Provost and Dean of the College

The Citadel • Charleston, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, seeks an accomplished academic leader to serve as Provost and Dean of the College. Reporting to the President, the Provost serves as the College's Chief Academic Officer, directing the Deans of the College's Schools and collaborating with the Commandant's office to align the academic and military components of a Citadel education. The Provost will also collaborate with the college’s other Vice Presidents as part of the President’s senior leadership team. The Citadel is a senior military college located on a 300-acre campus in Charleston, South Carolina, with approximately 2,300 cadets and close to 1,000 graduate students. The College maintains an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nearly all faculty hold a doctorate or the highest degree in their field. The successful candidate will bring a record of academic leadership, including experience with faculty affairs, curriculum, and accreditation, along with the ability to lead within a structured, values-driven military campus culture. The Provost will wear a uniform and will hold the grade of Brigadier General in the South Carolina Militia (SCM).

Requirements

• An earned doctorate or terminal degree.
• Scholarly credentials appropriate for a tenured appointment.
• A successful record of senior academic leadership at the dean level or higher.
• Experience with faculty affairs, curriculum, and accreditation.
• Ability to lead within a structured, values-driven military campus culture.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with both a traditional undergraduate program and adult, graduate, or online education.
• Military experience is not necessary, but the Provost will wear a uniform and will hold the grade of Brigadier General in the South Carolina Militia (SCM).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the College's Chief Academic Officer.
• Direct the Deans of the College's Schools.
• Collaborate with the Commandant's office to align academic and military components.
• Collaborate with other Vice Presidents as part of the President’s senior leadership team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree