Associate Provost in Worcester, Massachusetts at Assumption University

Assumption University (AU) is a comprehensive, private Catholic liberal arts institution, sponsored by the Augustinians of the Assumption. We awaken in students a sense of wonder, discovery, and purpose, forming graduates known for their intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and devotion to the common good. Our curricular and co-curricular programs provide students with an education that shapes their souls, forms them intellectually, and prepares them for meaningful careers. We are a diverse community that welcomes different points of view and embraces all who share our mission. Enlivened by the Catholic affirmation of the harmony of faith and reason and by the pursuit of the truth in the company of friends, an Assumption education transforms the minds and hearts of students.

Situated in the heart of New England in Worcester, Massachusetts, Assumption University is a vibrant community home to 2,000 full-time undergraduate and graduate students. With an average class size of 18, students study under the close mentorship of faculty and staff who are experts in their fields, with over 90 academic programs offered across five schools and colleges. Assumption’s 26 sports teams compete in the Northeast-10 Conference, with our academic and athletic success consistently resulting in the NCAA Division II President’s Award for Academic Excellence. Marked by gritty determination, relentless curiosity, and a lack of entitlement, Assumption graduates are in demand exactly because our understanding of Catholic liberal education knits enduring ideas and professional preparation into a single fabric.

Nondiscrimination Statement

In compliance with the requirements of federal law and/or the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Assumption University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy, as well as other legally protected status, in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, except where such conditions may constitute bona fide qualifications for the programs or activities in question.

Opportunity Proposition

Assumption University seeks an experienced, energetic, outgoing, and collaborative academic leader who will partner with the provost and key constituents to advance and assess the university’s academic offerings in line with its strategic plan, Thrive.

Principal Responsibility

Reporting to the provost, the associate provost is responsible for assisting the provost and Assumption’s academic colleges, schools, centers, and departments in providing leadership for the operational, strategic, diversity, and assurance goals of the academic areas of the university. The associate provost will function as a key liaison between and among departments and divisions. The associate provost will oversee strategic planning, recruitment, evaluation, hiring and mentoring of faculty members, and monitor programmatic assessment and professional accreditations. The associate provost will access and utilize institutional and market data to assess the strength of programs, along with opportunities for programmatic growth and/or innovation.

Specific Duties

1. Collaborate with the provost and program directors, department chairpersons and/university librarian to make budget requests and provide oversight of all academic budgets.

2. Collaborate with the provost and CFO on annual budgets for Academic Affairs operating, capital, and salary budgets.

3. Collaborate on strategic priorities with cabinet members and division leaders, including the Academic Support Center, Student Accessibility Services, Emmanual D’Alzon Library, Campus Ministry, Denecker Career Development and Internship Center Office of the Registrar, and Institutional Research.

4. Provides oversight of faculty recruitment, hiring, and evaluation process.

5. Provides oversight of academic affairs staff and staff annual reviews.

6. Collaborate with the President’s Cabinet, the Provost and Deans/Librarian on academic assessment and accreditation issues and compliance.

7. Work closely with Institutional Research to provide academic affairs and faculty appropriate and verifiable institutional data.

8. Work with IT on instructional technology and digital learning.

9. Engages with the provost, other academic leadership and faculty in strategic planning for academic affairs and the university.

10. Partner with the D’Amour Center for Teaching Excellence to provide faculty development for faculty members.

11. Performs other duties as assigned by the provost.

Reports to:

Academic Affairs VP and Provost Dr. Chad Rohman

Professional and Personal Profile and Qualifications

· Earned Ph.D. or doctorate from a non-profit, accredited university in one of the disciplines taught at Assumption University.

· Earned tenure and promotion to at least the associate professor rank at a non-profit, accredited university.

· Demonstrated experience in recruitment, hiring, and evaluation of faculty and staff in academic affairs.

· Familiarity with shared governance.

· Demonstrated experience in managing and leading an academic unit such as a disciplinary department, Honors program, Core Curriculum, interdisciplinary program, other area or unit that included budgeting and evaluation of faculty and staff.

· Experience working with institutional data and strategic planning and metrics to improve engagement, outcomes, and operational effectiveness.

· Demonstrated organizational leadership skills, including strategic planning, team development, and process management.

· Demonstrated experience building and monitoring academic budgets.

· Familiarity with high impact practices and faculty development.

· Understanding the role of digital learning, A.I., and instructional technology in higher education.

· Experience working with curricular development and oversight in a university setting.

· Ability to provide professional development initiatives for faculty and staff in academic affairs.

· Experience as dean or associate dean is a plus.

Dispositional Qualities

· A willingness to collaborate.

· Exceptional leadership presence with the ability to inspire trust, accountability, collaboration, and shared ownership.

· Effective communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and senior leaders.

· Appreciation for the value of Catholic liberal education.

Ph.D. or Doctorate required.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Applicants must submit a CV, cover letter and a list of three references. Finalists must provide an official copy of their transcripts upon invitation for an on campus interview.

Position open until filled, however, for first consideration application materials should be received no later than July 24, 2026.

Anticipated Start Date: August 17, 2026