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McDaniel College invites a thoughtful, collaborative academic leader to serve as its next Provost —someone who takes pride in steady execution of strategic initiatives, clear communication, and strong relationships. One of the original “Colleges That Change Lives,” McDaniel is a nationally recognized four-year, independent college, known for its student-centered community, its strength in the liberal arts and sciences, and flourishing graduate programs. Founded in 1867 as one of the first coeducational colleges in the nation and the first south of the Mason-Dixon Line, the college’s 160-acre campus sits atop a hill overlooking downtown Westminster, Maryland, which is Carroll County’s largest town and county seat, a short drive to the Appalachian Trail and proximate to both Baltimore and Washington. McDaniel also operates a campus in Budapest, Hungary for short-term study for its students and those enrolled from a variety of countries.

McDaniel has defied national enrollment trends by securing the largest first-year classes in its history for five of the past seven years and maintaining strong graduate enrollment despite competitive market pressures. The institutional tuition discount rate has also decreased over the last three years. Together, these indicators underscore McDaniel’s financial strength and operational discipline.

The next provost will partner closely with dedicated faculty and staff to strengthen teaching and learning, guide new and evolving programs, and further embed experiential learning throughout the student experience. The provost will oversee McDaniel’s 70 undergraduate programs of study (including 38 majors), 19 graduate degrees, certificates, and other shorter-term programming, as well as supporting the College as it evolves to meet workforce demands and serve McDaniel’s community and region. The provost will also provide thoughtful, collaborative leadership for McDaniel’s inaugural School of Business and Technology and its added emphasis on computational innovation.

Academic Search is assisting McDaniel College in this search. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held in strict confidence. Although the search will remain open until the position is filled, for full consideration by the Search Committee, candidates should submit all application materials by March 27, 2026.

Applicants should submit three separate PDF documents to: McDanielProvost@academicsearch.org: (1) a detailed cover letter, addressed to the Search Committee, expressing interest in this position and stating how you meet the qualifications as outlined in the profile, (2) a current resume/curriculum vitae, and (3) a list of five references. References will not be contacted until later in the process.

To learn more about this opportunity, potential applicants are welcome to schedule a conversation with the Senior Consultant Dr. Sharon Herzberger by requesting a call through McDanielProvost@academicsearch.org. 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 McDanielProvost@academicsearch.org and 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.

McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities.  McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran’s status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.