Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

University of Michigan–Flint

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

The University of Michigan-Flint invites dynamic and innovative individuals to apply for the esteemed position of Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Join a highly regarded and notable institution where your forward-thinking ideas and strategic expertise will drive academic excellence and nurture a diverse, inclusive, and vibrant intellectual community. Embark on this unparalleled opportunity to influence the lives of students, faculty, and staff, fostering a culture of curiosity, discovery, and societal impact. If you are ready to lead with purpose and inspire transformative change, we encourage you to make your mark at UM-Flint.

UM-Flint serves approximately 6,500 learners and offers degrees in over 190 areas of study with over 60 graduate programs and certificates, including more than 5 doctoral programs. The academic campus community comprises over 500 faculty members, in addition to over 450 staff. Faculty pour their expertise and creativity into developing research and service-learning projects that match course curricula with the world’s most pressing issues. These projects bring learning to life, address community needs and fulfill students’ desires to contribute to the common good. This dedication to service has earned UM-Flint many accolades. In 2010 and again in 2019, UM-Flint received the prestigious Carnegie Classification for Civic Engagement. Then, in 2012, UM-Flint was selected as the first recipient of the “Engaged Campus of Year Award” presented by the Michigan Campus Compact.

Representing AGB Search, Senior Executive Search Consultants Sally Mason, and Garry W. Owens, and Executive Search Consultant Sarah Dirksen will be assisting the University of Michigan-Flint - Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Search Advisory Committee. Should prospective nominators or potential candidates have questions or wish to seek additional information, they are encouraged to email either Dr. Mason (sally.mason@agbsearch.com), or Dr. Owens (garry.owens@agbsearch.com) to arrange time for a confidential conversation prior to submitting materials.

A complete Leadership Profile with additional information about the University and the responsibilities of the position can be found here. Additional information about UM-Flint may be found at www.umflint.edu.

Applicants are requested to submit the following materials:

1. A letter of interest, which addresses specifically how the candidate’s experiences and qualifications intersect with the University of Michigan-Flint's listed responsibilities, required qualifications, expected experience, and Strategic Priorities as outlined in the Leadership Profile;
2. A current curriculum vitae; and
3. A list of five professional references with email addresses, telephone numbers and a brief explanation of your professional relationship. (References will not be contacted without prior authorization from the applicant. Candidate confidentiality will be respected to the highest degree allowable under the laws of the State of Michigan.

For full consideration, application materials should be submitted through the AGB Search portal system accessible via this link by January 27, 2025. Please direct any questions regarding the application process to UMFlint-Provost@agbsearch.com.

Nominations and expressions of interest are encouraged and should be directed to UMFlint-Provost@agbsearch.com or to the AGB search consultants listed above. All candidate names will remain confidential throughout the search.

The University of Michigan is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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