San José State University (SJSU) seeks a creative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial leader to serve as Vice Provost for Academic Innovation.
Reporting directly to Provost Vincent Del Casino, the Vice Provost will lead the newly reconfigured Office of Academic Innovation, a central office that serves as a strategic resource for and partner to SJSU’s colleges and academic units.
The Vice Provost will expand SJSU’s professional, continuing, and online programs to increase access to education and meet changing learner and workforce demands; to deepen global engagement and partnerships to drive student enrollment and elevate SJSU’s international visibility and impact; and to propel specialized programs to advance SJSU’s mission and serve the university and San José communities.
The Vice Provost will position the Office of Academic Innovation as a central hub at SJSU where creative ideas, pilot projects, and strategic, growth-oriented initiatives are cultivated and advanced, building on a strong existing framework that includes SJSU Online and other core platforms.
To learn more, see the detailed leadership profile linked at the bottom of this page.
San José State University is the oldest public institution of higher education on the West Coast and the only public four-year university in Silicon Valley. A top-200 public research university, SJSU has seen record-breaking enrollment and takes pride in its unwavering commitment to excellence in teaching.
SJSU is one of the most diverse universities in the U.S. with nearly 85% of its more than 40,000 students self-reporting as persons of color. San José State is both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). With the university’s Transformation 2023 plan as its blueprint, San José State University continues to grow, innovate, and make an impact on San José, Silicon Valley, and the world.
The ideal Vice Provost candidate will be a highly collaborative leader who can bring teams together within Academic Innovation and across campus. A master’s degree or equivalent, five years of administrative leadership, and prior experience developing and delivering professional and continuing education programs are required. A doctoral degree and 6–10 years of administrative experience directly overseeing credit and non-credit programs that work at scale to advance access to the institution are preferred.
WittKieffer is assisting San José State University in this search. Applicants should provide a CV and letter of interest by clicking on “Apply” below. Candidates will be considered until an appointment is made. Confidential nominations and inquiries can be directed to Philip Tang and Maya Holt-Brockenbrough at [email protected].