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Oakland University, a public R2 doctoral institution with a medical school, located in the northern suburbs of Metro Detroit, Michigan invites inquiries, nominations, and applications as it searches for a new leader in the Provost’s Office: Vice Provost/Associate Vice President of Global and Digital Learning.

The University seeks a collaborative, innovative, and strategic leader to serve as Vice Provost/Associate Vice President of Global and Digital Learning. This new senior role will drive growth in enrollment, international partnerships, and online learning by developing creative approaches beyond traditional models. The VP/AVP will coordinate efforts across campus to strengthen global engagement and digital education, providing clear leadership, advocacy, and accountability. The ideal candidate will be a bridge-builder who can transform ideas into action, positioning Oakland University as a leader in global education and high-quality online programs that enhance all students’ global understanding.

Reporting to the Provost, the VP/AVP is a senior-level leadership position in Global and Digital Learning, with the actual title (Vice Provost or Associate Vice President) to be determined based on the background of the person selected. The successful candidate for a Vice Provost of Global and Digital Learning appointment will have a distinguished record of teaching and scholarship commensurate with Full or Associate Professor status at Oakland; experience in academic administration, with a record of supporting initiatives in global engagement and online learning; and the ability to manage change. The successful candidate for an Associate Vice President of Global and Digital Learning appointment will have a distinguished record of accomplishments in leadership and the areas of global engagement and online learning.

This exceptional opportunity requires an experienced, inspirational, and talented leader with an impressive record, exemplary judgment, and outstanding communication skills. In a timely and strategic manner, the VP/AVP will address challenges, make decisions based on data, and collaborate with enrollment management and other stakeholders in innovative approaches to increase OU’s global and online learning enrollment.

The Office of Global Engagement at OU manages international partnerships, education programs, international students and scholars, and the ESL Institute. OU provides over 300 study abroad programs in more than 45 countries, while the International Students and Scholars Office supports and advocates for international students, fostering global citizenship and multicultural understanding on campus.

The Department of e-Learning and Instructional Support (e-LIS) at OU expands access to high-quality, flexible online learning. It supports faculty, students, and staff through technology services, workshops, and program development. The e-LIS Instructional Design team assists faculty with course design and best practices for online teaching, offering resources for fully online, hybrid, and HyFlex programs; and promotes professional development to keep faculty current on new technologies and effective online teaching methods.

The VP/AVP will oversee Academic Compliance, Global Engagement, and e-LIS to advance enrollment, innovation, and student success. Key priorities include developing a data-driven strategic plan, assessing competitiveness, identifying growth opportunities, and strengthening marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will be visionary, collaborative, globally minded, and skilled in communication, leadership, technology, and data-informed decision-making, with integrity and emotional intelligence.

Required Qualifications: The successful candidate shall demonstrate all of the following required qualifications (based on appointment type):

For appointment as Vice Provost: A terminal degree earned from an accredited institution; a proven record of teaching, research/scholarship, and service that qualifies for Associate or Full Professor status in a department or school at OU; and at least five completed years of progressively responsible experience overseeing one or more core areas. This experience should include responsibility for budget, personnel, and strategic planning.

For appointment as Associate Vice President: A Master’s Degree earned from an accredited institution, and at least five years of progressively responsible experience overseeing one or more core areas. This experience should include responsibility for budget, personnel, and strategic planning.

For more information about the institution, position, required and preferred qualifications, and application process, please review the search profile available at the top of this page. For additional information about Oakland University please visit www.oakland.edu.

Academic Search is assisting OU in its search for the VP/AVP of Global and Digital Learning. You may arrange a confidential discussion by sending a recent CV to Senior Consultant Dr. Ginny Horvath at OaklandGDL@academicsearch.org.

Applications must include an current curriculum vitae, five professional references, and a cover letter, addressed to the search committee, expressing your interest in the Vice Provost OR the Associate Vice President position providing detail about how you meet the specific qualifications and expectations outlined in the full profile. Applications, nominations, and questions may be sent to OaklandGDL@academicsearch.org. Applications received before January 13 will receive full consideration.

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It is the policy of Oakland University that there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, disability, creed, sexual orientation, veteran status or other prohibited factors as in employment, admissions, educational programs or activities. Oakland university, as an equal opportunity institution, is committed to compliance with federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to Oakland University, Title IX and Compliance Director, Oakland Center, Suite 150, Rochester, Michigan 48309; 248-370-2450, website: titleix@oakland.edu.

Oakland University sits on traditional and ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabe people, also known as the Three Fires Confederacy comprised of the Ojibwe, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi.