Provost- Information and Engineering Technologies

NOVA invites applications for the position of Provost for Information and Engineering Technologies. The Provost will assume a leadership role to position NOVA as the leading information technology community college in the nation as called for in the College’s recently approved strategic plan. The Provost will be a dedicated leader with a strong understanding and appreciation of the community college role and mission, great understanding of current and emerging technology trends and associated education and skill requirements, and a demonstrated record of effective leadership.

NOVA seeks a capable leader who demonstrates a commitment to, and excitement for, community engagement and establishing external partnerships; excellence in teaching; and building strong, collaborative relationships with the Vice President for Workforce Development and the Provosts on each of NOVA’s five comprehensive campuses. The successful candidate will be skilled in management and budgeting, an effective communicator, and a team player with a collaborative leadership style.

This position reports to the President and is a member of the NOVA Administrative Council. The Provost is responsible for all academic activities related to curriculum, teaching, outreach, and fiscal management of the information technology and engineering technology degree programs across all the campuses of NOVA. The Provost supervises the Dean of Information and Engineering Technologies and other staff.

An earned doctorate is required.

The successful candidate will be skilled in management and budgeting, an effective communicator, and a team player with a collaborative leadership style.

Application: Please submit only a letter of application and résumé/CV to NOVA.IET@rpainc.org. Please do not submit references at this time, as they will not be retained. For a confidential discussion or to make a nomination, please call Amanda O’Donnell, Search Manager, at 800-992-9277. For guaranteed, full consideration, please submit materials by March 15, 2018. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background
investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of
education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS and NOVA such as
I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s
Statement of Economic Interest.