Provost and Vice-President, Academic

Langara College • Redmond, WA

22h

About The Position

Langara College, known as snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓—“house of teachings”—is a leading public undergraduate institution located in Vancouver, British Columbia, on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam people. Serving nearly 20,000 learners annually across more than 130 programs and 60 fields of study, the College is widely recognized as one of British Columbia’s most successful university transfer institutions.

Reporting to the President and CEO, the Provost and Vice-President, Academic serves as the College’s senior academic leader, providing strategic and operational oversight of the academic and student services portfolio. The role encompasses responsibility for academic planning, program development and renewal, applied research, and the integration of educational technologies, while also overseeing key student services including enrolment, accessibility, counselling, athletics, and student engagement.

As a central member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Provost works collaboratively across the institution to advance Langara’s academic mandate.

The ideal candidate will bring significant senior leadership experience within complex post-secondary environments, coupled with a deep understanding of academic governance, program quality assurance, unionized environments, and student success strategies. An inclusive and values-driven leader, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to mentor and empower academic leaders while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

This role, based out of Vancouver, BC, is an exceptional opportunity at a pivotal moment as Langara advances its strategic priorities, strengthens community partnerships, and continues to enhance the learning experience for a diverse and growing student population.

The expected salary range for this position is $182,817 - $280,319.

Requirements

• Significant senior leadership experience within complex post-secondary environments
• Deep understanding of academic governance, program quality assurance, unionized environments, and student success strategies
• Ability to mentor and empower academic leaders while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic and operational oversight of the academic and student services portfolio
• Responsibility for academic planning, program development and renewal, applied research, and the integration of educational technologies
• Overseeing key student services including enrolment, accessibility, counselling, athletics, and student engagement
• Collaboratively work across the institution to advance Langara’s academic mandate

Benefits

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs
• Access to on-site daycare subject to availability
• Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability
• Course/program tuition reimbursements
• Wellness classes and campus engagement events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed