Description
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
The University of Hartford invites applications and nominations for the position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (Provost).
Located in Hartford, Connecticut, the University of Hartford is a comprehensive private university founded more than 60 years ago focused on advancing the public good through meaningful connections within its communities. The University is seeking an innovative and accomplished leader to serve as its next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs who will lead and inspire a collaborative academic leadership team to design and implement innovative strategies that advance new programs and strengthen existing ones, ensuring alignment with student aspirations for intellectual development, personal growth, career readiness, and a vibrant campus experience.
Under the leadership of and reporting to President, Lawrence P. Ward, the Provost serves as the chief academic officer of the University and provides strategic vision and direction inclusive of academic, administrative, and financial leadership for six schools and colleges as well as administrative service units that support the academic mission.
The University offers more than 100 undergraduate and 46 graduate-level degree programs, seven associate degree programs, and 40 certificate and diploma programs through the Barney School of Business; the Hillyer College of Arts and Sciences; the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions; the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture; The Hartt School; the Hartford Art School. In addition, University Studies offers programs designed for nontraditional-age undergraduates to earn degrees.
A complete leadership profile with additional information about the University of Hartford and the responsibilities of the position can be found here.
Nominations and Applications
Applications for the University of Hartford – Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs will be received and considered until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by December 19, 2025, and must include the following:
- A letter of interest stating how the candidate’s experience and qualifications connect with the desired leadership attributes and themes stated in the profile;
- A resume or curriculum vitae; and
- Five professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers, including their relationship to the candidate. References will not be contacted without prior authorization from the candidate.
All application materials will be received in full confidence and should be submitted in PDF format through the AGB Search portal system at: University of Hartford - Provost and VPAA.
Please direct any nominations, expressions of interest or questions regarding the application process to Hartford-Provost@agbsearch.com or the AGB Search team:
Margaret (Peggy) Plympton, Ed.D.
Principal, AGB Search
Margaret.plympton@agbsearch.com
(484) 554-4542
Concetta M. Stewart
Principal, AGB Search
Concetta.stewart@agbsearch.com
(908) 341-2178
The University of Hartford is an equal employment opportunity employer. Faculty and staff are selected on the basis of qualifications and work experience. The University recruits, hires, trains, and promotes the most qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or any other protected class under applicable law.
