Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Fordham University invites nominations and applications for the position of provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. As the University's chief academic officer, the provost is responsible for advancing Fordham's academic mission, supporting faculty and student success, and ensuring that the values of scholarly excellence, ethical inquiry, and service remain central to its Catholic, Jesuit identity. Fordham serves approximately 17,000 students across its campuses at Rose Hill in the Bronx, Lincoln Center in Manhattan, Westchester, and London, as well as through a growing array of online programs. A Carnegie-classified R2 research university, Fordham offers more than 200 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across eight schools and colleges. Under the leadership of President Tania Tetlow, the University has launched a strategic plan focused on student outcomes, research excellence, and community. Current initiatives include a new STEM center at Rose Hill to drive leadership in AI and data science; a student success initiative integrating advising, career services, and retention with an internship promise initiative for undergraduates; and expanded graduate and professional offerings through flexible, hybrid models. The provost works in close partnership with the president and senior leadership, including the senior vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer. The role involves aligning academic and financial priorities, fostering innovation in teaching and research, expanding interdisciplinary and STEM programs, and ensuring that students remain at the center of an academic enterprise grounded in Jesuit values. Fordham seeks a collaborative, mission-aligned leader of academic distinction with strategic insight and operational skill. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to lead through complexity, build trust across a diverse academic community, and make principled decisions with clarity and compassion. To apply, please submit a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the profile. Applications, nominations, and inquiries can be directed to: Robin Mamlet, Bree Liddell, and Tyler Workman at

FordhamProvost@wittkieffer.com The anticipated salary range for this position is $665,000 to $710,000, depending upon experience. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VX and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Violence Against Women Act, and other federal, state, and local laws.

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