Provost
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Job Location:
Takoma Park, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 105000 - 130000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Provost
Department: Academic Administration
Reports to: President
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range:$105000.00-$130000.00
Interview process will begin the first week of March 2026.
About Washington Adventist University
Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education grounded in the Seventh-day Adventist tradition. Located in Takoma Park Maryland we offer undergraduate graduate and professional programs across three academic schools:
Why This Role Is Compelling
As Provost you will serve as the Universitys Chief Academic Officer and second-ranking executive with responsibility for academic strategy faculty affairs curriculum assessment accreditation and student academic success. You will lead the academic enterprise in close partnership with the President and collaborate with senior leaders across enrollment finance student life and advancement.
In this role we are looking for a leader who can balance academic vision operational execution and financial stewardship - ensuring that academic programs advance our mission while supporting enrollment strength and institutional vitality.
Key Responsibilities
Academic Leadership & Strategy
In the first 1218 months we would expect you to have:
We are seeking a leader who is:
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE NOTICES
Washington Adventist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin marital status veteran status genetic information or disability in employment or in the provision of services. WAU complies with all applicable federal and state laws including the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability please contact the Office of Human Resources. Washington Adventist University provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Maryland law.
As a religiously affiliated institution Washington Adventist University exercises its constitutional and statutory rights to give preference in employment to members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and reserves the right to claim exemption from certain provisions of Title IX and Title VII where they conflict with the universitys religious beliefs and values.
Department: Academic Administration
Reports to: President
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range:$105000.00-$130000.00
Interview process will begin the first week of March 2026.
About Washington Adventist University
Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education grounded in the Seventh-day Adventist tradition. Located in Takoma Park Maryland we offer undergraduate graduate and professional programs across three academic schools:
- School of Arts & Social Sciences
- School of Health Professions Science & Wellness
- School of Graduate & Professional Studies
Why This Role Is Compelling
- Enterprise impact: You will have broad authority to shape academic strategy program quality and faculty success across the institution.
- Strategic moment: We are optimizing our academic portfolio strengthening graduate and professional education and aligning programs with student and workforce demand.
- Mission-driven leadership: You will lead academic excellence within a clearly articulated faith-based mission.
- Presidential partnership: You will serve as a core member of the Presidents Cabinet working closely with the President to influence institutional direction and decision-making.
- Community and location: We are located in a vibrant diverse region with access to local national and international partnerships.
As Provost you will serve as the Universitys Chief Academic Officer and second-ranking executive with responsibility for academic strategy faculty affairs curriculum assessment accreditation and student academic success. You will lead the academic enterprise in close partnership with the President and collaborate with senior leaders across enrollment finance student life and advancement.
In this role we are looking for a leader who can balance academic vision operational execution and financial stewardship - ensuring that academic programs advance our mission while supporting enrollment strength and institutional vitality.
Key Responsibilities
Academic Leadership & Strategy
- Provide vision and leadership for academic excellence faith integration and student learning.
- Lead and execute the academic components of the Universitys strategic plan using data-informed decision-making.
- Oversee all academic schools departments and academic support units.
- Advance innovation in teaching learning modalities and program delivery.
- Ensure academic programs are mission-aligned market-responsive and financially viable.
- Lead academic program review optimization and selective new program development (e.g. graduate professional pre-college continuing education).
- Partner with enrollment marketing and student life leaders to align academic strategy with recruitment retention and completion goals.
- Serve as the Universitys senior academic leader for faculty affairs shared governance and academic policy.
- Lead faculty recruitment development evaluation promotion and retention.
- Foster a culture of trust accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Provide executive leadership for regional and professional accreditation.
- Strengthen learning outcomes assessment systems and evidence-based improvement practices.
- Ensure compliance with academic standards policies and reporting requirements.
- Oversee academic budgets and resource allocation in partnership with the President and Executive Vice President of Finance.
- Evaluate and enhance academic administrative structures and operational effectiveness.
- Supervise the Office of Academic Administration with the opportunity to restructure operations as needed.
- Support fundraising initiatives and cultivate academic partnerships at the direction of the President.
- Represent WAU within church community professional and higher education networks.
In the first 1218 months we would expect you to have:
- Established a clear academic program portfolio strategy aligned with enrollment demand and mission priorities.
- Strengthened accreditation readiness and assessment infrastructure.
- Improved collaboration and trust with faculty governance bodies.
- Clarified the academic contribution to student success persistence and completion.
- Aligned the academic leadership team around shared goals expectations and accountability.
- Active and committed Seventh-day Adventist Christian.
- Hold an earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution.
- Eligible for appointment at senior faculty rank.
- Progressive academic leadership experience (e.g. Dean Associate Provost or equivalent).
- Demonstrated experience with accreditation assessment and academic quality assurance.
- Experience as a full-time faculty member with teaching and scholarly responsibilities.
- A record of leadership in faith-based or mission-centered higher education.
- Proven success leading academic strategy in enrollment-dependent institutions.
- Demonstrated ability to align academic programs with enrollment growth and workforce needs.
- Leadership background in graduate professional online or hybrid education.
- Demonstrated success leading institutional change and organizational renewal.
We are seeking a leader who is:
- Strategic and mission-centered with strong judgment and integrity.
- Collaborative and inclusive with deep respect for faculty voice and shared governance.
- Results-oriented and data-informed.
- A skilled communicator who builds trust across diverse stakeholders.
- Comfortable leading through complexity constraint and change.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
- Comprehensive health dental vision and prescription coverage
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- Tuition assistance for employees and dependents
- Life and disability insurance
- Professional development and leadership support
LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE NOTICES
Washington Adventist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin marital status veteran status genetic information or disability in employment or in the provision of services. WAU complies with all applicable federal and state laws including the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability please contact the Office of Human Resources. Washington Adventist University provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Maryland law.
As a religiously affiliated institution Washington Adventist University exercises its constitutional and statutory rights to give preference in employment to members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and reserves the right to claim exemption from certain provisions of Title IX and Title VII where they conflict with the universitys religious beliefs and values.
About Company
WAU is a private university offering programs in Arts & Social Sciences, Graduate and Professional Studies, and Health Professions, Science & Wellness.
