Provost

Dartmouth seeks a distinguished academic and strategic administrative leader to serve as Provost. Dartmouth's profile is unique in higher education in combining the energy, activity, and resources of a major research university with an unparalleled dedication to undergraduate education across the arts and sciences as well as engineering. The next Provost, as the chief academic and budgetary officer of the institution, will be charged with leveraging Dartmouth’s commitment to academic excellence and its distinctive institutional assets to advance Dartmouth’s impact in the world. 

Dartmouth has a long and distinguished record of leadership and innovation in higher education. President Sian Leah Beilock has redoubled Dartmouth’s commitment to leading the field, utilizing the institution’s size, scope, and tight-knit community as advantages to forge a bold path in an important moment for higher education. The Provost position at Dartmouth represents an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced leader to guide university-wide strategy at an institution on the cutting edge. The role is central to driving institutional objectives across a wide range of areas, including academics, research and scholarship, budget, and finance. The Provost leads university-wide strategy in areas such as the rise of AI in research and pedagogy, climate and sustainability, a vibrant arts community, global engagement, and the growth and future direction of graduate programs.

The position requires a leader who is comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity and who has the collaborative instincts, listening skills, empathy, and emotional intelligence necessary to bring together varied constituents across the community. The Provost will bring exceptional managerial skills to the task of leading and developing a diverse team and campus community with unique talents, academic specialties, and experiences. In addition to advancing academic excellence and research, the Provost will enhance Dartmouth’s distinctive and celebrated undergraduate student experience through a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. The Provost oversees the budget as the chief budget officer, managing the allocation of resources to support institutional goals and priorities. A successful candidate will bring an outstanding record of scholarly achievement and a record of bold leadership, turning plans into a reality. Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and make timely but considered decisions are essential for success in the position. 

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent electronically below.

John Muckle is leading this search with Becky Piper and Stephen Kalogeras.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other category protected by applicable law, in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment, or other school administered programs. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.