Provost and Vice-President, Academic

ontariotechu • Oshawa, ON

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Provost and Vice-President, Academic serves as the senior academic leader of Ontario Tech University, reporting to the President and Vice-Chancellor. This role provides leadership for all academic programs and initiatives, playing a critical part in advancing academic excellence during a period of growth and transformation. The Provost will focus on strengthening academic planning, accelerating program development, and fostering a culture of innovation while maintaining academic rigor. Key responsibilities include overseeing the University's budget, academic policies, procedures, and strategic academic planning. The incumbent will collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure high-quality education, promote academic excellence, and foster an inclusive learning environment. This role is integral to the development and implementation of the University's next strategic and academic plans. As a member of the Senior Executive Team, the Provost collaborates with peers to drive the academic mission, ensuring long-term sustainability, responsible budget management, community engagement, and institutional reputation.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree in a relevant field or equivalent, with a record of scholarship that justifies appointment at the rank of Professor.
• Extensive experience in academic leadership roles, at the dean level and/or provost, vice-president, or associate vice-president level.
• Strong understanding of university governance and the dynamics of bicameral decision-making.
• A track record of advancing innovation in teaching and learning, including technology-enabled education and experiential learning.
• Experience managing academic resources and budgets effectively.
• Proven ability to build alignment, influence outcomes, and deliver results across a complex organization.
• Commitment to Reconciliation and diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of academic life, demonstrated in actions and decisions you have taken.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing on a vision and strategic plan.
• Demonstrated experience in academic planning, program development, and quality assurance.
• Strong knowledge of current trends and best practices in higher education and familiarity with accreditation standards and the academic cyclical review process.
• Demonstrated experience managing relationships and partnerships within a unionized environment, including university departments, associations, and among faculty, staff, and students.
• Demonstrated skill and transparency in strategic financial management and long-term resource planning, including multi-million-dollar budgets.
• Experience creating a culture where excellence and innovation in teaching, service, research, and scholarly activities are valued, rewarded, and celebrated.

Nice To Haves

• Entrepreneurial and engaging leadership style, able to navigate a rapidly changing environment, take calculated risks, and find opportunities to innovate through interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Exceptional communication skills, including strong listening skills, and a collaborative and collegial mindset.
• Integrity, compassion, and vision, embodying and exemplifying the values of the University.
• A solution-focused problem solver with the ability to maintain resilience under pressure.
• Commitment to academic and creative excellence and academic freedom.
• A good steward who makes their organization stronger, more relevant, and more sustainable than when they started.
• Ability to adapt to changing local, provincial, national, and international landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the University’s academic vision and priorities, translating strategy into clear, actionable plans with measurable outcomes.
• Ensure alignment across faculties and units while maintaining momentum in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Advance excellence in teaching, learning, and research by supporting high-quality academic programs and accelerating the development and renewal of offerings.
• Champion innovation in delivery models, including online, hybrid, and in-person learning, and promote the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence.
• Build and lead a high-performing academic leadership team, fostering a culture of collaboration, clarity, and accountability.
• Set expectations, support and develop Deans and academic leaders, and engage in constructive, at times difficult, conversations to ensure progress and results.
• Contribute to enrolment strategy and long-term institutional sustainability through responsible academic planning and resource allocation.
• Support growth across domestic and international markets and ensure efficient, effective use of academic resources.
• Strengthen internal collaboration and external partnerships that support the academic mission.
• Provide leadership on the evolution of academic spaces and contribute to a modern, connected campus that reflects the University’s future-focused vision.

Benefits

• The University is committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.
• The University will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate.
• The University is committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

What This Job Offers

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