Provost

Opportunity and Position Summary

The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) seeks an innovative and collaborative leader to provide vision and thoughtful oversight of all aspects of academic life at the University. At a pivotal moment in its history, USJ offers its next Provost the opportunity to help shape the future of a financially strong, mission-driven institution committed to academic excellence, professional preparation, and student success. Guided by USJ’s institutional positioning “Educated to do well. Empowered to do good.,” the Provost will ensure that USJ maintains high-quality academic programs consistent with its Mercy heritage and aligned with student demand and workforce needs; extend academic partnerships with regional healthcare, corporate, and social service entities; nurture positive and productive relationships among faculty, staff, and students; and be a visible presence in University life.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in academic administration

A record of teaching, scholarship, and service that merits appointment at the full professor level

An earned doctorate or other appropriate terminal degree from an accredited institution

A record as an academic administrator who has led significant programmatic growth

Experience with national and specialized accreditation as well as state licensure and in structured program review for non-accredited programs

A record of financial acumen with demonstrated experience in budget control

Experience in academic and overall strategic planning and the proven capacity to implement complex, time-sensitive projects as well as broad strategic initiatives

Procedure for Candidacy

Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Interested individuals should provide a letter describing their interest in and qualification for the position, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of five professional references. This search will be conducted maintaining full confidentiality of all candidates until the campus visit; references will not be contacted without the prior knowledge and approval of the candidate. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. For full consideration, candidates are urged to submit their materials as early as possible and no later than November 20, 2026 . Ideally the next Provost will assume the role on July 1, 2027.

Compensation

The University of Saint Joseph offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. In compliance with Connecticut’s pay transparency law, the annual base salary range for this position is $260,000–$290,000. The University of Saint Joseph considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, relevant work experience, education, specialized skills, internal equity, and external market data when extending an offer. The final salary is determined by the Human Resources Office based on these factors. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or other compensation. USJ faculty and staff work on-campus. Benefit-eligible employees can participate in the University’s health and welfare benefits program, including medical/dental insurance and retirement plan (403b) matching, subject to the terms and eligibility requirements of the plan. To learn more about employee benefits click here .