Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Main Campus
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- C level
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Must have
- Tenured with a doctorate (PhD) or terminal degree from an accredited institution.
- A distinguished record of academic achievement and leadership in higher education, typically at the dean or provost level.
- A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible academic administrative experience; minimum of 5 years of teaching experience; at least 3 years in a Chair or Dean position. Excellent teaching recor
- Demonstrated success in leading academic innovation, managing complex budgets, and fostering collaborative teams.
- Commitment to shared governance, faculty development, and student-centered education.
Nice to have
- Understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing higher education.
- Experience with regional and program-specific accreditation.
- Familiarity with online and hybrid learning environments and educational technologies.
Full description
At Marymount University, we believe meaningful work happens when talented people come together with shared purpose. We serve not only our students—but one another—creating a culture where teamwork, adaptability, and resilience are part of everyday practice,
Located in Arlington, Virginia, just minutes from Washington, D.C., Marymount offers a dynamic and forward-looking environment where innovation is encouraged and flexibility is valued. We understand that higher education is evolving, and we embrace change with creativity, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Our faculty and staff thrive in a community that prioritizes communication, cross-functional collaboration, and service-driven leadership. Whether working directly with students or supporting them behind the scenes, every role contributes to a shared mission: helping students grow, succeed, and lead with purpose and confidence.
Marymount University Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost
Marymount University stands at a pivotal moment in its 75-year history. Founded in 1950 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Marymount has grown from a small, regional women’s college into a nationally recognized, globally connected Catholic university recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to serving others, and preparing its 4,300 students for success. Located in Arlington, Virginia—just minutes from downtown Washington, D.C.—Marymount was the first Catholic university and the first Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Commonwealth, proudly representing the region's diversity and vibrancy.
Today, Marymount is a university on the rise. The institution recently earned dual national distinctions from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and the American Council on Education—placing it among just 33 universities nationwide recognized for both research excellence and expanding access and opportunity. Marymount has also been named a Best National University and the top-ranked private institution in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report, and one of Forbes’ 2026 America’s Top Colleges—a testament to its growing reputation and transformative impact.
As the University welcomes its largest and most diverse incoming class in history and launches Momentum: The Campaign for Marymount, a bold $50 million initiative to advance its mission and priorities, the institution is set for an exciting new chapter. With growing research efforts, innovative academic programs, and a track record of social mobility that transforms lives, Marymount offers an environment where purpose and progress intersect.
This is a key moment to join a vibrant leadership team guiding a successful institution into its next chapter of growth, innovation, and service. At Marymount, you’ll help shape a university that not only prepares students for success but also inspires them to Learn with Purpose.