Provost and Vice-President, Academic
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The University of Saskatchewans main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Guided by ohpahotân oohpaahotaan the Universitys Indigenous Strategy the University of Saskatchewan is deeply committed to fostering a supportive inclusive and collaborative academic environment. The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is one of Canadas leading research-intensive medical-doctoral universities and a member of the U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities. Home to more than 26000 students and 7000 faculty and staff USask is a vibrant academic community committed to discovery student success and meaningful societal impact. With more than 200 programs across a comprehensive range of disciplines USask combines academic breadth with a strong culture of interdisciplinary collaboration. The University is also deeply committed to international engagement leveraging global partnerships internationally enriched learning experiences and collaborative research that amplify the Universitys impact and contribute to addressing complex challenges around the world. Its research strengths - spanning food security water security energy and human animal and environmental health - are supported by over $400 million in annual research funding and world-class infrastructure including the Canadian Light Source (the countrys only synchrotron facility) the Global Institute for Food Security the Global Institute for Water Security the Sylvia Fedoruk Centre for Nuclear Innovation and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) a national leader in infectious disease research and pandemic preparedness. The University of Saskatchewan is developing a new strategic plan to guide its focus growth and impact to 2035. Grounded in Saskatchewans people place strengths and opportunities the heart of this initiative is built on the belief that USasks most meaningful global contributions will emerge from its local context. Leveraging what Saskatchewan has and what Saskatchewan does well the University can identify where it is best positioned to make a distinctive impact on the global stage. To inform this work USask is consulting broadly with internal and external stakeholders. To date USask has engaged over 3000 faculty staff and students industry executives donors alumni community and government officials. These perspectives are helping the institution coalesce around bold ideas that will shape its direction for the next decade. With new Presidential leadership a refreshed strategic direction and significant institutional momentum USask is at a pivotal moment in its evolution and is seeking a visionary and collaborative leader as its next Provost and Vice-President Academic. This is a uniquely compelling opportunity for a new Provost to shape the academic direction of a globally engaged research-intensive university. Reporting to the President and serving as USasks Chief Academic Officer the Provost and Vice-President Academic provides institution-wide leadership in shaping and advancing the Universitys academic strategy including teaching and learning student and faculty recruitment academic policies and structures and faculty relations. The Provost also oversees Indigenous Engagement the Library and the Universitys Galleries & Museums. They will work closely with Deans faculty and partners to foster academic excellence advance innovation in teaching and learning and deliver an exceptional student experience. The Provost supports effective university resource planning and financial sustainability in close partnership with the CFO as part of the Strategic Finance Committee; collaborates closely with the Vice-President Research to align and integrate the Universitys overall teaching learning and research missions; and contributes to university-wide decision-making as part of the Presidents Executive Committee. The role also involves engagement with government and external partners while exemplifying the Universitys core values of collegiality equity inclusivity integrity and respect. The ideal candidate is a respected academic leader with a record of scholarship and extensive senior leadership experience in a complex university environment. They bring deep credibility in teaching research and academic leadership along with an understanding of the Canadian higher education landscape. A strategic collegial and values-driven leader they excel at translating vision into action aligning academic priorities with resources and fostering transparent inclusive decision-making. They are an effective communicator and relationship builder who values shared governance actively engages faculty staff and students builds trust across communities and fosters strong relationships both within and beyond the University promoting a culture of respect and accountability. Deeply committed to student success teaching excellence and research impact the successful candidate advances a clear academic vision while embedding equity diversity inclusion and Indigenization into all aspects of the academic enterprise. Inquiries and/or nominations can be submitted in confidence to Andrea Patrick and Krutika Hotwani of Odgers at . This is a publicly advertised job posting for an existing vacancy. Applications by way of a curriculum vitae and letter of interest are encouraged immediately and by August 7 2026 through this link: Date: 7/7/2026 #LI-DNI The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive contribute and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action. Required Experience: Chief
Closing Date:8/7/2026
We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province nationally and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by thedeybwewin taapwaywin tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.
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