Provost

Job no: 493263
Position type: Staff, full-time (32+ hours per week)
Location: Iowa
Division/Equivalent: General University
Categories: Office of the Provost

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Title: Provost

Position Number: 999262

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience 

Job Summary:

Drake University invites applications and nominations for the position of provost. The University seeks a distinguished educator with a strong record of experience and success in academic administration. The provost serves as the academic leader of an outstanding faculty deeply committed to teaching and scholarship and as a key member of the President's Council.

The provost carries the primary responsibility for ensuring and enhancing the quality of undergraduate, graduate, and professional education and co-curricular opportunities at Drake through the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning, in scholarship, and in close student-faculty interactions. It is anticipated that the new provost will begin duties on or around July 1, 2026.

Full Search Profile:

Please visit https://www.drake.edu/provost-search/ for the full search profile.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

We welcome all applications, nominations, and inquiries. The provost search committee will begin a review of applications immediately
and continue work until an appointment is made. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by Oct. 1, 2025, and
include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and five professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers.
References will not be contacted without prior authorization from the applicant.
 
All application materials must be submitted using Drake University's online applicant system.
 
Due to the newly established $100,000 fee for new H1-B applications, Drake University is unable to provide new H1-B sponsorship at this time.
 

 

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