Reporting directly to the President, the Acting Provost will provide leadership and strategic direction for academic programs, policies, and initiatives at Dalhousie University. The Acting Provost will serve in the role until we are able to do a full and comprehensive search for a new Provost.
The Acting Provost will support the university to develop, implement, and promote constructive change and foster collaboration across all Faculties and departments and oversee the creation and allocation of the university’s budget, making strategic investments that support university priorities. The Acting Provost will also be responsible for advancing a culture of excellence, innovation, inclusivity, and belonging in teaching, research, and service and supporting faculty, staff, and students in their pursuit of academic and professional success.
This is an academic administrative appointment, open to current Dalhousie faculty members only. The ideal candidate will be a respected academic and a supportive and collaborative strategic leader. A skilled and highly experienced academic administrator, applicants should be familiar with leading the allocation of financial resources and administrative processes and working with governing bodies in universities in an effective, clear, accountable, and positive manner. The ideal candidate will be capable of advancing critical priorities that lead to impact and leading through change with a people-focused approach.
As with any leadership position at Dalhousie, candidates must demonstrate Dalhousie’s leadership competencies.
A complete application will include a brief letter of interest and CV. Please submit your application no later than July 30, 2026 through this link.
A small committee will be formed to review the applications, followed by an interview with shortlisted candidates.
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.
