Exec VP Academic Affairs and Provost

University of Cincinnati
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Jan 14, 2026
Job Description Apply now Job Title: Exec VP Academic Affairs and Provost Posting Start Date: 12/15/25 Work Arrangement: Onsite Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success. Job Overview Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost In a world changing at an ever-accelerating pace, the role of an urban university has never been more important or exciting. Intense global competition and monumental challenges present enormous opportunities to elevate the human experience. The University of Cincinnati (UC) is actively implementing its strategic direction, Next Lives Here, to lead urban public universities into a new era of innovation and impact. Next Lives Here builds on our past and envisions our role in defining the future. It is meant to disrupt academia's conventional ways of thinking and doing. Our vision embraces: Academic Excellence: Accelerating and expanding student success. Urban Impact: Positively transforming our community and society in measurable ways. Innovation Agenda: Challenging existing paradigms, discovering the unknown and creating our future. Essential Functions To meet our mission as a public university, we have adopted an aggressive growth mindset in education, discovery and creativity. We have embraced innovation at all levels of our operations. Together, this has placed UC on an unprecedented trajectory to positively impact society's Next leaders. UC's Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, reporting to the University President, will be a scholar who champions academic priorities, fosters innovation and academic excellence, supports student success alongside scholarly achievement, promotes access, and advances UC as a leading public urban research institution. Next Lives Here has unleashed exciting opportunities for the Provost to shape UC and impact our region. The Provost will be a leader who aligns ambition with accountability to translate Next Lives Here into measurable milestones in the academic space, leading to sustained and sustainable success for UC. Essential Functions The Provost will work collaboratively with the President, Deans, Faculty, and Staff to reimagine our academic programs and will be responsible for liberating UC's creativity and passion through targeted resource investments. The Provost will be a key partner in research and innovation by supporting faculty scholarship and positioning UC to engage more intentionally with our business and surrounding communities through the emerging Cincinnati Innovation District. As forward-leaning digital leader, the ideal candidate will be one who embraces modernization and transformation, forging a path that will ensure that UC will be an innovation leader now and in the future. In addition to working with Deans and Faculty, the Provost will also work closely with our Academic Health Center and the Executive Vice President for Health Affairs to enhance the impact of our clinical programs and improve health outcomes in the city and this region. Essential Functions The next Provost will have the opportunity to build out the next phase of the strategic direction, while also supporting ongoing investments in Next Lives Here, including: Strategic Sizing: Balancing the recruitment and retention of an increasing student population while enhancing the quality of academic programs. Elevating the Future:Growing programs of excellence in all disciplines with the ability to expand our knowledge, which in turn increases our competitiveness and our ability to retain and attract the top creative and scholarly talent to UC. Bearcat Promise: Equipping every student with tools and experiences to complete their degree and prepare them for a career and professional life after graduation. CPS Strong: Strategically engaging and graduating Cincinnati Public Schools students. Co-op 2.0: Expanding experiential learning opportunities to all of our students, whether graduate or undergraduate, in person or online Essential Functions Humanities & Social Sciences Growing programs of excellence with the ability to expand our knowledge over that which makes us human, thereby taking the arts, humanities, and social science disciplines to the next level. Next Graduate Scholars: Intentionally growing and enhancing PhD programs and the R1 research enterprise. Digital Transformation: Modernizing core academic practice and business processes with personalized and advanced digital systems. Digital Futures: Integrating research partnerships around a digital core to expand knowledge and create applied solutions to real-world problems. Biosciences & Bioeconomy: Bolstering research and innovation in the life and natural sciences and biotechnology through advances in engineering, computing and information sciences. Additional Qualifications Considered The ideal candidate will display the following important qualifications and attributes: Substantial, relevant senior leadership experience at an academic institution or academically oriented research institution. Service as Dean, Senior Vice Provost, Vice President, Provost, President or position with an analogous scope of responsibilities and line authority. Eligible for tenure as a Full Professor in one of our colleges and has a terminal degree from an accredited institution on the basis of their academic record of scholarship, teaching, and service. Commitment to access and success, along with a track record of creating an environment that is inclusive. The full position profile can be accessed at https://www.greenwoodsearch.com/current-opportunities Additional information about the University of Cincinnati may be found at: https://www.uc.edu/ Application and Nomination Process APPLICATION AND NOMINATION PROCESS Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting the University of Cincinnati in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be directed to Greenwood Asher & Associates. Please do not apply to this posting, to be considered, materials must be submitted to Greenwood Asher. Application materials should include: a letter of interest that addresses specifically how the candidate's experiences and qualifications intersect with UC's qualifications, attributes and listed strategic priorities as presented in the EVP and Provost Profile A current resume/curriculum vitae The search will be conducted with a commitment of confidentiality for all candidates except those who are invited to participate in campus forums. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. For best consideration, applications and nominations should be provided by February 6, 2026. Please direct inquiries, nominations, and application materials to: Julie Schrodt, Senior Executive Search Consultant E-mail: julieschrodt@greenwoodsearch.com Andriel Dees, J.D., Vice President for Executive Search E-mail: andrieldees@greenwoodsearch.com Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include: Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page athttps://www.uc.edu/careers.html UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here:https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources atjobs@uc.edu. Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ:100575 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Apply now