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Fairmont State University invites inquiries, applications, and nominations for the position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The provost is the senior administrative officer representing academic affairs and reports directly to President Michael Davis. The provost oversees and coordinates all academic degree and certificate programs and is responsible for ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements, advancing scholarly activity, supporting faculty, and growing potential academic opportunities.

Fairmont State University is a comprehensive, student-centered, state-supported institution offering numerous certificate and degree programs at the associate, bachelor, and master’s degree levels via 41-degree programs and more than 90 fields of study. Located on a charming hilltop campus in Fairmont, West Virginia (Marion County), Fairmont State turns opportunity, passion, and hard work into excellence in a vibrant, close-knit campus community where students and teachers become friends for life. At Fairmont State, students enjoy the opportunities offered by a large state university combined with the personal attention and campus atmosphere they might expect from a small, private school.

The provost provides administrative leadership for all academic programs, academic policies, and faculty affairs that affect the academic life of the University as a whole. The Provost Office works closely with the Deans of the Colleges and Graduate Studies and has the responsibility of making final recommendations to the President and Board of Governors concerning the establishment of new academic programs and the appointment, promotion, and tenure of faculty. Working collaboratively with President Davis and the Executive Leadership Team, the new provost will engage faculty and other campus constituents to build on the strengths and envision new innovative programming and modes of instruction for current and new student populations.

The Search Committee for Fairmont State’s next provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs is being assisted by Academic Search. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted in confidence to FairmontStateVPAA@academicsearch.org.  Applications should consist of a detailed letter of interest and a current curriculum vitae. Also required is a list of five professional references with contact information and a brief explanation of the working relationship with each. All three documents should be submitted in PDF form. The position is open until filled, but only applications received by March 3, 2025, will be guaranteed full consideration. For further information or to discuss this opportunity, please contact Dr. Pam Balch, Senior Consultant, at pam.balch@academicsearch.org. More information can be found in the search profile on the Academic Search website.

Fairmont State University does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression/association, national origin, age, height, weight, religion, creed, genetic information, disability, or veteran’s status, as identified and defined by law in employment, admissions, and educational programs and activities. Minorities/Women/Veterans/those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Fairmont State University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.