Lead academic strategy at KPU as Provost and Vice President, Academic, guiding applied research, learning, and university-wide academic leadership in hybrid Surrey.

Reporting to KPU’s President and Vice Chancellor, this senior academic officer advances the Academic Plan and educational mission. The portfolio spans Faculties, Schools, teaching, applied research, innovation, library services, governance, and academic resources.

Key Responsibilities:

- Advise the President on significant academic matters and strategic direction
- Lead development and advancement of KPU’s Academic Plan
- Provide executive leadership across academic units and campuses
- Champion relevant programs, curricula, services, and teaching innovation




- Advance applied research and innovation supporting KPU’s polytechnic mandate

Requirements:

- Doctorate and minimum 10 years’ relevant post-secondary leadership experience
- Five to seven years of university faculty experience
- Strong academic credibility through teaching and scholarship
- Experience leading complex organizational change and senior leaders
- Knowledge of academic governance, budgeting, labour relations, and program planning

Shape KPU’s academic future through team-oriented leadership, applied learning, innovation, governance, and responsible resource stewardship across campuses.

📌 KPU Provost Academic Vice President (Canada)
🏢 Kwantlen Polytechnic University
📍 Canada