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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, in Terre Haute, Indiana, invites applications and nominations for the position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Reporting to the President, the position is available starting July 2025.

Founded in 1874, the institution is recognized nationally as an elite STEM school for distinctions that include curricular quality, faculty excellence, return on investment, and career services. Career placement is near 100% year after year. The scenic campus in west-central Indiana is home to more than 2,300 students with a passion for STEM and learning. We offer bachelor’s degrees in more than twenty disciplines and master’s degrees in eight. Our faculty are recognized nationally for achievements in educating future STEM professionals, and work to create an environment of individual attention and support.

The ideal candidate will hold a doctoral degree and an academic record meriting a tenured, full professorship, and possess significant academic leadership experience and a dedication to undergraduate STEM education. They will additionally be prepared to advance the academic enterprise of the institution, participate as an academic partner in fundraising, and help prepare the institution for changes in the higher education landscape.

For more about the position, including a full list of qualifications, please visit: https://www.academicsearch.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/8/Rose-HulmanProvost.pdf 

How to apply

Rose-Hulman has retained Academic Search to assist with this search. Applications, nominations and expressions of interest can be submitted electronically, and in confidence, to RoseHulmanProvost@academicsearch.org. The search is open until the position is filled, but only those applications received by February 3, 2025 can be assured full consideration.

Applications should consist of a substantive cover letter, resume, and a list of five professional references with full contact information and a note explaining their relationship to the applicant. References will not be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate.

Confidential discussions about this position may be arranged by contacting Dr. Eric Richtmyer (eric.richtmyer@academicsearch.org) or Dr. Maria Thompson (maria.thompson@academicsearch.org) to learn more about the opportunity. Phone inquiries may be made at 202-332-4049.

EEO/AA

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. It is the Institute’s policy to treat all employees and applicants equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences, and other employment standards. Rose-Hulman will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission on the basis of race, religion, sex, pregnancy, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any complaint process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Human Resources.