President

The University of Vermont (UVM), among the nation’s most historic and unique universities, seeks an inspirational and collaborative leader to serve as its next President. This is a singular opportunity to lead a dynamic and fast-growing institution that stands at the forefront of addressing some of the most pressing needs and intractable problems of our time. 

As Vermont’s land grant and only comprehensive research university, UVM plays a vital role in the well-being of communities and people across the state. The University community includes 4,482 faculty and staff. It educates students, conducts research, and serves the state through its seven undergraduate schools and colleges, honors college, graduate college, division of professional and continuing education, UVM Extension, and the Larner College of Medicine. The affiliated UVM Medical Center is the state’s top hospital, and the University of Vermont Health Network is an integrated health system that provides care for more than 1 million residents in Vermont and Northern New York. With an enrollment approaching 15,000, including nearly 12,000 undergraduates, UVM remains a student-centered residential university with faculty-student relationships most commonly found in a liberal arts college combined with the resources and impact of a research institution. Research funding at the University has more than doubled since 2017 and it will be designated as an R1 institution in 2025. UVM’s size, commitment to teaching, and prioritization of engaged and interdisciplinary research give it the opportunity to be a truly distinctive R1 university. One that balances education, research, engagement, and workforce development for the betterment of the university, the state, and the world.

The President will be charged with providing inspirational and unifying leadership across the college and schools, the college of medicine, and the university’s administrative divisions; consolidating recent gains in enrollment and research; modernizing systems and infrastructure; growing resources; building and stewarding external relationships in the state and beyond; and attracting and retaining talented people during a time of significant change in higher education. 

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 in confidence below. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.

Greg Esposito and Vijay Saraswat are leading this search with Robin Dougherty, Melissa DePretto Behan, and Elizabeth Arvanitis.

The University of Vermont is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.