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

Robust 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 collaborative leadership, applied learning, innovation, governance, and responsible resource stewardship across campuses.

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