Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
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Job Location:
Yakima, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 310000 - 415000
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
WittKieffer is proud to partner with the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) as they search for an experienced collaborative and mission-driven academic leader to serve as its next Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs (Provost). All applications and nominations are welcomed.
Since graduating its inaugural class of 70 Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012 PNWU has grown substantially with five health science programs designed to meet the needs of rural and medically underserved communities in the five-state region of the Pacific Northwest including Washington Alaska Idaho Oregon and Montana.
Reporting directly to President Dr. Michael H. Mittelman the Provost serves as the chief academic officer with responsibility for academic management and oversight of the Universitys five colleges schools and programs. They will work in partnership with the Vice President of Research bolstering research endeavors and opportunities to advance the Universitys academic and scholarly excellence.
Building upon the success of PNWUs current 2025-2028 Strategic Plan the Provost will elevate the academic standing of the University; support the professional growth of both faculty and staff; advance PNWU as an inclusive learning community; and cultivate a culture of optimism trust and collaboration. They will invest in the recruitment development and retention of top faculty and university administrators; advance the capabilities and impact of the Office of the Provost; develop new and support existing programs; and advance organizational capacity.
The most successful candidates will possess earned academic credentials suitable for full academic rank at PNWU and hold a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree and clinical experience in an appropriate health sciences field or related addition a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in academic administration at an institution of higher education or an academic health center of similar complexity with progressive and broad experience leading across multiple graduate programs is required.
Applications should include as two separate documents a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the profile at . Professional references are not requested at this time. WittKieffer is assisting Pacific Northwest University in this search. For fullest consideration candidate materials should be received by March 11 2026.
Applications nominations and inquiries can be directed to:
Anticipated annual salary range for the opportunity is $310000 - $415000 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Relocation assistance available. Benefits include medical dental and paid time off. Full details: PNWU Employee Benefits .
PNWU is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment and student application decisions on the basis of merit. The University shall not discriminate against faculty staff volunteers students or applicants on the basis of race ethnicity color religion sex gender national origin age disability sexual orientation or gender identity marital status or any other characteristic protected by law for any reason including recruitment selection and promotion. As well PNWU prohibits all forms of harassment by students employees guests or volunteers whether intentional or unintentional on campus or at other owned or contracted facilities.
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