Vice-President, Academic (Provost)

Cape Breton University is actively seeking an experienced strategic leader to serve as their next Vice President Academic (Provost) in a full-time continuous Cape Breton UniversityCape Breton University (CBU) is one of Canadas youngest and most innovative universities. Committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation and thought leadership CBU strives to create a global academic experience and build a sustainable future for Cape Breton Island. Home to nearly 4000 students CBU is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning. This excellence extends throughout the Institutions diverse community of valued faculty and staff who relish the idea of helping to create and promote a quality environment at CBU. CBU delivers an authentic multicultural experience to all who become part of its community. Surrounded by pristine natural landscape vibrant culture and welcoming communities on Canadas stunning east coast CBU attracts students from more than 50 countries around the world. CBU prides itself on providing personalized educational opportunities that focus on academics research student services a vibrant campus life and cutting-edge Breton University is deeply rooted in the Cape Breton community and understands the importance of its operations to the cultural economic and social fabric of our island. Our mission is underscored by principles of being both globally focus and locally SummaryThe Vice President Academic (Provost) provides senior academic leadership for CBU faculty and staff including the development and delivery of innovative academic programming and strategic planning. This position promotes the highest standards of excellence in teaching and research through effective curriculum design outcomes-based assessment providing learning resources and by supporting the professional development of faculty and directly to the President & Vice Chancellor of CBU the Vice President leads the academic planning process including the oversight of School-specific and other unit strategies the ongoing review and renewal of academic programs and the continued enhancement of the student learning experience. As a member of the University Executive Team and University Leadership Team and ex officio member of the Board of Governors the position collaborates to plan allocations for budgets technology and addition the Vice President Academic (Provost) serves as the lead academic representative to external Vice President leads the generation and allocation of academic budgets in line with University priorities and budgeted funding. Therefore must work closely with the President and CFO on these matters. Responsible for ensuring that Academic Schools operate within their allocated position oversees the Deans of the Academic Schools and holds responsibility for the Library and Unamaki YouAs the ideal candidate you possess a strong hands-on work ethic strong communication skills a forward-thinking mindset strong analytical skills a passion for building strong relationships and supporting team qualify you will need an PhD with demonstrated success in teaching research scholarship public policy and creative roles. Proven success in managing strategically and leading teams at a Dean the following skills and background will be highly valued:Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with diverse internal and external constituencies regionally nationally and understanding of critical success factors driving innovative academic leading through financial acumen and experience managing academic budgets. Understands the importance of good financial management and the need to be fiscally in academic labour CBUWhen you chose a career at CBU you will have an opportunity to not only thrive professionally but you will also be exposed to the myriad of cultural landscapes that are found on Cape Breton Island creating a truly unique style of living. With an excellent benefit package that includes but not limited to: defined benefit pension plan group insurance health/dental wellness and vacation days along with a highly competitive salary range; CBUs welcoming environmenthas made us an employer of choice for upload your cover letter resume and references. Criminal Record Check for Vulnerable Sector Screening may be required. All documents must be uploaded to Additional Documents if no designated area is listed. Incomplete applications may not be must be received by 11:00PM on May 1st 2026. If you would like to receive further information on this opportunity please contact Terri Lynn Laffin () or Human Resources ().