Provost & Vice President, Academic - Competition

Position: Provost & Vice President, Academic - Competition ID: 4824
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Evita Gandhi

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.

As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.

We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.

Competition :  4824

Internal Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

External Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

# of Openings:  1

Salary Information:  19 – Administrative Salary Grid - $182,817 to $280,319

Employment Type:

Permanent Full Time

Workplace Type:  Hybrid

Travel Frequency:  Frequent travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group:  Administration/Management

Reporting directly to KPU’s President and Vice Chancellor, the Provost and Vice President, Academic is the University’s senior academic officer, providing leadership for academic programs and services, applied research, faculty relations, and the broader educational mission.

Working collaboratively across the University, the Provost will lead the development and implementation of KPU’s Academic Plan, champion exceptional student learning experiences, and advance KPU’s identity as Canada’s only polytechnic university. The successful candidate will bring a compelling vision that connects academic excellence with workforce and community relevance, expands access while ensuring educational quality, and links applied research and innovation with experiential and work-integrated learning.

As Provost And Vice President, Academic, You Will

Serve as the President’s principal advisor on academic matters, contribute to KPU’s executive leadership and strategic direction, keep the President informed of significant academic matters, and act on their behalf when required.

Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing advancement of KPU’s Academic Plan, aligning academic priorities with the University’s vision and strategic objectives.

Provide executive leadership across Faculties and Schools, teaching and learning, applied research and innovation, and library services, fostering collaboration across campuses, academic units, and administrative areas.

Champion exceptional student learning experiences through the development, evaluation, and renewal of high-quality, relevant, and responsive programs, curricula, and services, advancing innovation in teaching, instructional delivery, and educational technology.

Advance applied research and innovation that strengthen teaching, learning, scholarship, and KPU’s polytechnic mandate.

Collaborate with Senate and its committees on academic priorities, policies, programs, curricula, and governance; support the Board of Governors and its committees and implement Board decisions within the academic portfolio.

Lead and mentor a diverse academic leadership team, establishing clear goals and empowering leaders while…