Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Academic Search
Connecticut, US · Posted September 18, 2026
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About the job
Southern Connecticut State University (Southern) recently launched its national search for Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Academic Search is assisting and welcomes inquiries, nominations, and applications.
Southern seeks a seasoned, innovative, and equity-minded academic leader and administrator with strong faculty credentials and a broad understanding of higher education. The Provost is responsible for setting priorities and providing creative, visionary, and collegial leadership grounded in a deep commitment to the academic enterprise and growth as a Carnegie Designated Research 2 university. Southern holds a grant portfolio of approximately $30.3 million with 200 active grants.
Founded in 1893, Southern enrolls approximately 10,000 students, 96% of whom are from the state of Connecticut. They are taught and mentored by 410 full-time faculty, of which about 95% of whom hold a doctorate or another appropriate terminal degree. With a 14:1 student-faculty ratio, faculty members are actively engaged in research, scholarship, and other creative activity, as well as the supervision of undergraduate and graduate research.
As part of the Connecticut State University System, Southern consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, the College of Education, the College of Health and Human Services, and the School of Graduate and Professional Studies. Together, they offer more than 225 academic programs. These include bachelor’s and master’s degrees as well as sixth-year professional diplomas and doctoral degrees in business administration, counselor education and supervision, educational leadership, nursing education, and social work.
Dr. Maria Thompson, Managing Director and Senior Consultant with Academic Search, is leading this search. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held in strict confidence. Prospective applicants who would like to schedule a confidential phone call may send their CVs to SCSUProvost@academicsearch.org.
For more information about the position, institution, qualifications and NEW ONLINE application process, please download the full position profile from the Academic Search website: https://www.academicsearch.org/open-searches-public Although the position is open until filled, candidates are encouraged to submit all materials by Sunday, October 25, 2026 , for full consideration.
Nominations are not required, but leaders who know outstanding candidates are encouraged to submit confidential nominations by sending the nominee’s full name, current position, institution or organization, and email address to SCSUProvost@academicsearch.org.
SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.