Academic Leader for Strategic Transformation

2 days ago


Ontario, Oregon, Canada Academica Group Full time

Lakehead University is a comprehensive institution with a strong reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. Located in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Ontario, Canada, the university offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels through its nine Faculties.

The Provost and Vice-President, Academic is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring the effective internal institutional planning, decision management, and assessment processes are in place and functioning well. This role also leads academic decision-making processes and promotes institution-wide collegiality and co-operation through leadership and effective management in both governance and operational responsibilities.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished scholar in both research and teaching, and an exemplary leader with a strong commitment to collegial governance, fiscal responsibility, and meeting the diverse needs of faculty, staff, and students. They will possess an open and collegial style, outstanding management, communication, and interpersonal skills, and a creative approach to problem solving.

The Provost will have the capacity to build morale and sustain positive working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, including Indigenous communities, students, faculty, and staff. They will also champion Indigenization, equity, and inclusion, and support meaningful community engagement.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Applications should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references (who will not be contacted without the consent of the candidate). The estimated salary for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.


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