Open Searches

The University of New Haven invites applications and nominations for the inaugural position of Associate Provost for Digital Learning and Innovation Strategy (DLIS).  The Associate Provost for DLIS is a strategic partner, thought leader and core member of the provost’s leadership team and is responsible for advancing enterprise-wide integration of continuous and rapid technological innovations to enhance the student experience inside and outside the classroom.  The University is seeking someone who will embrace the challenge of continuous digital change and will lead and foster collaboration across the university focused on perpetual innovation to scale and add value to the student experience.

The Associate Provost for DLIS is expected to take office in July of 2022.

The University of New Haven is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 7,000 students from across the globe. The University has been recognized nationally as one of New England’s most comprehensive small private universities. Situated on 82 acres atop a hill overlooking the New Haven skyline, the residential campus is located between Boston (135 miles away) and New York City (75 miles away). Additionally, the University has satellite campuses in Orange, Connecticut, and Prato, Italy. For more information, click here for the University of New Haven Campus Locations page.

Additional information about the institution can be found at  https://www.newhaven.edu/

Qualifications include experience leading digital innovation related or transferable to the student experience inside and outside the classroom. UNH welcomes applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including qualified candidates outside of traditional higher educational settings.  A list of all qualifications for the position can be found in the search profile at https://academicsearch.org/open-searches-public/.

For full consideration by the search committee, all applicant materials should be submitted by April 18. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Nominators and prospective candidates may arrange a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity with the two Senior Consultants:

Cynthia M. Patterson at Cynthia.Patterson@academicsearch.org

Maria Thompson at maria.thompson@academicsearch.org

The search for the University of New Haven’s Associate Provost for Digital Learning and Innovation Strategy is being assisted by Academic Search.  Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted in confidence to NHAP@ academicsearch.org. Applications should consist of the following three documents: 1) letter of intent addressing how the candidate’s experiences match the position requirements, 2) a current CV/resume, and 3) contact information for at least five professional references, including email addresses and a brief note on the candidate’s working relationship with each. References will not be contacted without the prior knowledge and approval of the candidate and at a later stage in the search.  Be sure to see the full profile before submitting an application.

University of New Haven is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.