Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost

North Carolina State University is seeking an Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost (Provost) to lead academic strategy and operations at its flagship research institution located in Raleigh, NC. The position is a full‑time appointment with a 12‑month recurring term.

NC-State was founded in 1887 to teach  agriculture and the mechanic arts  and is now a Research-1 institution and the state’s flagship STEM university. Students arrive with an average GPA of 4.34 and the university is a top producer of Fulbright scholars (2025). As a University-wide scholar hub, NC-State partners with corporate, government and nonprofit partners on its Centennial Campus and maintains a national reputation for quality and affordability.

As a Pack member you benefit from a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work‑life culture. Core benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• Childcare benefits, wellness & recreation membership, and wellness programs.

• Advance the academic mission of the university and advocate for the success of the academic enterprise.
• Lead the academic planning process, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across programs and with other university units.
• Build faculty capacity and enhance the quality of the faculty experience.
• Manage institutional and organizational change at a brisk pace while minimizing disruption.
• Partner with the chief financial officer to oversee allocation of state funds for enrollment and tuition, aligning resources with strategic priorities.
• Strategically manage resources in times of financial constraint, reallocating funds as needed to maintain balance.
• Work collaboratively with the chancellor and senior officers, navigating the political context of a public institution.
• Provide transparency and trustworthiness to cultivate a climate of mutual respect on and off campus.
• Ensure a focus on student academic success and a positive collegiate experience.
• Support the university’s research portfolio and priorities as guided by the vice chancellor of research and innovation.
• Partner with the vice chancellor and dean for Academic and Student Affairs to promote student support programs.
• Advance NC-State’s entrepreneurial spirit and support the development of the state and region.
• Promote global commitments and international engagement of students and faculty.
• Contribute to institutional growth by building extramural and philanthropic support.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Minimum

Education and Experience:

A doctoral, terminal, or equivalent professional degree with a record of achievement that warrants appointment as a full professor with tenure in accord with NC-State’s standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated record of excellence in scholarship, teaching, grant support and professional service.
• Experience managing a large department, school or college, or prior provost or comparable academic leadership. Proven fiscal responsibility and administrative skills.
• Understanding of the land‑grant mission and the complexities of a large research university.
• Record of success in team and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Strong track record of faculty recruitment, development and retention.
• Demonstrated fundraising ability and relationships with external constituencies.
• Success working with a broad student constituency and supporting academic achievement for all students.
• Experience with student affairs and aligning academic enterprise with student support services.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division I athletics challenges and opportunities relevant to the student experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication and credibility with stakeholders.
• Adaptive leadership to respond to a rapidly changing environment and continually improve program quality.

Job Open Date: 12/03/2025
Anticipated Close Date:
Friday, January 30, 2026

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