On behalf of the College of the Ozarks, FaithSearch Partners is pleased to assist in the search for the next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Serving as the institution’s chief academic officer, the Provost provides mission-centered leadership for all academic programs, faculty, and educational initiatives, stewarding the College’s distinctive model of Faithful Education.
Grounded in a deep Christian faith, the Provost partners closely with faculty to advance academic excellence, foster a culture of trust and collaboration, and integrate learning with the College’s Christ-centered mission and work education program. The Provost provides strategic oversight of curriculum, accreditation, and faculty development while offering steady leadership within a fiscally conservative, non-tuition-driven model. Working alongside the President and senior leadership, the Provost aligns academic priorities with institutional vision and resources, supporting students with compassion and rigor and helping position the College for long-term academic vitality.
Innovative academic leaders who are energized by building sustainable, mission-driven alternatives to conventional higher education models are especially encouraged to explore this opportunity.
A more comprehensive document describing the opportunity is available upon request. Interested candidates may forward a current resume to Jacqueline Gustafson at jgustafson@faithsearchpartners.com or Andrew Westmoreland at awestmoreland@faithsearchpartners.com. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.
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Founded in 2007, FaithSearch Partners is a premier executive search firm in the U.S. focusing exclusively on serving faith-based educational institutions, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, ministries, and faith-oriented businesses. Based in Dallas with locations in Houston, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Nashville, Birmingham, Sacramento, Durango, Redding, and Rochester, FaithSearch is able to serve faith-based clients in all regions.
