Provost

Provost

Nazareth University, a vibrant independent secular institution located just outside of Rochester, New York in the suburb of Pittsford, invites applications, expressions of interest, and nominations for the role of Provost. The Provost is the chief academic officer of the university responsible for providing vision and leadership in academic matters and engaging stakeholders, including partners across the wider community, to cultivate a transformational learning ethos.

Affectionately known as Naz, the university is dedicated to developing the whole person through a student-centered approach that seamlessly integrates nationally recognized academic programs, liberal arts values, and practical career preparation. The Provost guides student learning holistically, overseeing both academics and student life, and partnering closely with athletics. This comprehensive portfolio enables the provost to shape the full, cohesive student learning and student development experience to integrate what happens in and out of the classroom so that students become future-ready, equity-minded, changemaking graduates. The successful candidate will have an understanding of and commitment to transformative and holistic education, with a record of forging student experiences that cross traditional boundaries.

As of Fall 2026, enrollment stood at approximately 1,740 undergraduate and over 500 graduate students who learn under the guidance and mentorship of 175 full-time and 327 part-time faculty as well as 367 staff members. Nearly 81 percent of first-year students live on campus, and more than 60 percent of all students live on campus.

The next Provost of Nazareth University will build on the strong institutional reputation, the passion for the liberal arts and professional programs, the dedication of faculty and staff, the collaborative senior leadership team, and the forward-thinking president. The incoming Provost will lead academic excellence and innovation; faculty excellence and development; partner with shared governance structures to ensure accountability; lead and augment student success; act as a strategic partner with enrollment management; support scholarship and research; and partner with finance to align strategic priorities.

At a minimum, the new Provost will hold an earned terminal degree in an appropriate field; demonstrate successful leadership of change management; have experience with both undergraduate and graduate programs; have a successful career as a faculty member; and possess a strong grasp of effective learning, as well as various disciplines and interdisciplinarity.

To view additional qualifications and information on the Nazareth University, please visit https://www.dsgco.com/search/23161-nazareth-university-provost/

Review of candidates will begin during the fall semester and continue until the position is filled. Application materials should include a letter describing interest in and qualifications for the position and a curriculum vitae and/or resume. Applications should be submitted via the DSG | Global Talent Profile, https://talent-profile.dsgco.com/search/v2/23161

DSG | Global has been exclusively retained for this engagement. To submit nominations or inquiries, please contact the following:

Steve Leo, Managing Director
Vicki Henderson, Senior Associate
DSG | Global 610-572-4296
NazProvost@dsgco.com

**By university policy and search committee affirmation, all information from and about candidates will be kept in strict confidence.

This is a full-time position that will be performed on site in New York.

The salary range for the position is $205,000 - $240,000 and will be commensurate with experience.

For more information on Nazareth University please visit: https://www2.naz.edu 

Nazareth University is an equal-opportunity employer committed to ensuring fair and transparent hiring practices in accordance with federal and state laws. We welcome applicants from various backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, ensuring that all candidates are evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. Our hiring and employment practices strictly prohibit discrimination and bias, and we uphold a workplace culture that values respect, academic excellence, and professional integrity.