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Allegheny College, one of the most innovative and historic national liberal arts colleges, seeks its next provost and dean of the faculty. With a distinctive curriculum and a record of extraordinary success for its graduates, Allegheny offers the best of a liberal arts education, preparing students for successful careers and for life-long learning. It is one of the few colleges in the United States with a unique requirement to choose both a major and minor in different fields, to provide students with a cross-disciplinary path for educational depth and intellectual growth. The next provost will find a strategic plan in place to give direction, an innovative and dedicated faculty and administration, a collaborative cabinet, and a supportive Board of Trustees. The provost is expected to begin the position on July 1, 2026.

Allegheny College, founded in 1815, is in Meadville, PA, a scenic town within 40 miles of Erie and about 90 miles of Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Allegheny is deeply committed to the community and region through mutually beneficial partnerships that will engage and excite a community-minded provost.

The provost and dean of the faculty is the chief academic officer of the College. As such, Allegheny seeks an accomplished teacher, scholar, and administrator who will be a leader for faculty and a thought partner to the president and cabinet, the Board, and the entire campus. The candidate selected to become the next provost will have the experience and talent necessary to achieve the following:

• Successfully implement the goals of The Allegheny College Strategic Pathway. The provost will work with the faculty and senior administration to assess, renew, and think long-term about the curriculum, foster new programs and innovative pedagogies as needed, and honor Allegheny’s commitment to the liberal arts and the skills necessary to prepare students for careers and graduate programs and meaningful lives. The provost will lead an academic program to make Allegheny a first-choice school for even more students and contribute to enrollment among both first-year, first-time students and transfers. The provost also contributes to efforts to improve retention and graduation rates.
• Build Allegheny’s reputation. The provost will represent the president and the College often and will persuasively communicate to varied audiences the strengths of Allegheny’s distinctive academic program and its value to the community. The provost will attract funding and partnerships with alumni, foundations, community leaders, and government officials. The provost will continue to build strong relations with Gator alumni and involve them in advancing the College and supporting its students, staff, and faculty.
• Inspire the campus community to work towards common goals. The provost will display an authentic interest in campus life and the ability to build excellent relations across the campus. The provost will celebrate faculty, staff, and student achievements, communicate openly and often about both challenges and opportunities for the College, and recognize the important role each person plays in educating and supporting the students Allegheny serves.

Academic Search is assisting Allegheny College in this search. The search will remain open until the position is filled. For full consideration by the Search Committee, candidates should submit all application materials by noon on November 1, 2025.

Applications. Applicants should send two separate documents (in PDF format) to: AlleghenyProvost@academicsearch.org: (1) a detailed cover letter, addressed to the Search Committee, expressing interest in this position and addressing how you meet the qualifications as outlined in this profile, and (2) a current resume/curriculum vitae. A list of references is not needed until later in the process. To learn more about this opportunity, potential applicants are welcome to schedule a conversation with the Senior Consultant for this search, Dr. Sharon Herzberger by requesting a call through AlleghenyProvost@academicsearch.org.

Nominations. Nominations are not required to be considered for this position. However, we welcome nominations from leaders who know of outstanding candidates. Nominations should be sent to AlleghenyProvost@academicsearch.org. Please include the nominee’s full name, position, institution/organization, and email address. Academic Search will notify people of their nomination, provide details about the position, and encourage them to apply. Academic Search will not disclose the nominator.

Allegheny College is deeply committed to creating an inclusive community that actively challenges racism, sexism, heterosexism, religious bigotry, and other forms of bias.

Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. The College does not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, creed, national/ethnic origin, ancestry, veterans, handicap or disability as those terms are defined under applicable law, or members of other underrepresented groups.

Allegheny College is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Director of Human Resources.