredited institution.
- Academic Credentials: A distinguished record of scholarship, teaching, and service that qualifies the candidate for appointment as a full professor with tenure in an academic department of the university.
- Research: Significant leadership experience in a research-intensive university, and a personal background in successful research endeavors related to their chosen academic field.
- Leadership Experience: Substantial progressive, senior-level academic administrative leadership (e.g., Academic Dean, Vice Provost, or equivalent role) in a complex higher education institution.
- Relationship Building: Demonstrated success in building productive relationships, fostering trust, and engaging effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, community leaders, industry partners, government entities, and governing boards, in support of institutional priorities.
- Financial Acumen: Demonstrated success in managing large, multifaceted academic budgets and strategic resource allocation models.
- Access Mission: Demonstrated commitment to advancing public education via an open-access model that enables success for all MSU students, and includes Montana communities and the broader region in its passion to deliver on the land-grant mission.
- Shared Governance: A proven track record of transparent, respectful, kind, and effective collaboration within a shared governance framework involving faculty, staff, and student leadership.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Graduate Program Development: Demonstrated success in building and expanding high-quality graduate programs at the master’s and doctoral levels.
- Multi Campus System: Experience working with different stakeholders across multiple campus sites around a state or region, in support of the institution’s mission.
- External Engagement and Fundraising: Experience engaging with state legislative bodies, higher education boards, alumni, industry partners, and donors to advance academic initiatives and promote the power of public higher education.
- Curricular and Programmatic Innovation: Experience leading student success initiatives or engagement with innovative curricular design in both new and future academic programs and departments.
- Engagement with Rural Communities and Tribal Nations: Proven experience working with a broad range of rural communities in support of a land-grant public access mission, and an interest in supporting successful relationships between the University and Tribal communities.
The Successful Candidate Will
MSU seeks an experienced academic leader with exceptional strategic and operational skills and leadership attributes complemented by advanced management expertise and success within a complex, higher education environment. The successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Empathetic Trust-Building and Shared Governance: Demonstrates authentic, open communication to actively engage faculty, staff, students, and administrators fostering genuine institutional partnership and mutual trust.
- Disciplined Execution and Resource Management: Pairs visionary academic leadership with strong management skills to translate strategic goals into concrete actions, align budgets, make difficult and transparent decisions around resource allocation and fiscal management, and use data-informed decision-making.
- Academic Credibility and Interdisciplinary Curiosity: Brings a distinguished record of scholarship while respecting varied disciplinary traditions and championing cross-college innovation, research, and creative activity.
- Decisive Leadership and Courageous Advocacy: Makes transparent, tough choices and as a visible, vocal, and steadfast champion for academic quality, academic freedom, openness to polite disagreement, and institutional priorities, while following through on those values in making decisions.
- Enthusiastic Campus and Community Engagement: Demonstrates a deep, genuine commitment to MSU and all the communities it serves, enthusiastically engaging with students, faculty, staff, and local partners across Bozeman and the region.
- External Engagement: Excels at engaging external partners, legislative bodies, industry leaders, and community stakeholders to advance MSU’s land-grant mission.
- Statewide Partnerships: Possesses an interest in advancing support for Montana’s rural communities and tribal nations.
- Inclusive Support and Cross-Divisional Collaboration: Connects Academic Affairs with Student Success, Extension, and support units while valuing and integrating staff and non-tenure-track faculty into community life.
- Humility, People-Centered Commitment and Retention: Approaches campus dialogue with constructive openness, demonstrating a long-term dedication to MSU’s people through practical efforts to support faculty and staff retention.
- Continuity: Demonstrates principles and remains visible and accessible, demonstrating a personal commitment to the institution and the region for years to come.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but as a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
The Program
The Department
The College
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Upon successful completion of search
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Application should be received by December 14, 2026 for full consideration. The committee will review application materials until the position is filled.
The application must include:
- a letter of interest
- current curriculum vitae/resumé
- contact information for five recent professional references
The above materials are to be submitted in PDF format through the AGB Search Portal here: Montana State University Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held strictly confidential; references will not be contacted without the applicant’s permission. Inquiries and nominations should be sent to MSUProvost@agbsearch.com or directed to:
Laura Woodworth-Ney, Ph.D.
Principal
laura.woodworth-ney@agbsearch.com
Principal
laura.woodworth-ney@agbsearch.com
Andrew Bowen
Senior Executive Search Consultant
andrew.bowen@agbsearch.com
Senior Executive Search Consultant
andrew.bowen@agbsearch.com
John E. Cech, Ph.D.
Executive Search Consultant
john.cech@agbsearch.com
Executive Search Consultant
john.cech@agbsearch.com
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
FLSA Details
FLSA Determination
FLSA Status
Exempt
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Senior Level Provost Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level provost job?
Candidates who land senior level provost roles typically bring a demonstrated record of academic leadership at the dean or associate provost level, experience managing institutional budgets, and a clear philosophy on faculty development and shared governance. Search committees at this level look for leaders who have driven curriculum change, navigated accreditation, and built coalitions across departments. A strong publication record or a history of securing research funding adds meaningful weight to an application.
Which companies hire senior level provosts?
Companies hiring senior level provosts right now include Virginia Tech, Regent University, and Lipscomb University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level is concentrated among research universities, liberal arts colleges, and large community college systems that are actively filling executive academic leadership vacancies.
Are there remote senior level provost jobs?
Yes, though senior level provost roles are predominantly on-site given their executive responsibilities. About 0% of senior level provost openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those arrangements are more common at fully online institutions or during interim and consulting engagements rather than in permanent chief academic officer roles.
What makes a provost role senior level?
A senior level provost role is defined by institution-wide authority rather than departmental oversight. These positions own academic policy, faculty hiring standards, and accreditation strategy across the entire institution. They also carry responsibility for mentoring deans and associate provosts, representing academic affairs to trustees and external partners, and setting the long-term educational vision that mid-level administrators then execute.
Which industries hire the most senior level provosts?
Senior Level provost roles concentrate in Education and Agriculture & Farming, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate accredited degree-granting programs or professional training divisions that require executive academic oversight and sustained investment in faculty leadership.