Murray State University
Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky, United States, 42071
Overview
Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Murray State University
seeks an innovative
Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
to serve as the University’s chief academic officer and partner with President Ron Patterson in advancing academic excellence and student success.
Key Responsibilities
Provide vision and leadership for all areas of Academic Affairs, including six colleges, the School of Nursing & Health Professions, the School of Agriculture, libraries, research centers, and academic support units
Guide program development, accreditation, and resource alignment
Lead faculty recruitment, development, and student success initiatives
Oversee academic budgets, accreditation processes, and compliance
Partner with deans to launch new professional programs (dental hygiene, veterinary medicine)
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative academic culture
Required Qualifications
A Terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., or appropriate terminal degree) from an accredited institution.
A Scholarly record (peer-reviewed publications/creative activity) commensurate with appointment at the rank of full professor with tenure in an academic department.
Proven record with a minimum of five years of academic administrative leadership with oversight of program development, accreditation, and budget management
Strong financial and resource stewardship skills
Demonstrated success in faculty and student success initiatives
Preferred Direct experience with professional program accreditation and managing complex academic portfolios
How to Apply Submit:
Letter of interest addressing qualifications
Current CV/resume
p>Email application packet to MurrayProvost@greenwoodsearch.com For best consideration:
November 7, 2025
Inquiries & nominations
Jeremy Duff
– jeremyduff@greenwoodsearch.com | 850.869.9986
Lois Stetson
– loisstetson@greenwoodsearch.com | 850.598.3303
GADVID:704962
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Murray State University
seeks an innovative
Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
to serve as the University’s chief academic officer and partner with President Ron Patterson in advancing academic excellence and student success.
Key Responsibilities
Provide vision and leadership for all areas of Academic Affairs, including six colleges, the School of Nursing & Health Professions, the School of Agriculture, libraries, research centers, and academic support units
Guide program development, accreditation, and resource alignment
Lead faculty recruitment, development, and student success initiatives
Oversee academic budgets, accreditation processes, and compliance
Partner with deans to launch new professional programs (dental hygiene, veterinary medicine)
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative academic culture
Required Qualifications
A Terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., or appropriate terminal degree) from an accredited institution.
A Scholarly record (peer-reviewed publications/creative activity) commensurate with appointment at the rank of full professor with tenure in an academic department.
Proven record with a minimum of five years of academic administrative leadership with oversight of program development, accreditation, and budget management
Strong financial and resource stewardship skills
Demonstrated success in faculty and student success initiatives
Preferred Direct experience with professional program accreditation and managing complex academic portfolios
How to Apply Submit:
Letter of interest addressing qualifications
Current CV/resume
p>Email application packet to MurrayProvost@greenwoodsearch.com For best consideration:
November 7, 2025
Inquiries & nominations
Jeremy Duff
– jeremyduff@greenwoodsearch.com | 850.869.9986
Lois Stetson
– loisstetson@greenwoodsearch.com | 850.598.3303
GADVID:704962
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