Provost

Description

U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks Thomas College as a top college in Maine for social mobility. Our clear career focus and one-of-a-kind Guaranteed Job Program makes it possible to advance faster in the arts and sciences, business, and education. Earn an undergraduate degree in three years and then choose from a variety of in-person or online graduate degree programs that can be completed in one-year or two. Located in Waterville, Maine, Thomas College is your pathway to a promising future, guaranteed. Learn more at thomas.edu.

Thomas College seeks a creative, dynamic academic leader as its next provost and chief academic officer. The next provost of Thomas College will have a track record of supporting undergraduate and graduate education and student success initiatives. He/she/they should have experience designing innovative academic degree and outreach programs, working with educational, corporate, and community partners, and developing entrepreneurial programs. The provost will partner with the president to lead implementation of the next strategic plan of the College.

The qualified candidate must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree, successful record of promotion through academic rank. Must have experience in academic leadership at the college/University level.

Preferred consideration will be given to candidates with experience working with first generation students; retention and completion initiatives; seeking, administering, and working on federal grants. Experience with donor stewardship, fundraising, and revenue generation; experience in STEM leadership.

Thomas offers a competitive benefits package to include:

Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 6% 403(b) matching plan, paid vacation, paid sick leave, thirteen paid holidays, on-site gym, meal discounts and free tuition for employees, spouse and dependent children.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV or resume and names of three professional references. Please include an email address on your application materials by February 14, 2025.