Provost

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership for academic excellence, faith integration, and student learning
• Lead and execute the academic components of the University’s strategic plan
• Oversee all academic schools, departments, and academic support units
• Lead academic program review, optimization, and selective new program development
• Serve as the senior academic leader for faculty affairs, shared governance, and academic policy
• Provide executive leadership for regional and professional accreditation
• Strengthen learning outcomes, assessment systems, and evidence-based improvement practices
• Oversee academic budgets and resource allocation in partnership with the President

Requirements

• Active and committed Seventh-day Adventist Christian
• Earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution
• Eligible for appointment at senior faculty rank
• Progressive academic leadership experience (e.g., Dean, Associate Provost, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience with accreditation, assessment, and academic quality assurance
• Experience as a full-time faculty member with teaching and scholarly responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Record of leadership in faith-based or mission-centered higher education
• Proven success leading academic strategy in enrollment-dependent institutions
• Ability to align academic programs with enrollment growth and workforce needs
• Leadership background in graduate, professional, online, or hybrid education
• Demonstrated success leading institutional change and organizational renewal

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Tuition assistance for employees and dependents
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and leadership support

About the Company

Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education grounded in the Seventh-day Adventist tradition. Located in Takoma Park, Maryland, we offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across several academic schools, focusing on mission-centered excellence and long-term sustainability.