International Technological University (ITU), a non-profit, graduate university, empowers people through industry-linked Silicon Valley education. ITU partners with industry professionals to teach and mentor graduate students in the areas of engineering, business, technology, and digital arts. Fundamental to ITU’s mission is engaging staff who are committed to providing excellent service and building a global organization. We are looking for people who are excited by challenges, crave growth, prioritize learning, and strive for continual improvement.

Learn more about ITU at www.itu.edu

ITU is a private, non-profit, WASC Senior Commission-accredited, a graduate university offering Masters and doctoral degrees and certificate programs in the fields of electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, business administration, engineering management, computer science, cybersecurity, digital arts, and interdisciplinary sciences. Established in 1994, ITU offers a unique model of industry-linked education. The university provides centers and institutes for training, testing, and professional certification in a variety of technology-relevant specialties, as well as an accelerator program for start-up technology companies. ITU currently serves approximately 900 students from 54 different countries.

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, close to leading technology companies, ITU’s curricular model seeks to provide students with the most current, industry-relevant developments in their respective fields, built on a solid foundation of disciplinary principles and skills. ITU draws its faculty from leading engineers and executives in Silicon Valley and global companies. Students have opportunities for internships in leading companies and tech firms to integrate their professional knowledge and skills.

The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) is the university’s chief academic officer and serve as the senior deputy to the university president. The Provost/ VPAA is responsible for the quality and integrity of the university’s academic policies, offerings, and program development, consistent with the university’s mission. Academic department chairs, the registrar, institutional research, academic advising, library services, and a small staff report to the Provost/ VPAA. The university is seeking a collaborative leader of high integrity, who is committed to shared governance, strategic development, and continuous quality improvement in all aspects of the university’s teaching and research programs. The Provost/ VPAA will establish and maintain relationships with industry professionals and organizations in support of research and educational opportunities. The Provost/ VPAA will serve as primary liaison to the Board’s Academic and Student Affairs Committee.

Qualifications for the position include an earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution, 10 years of graduate teaching, research, and assessment experience, as well as scholarly contributions appropriate for the rank of professor in a doctoral-granting university. Five years of progressively responsible administrative experience at the levels of chairman of a major academic department, research center director, dean or chief academic officer of a regionally accredited university in the US.

The search will continue until the position is filled. Please submit inquiries and applications to:

Edward Lam, Chair of the Provost Search Committee 

c/o Department of Human Resources

Compensation:

Compensation based on experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequent stand/walk, sit, use a computer; use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.Occasionally reach/work above shoulders, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp forcefully, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds, write by hand, sort/file paperwork.  Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to an employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job. 

ITU is an equal opportunity employer.