Chapman University invites dynamic and innovative individuals to apply for the position of Provost, Executive Vice President, and Chief Academic Officer. At Chapman, you can join a highly regarded, private Research 2 institution where your forward-thinking ideas and strategic expertise will drive academic and research excellence as well as nurture a diverse, inclusive, vibrant intellectual community.
Founded in 1861, Chapman University is an independent, comprehensive, mid-sized private institution of excellence dedicated to providing a solid foundation of knowledge for students preparing for diverse careers and professions. Located on two campuses in Orange and Irvine, California, the university is comprised of the George L. Argyros College of Business and Economics; Donna Ford Attallah College of Educational Studies; Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts; Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Dale E. Fowler School of Law; Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering; School of Communication; College of Performing Arts; School of Pharmacy and Schmid College of Science and Technology. With approximately 10,000 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, Chapman is recognized for its blend of professional programs, sciences, and liberal arts, as well as its distinguished faculty, innovative programs and personalized attention to students. Chapman’s current Inspire capital campaign is well on its way toward a goal of $500 million; the university’s endowment is approximately $750 million with a goal of $2 billion by 2037. Finally, the university’s strategic plan, Our Path to Greatness, maps institutional priorities through 2028. For more information on Chapman University.
For full consideration, application materials should be submitted through the AGB Search portal system accessible via this link by July 18, 2025. Please direct any questions regarding the application process to ChapmanProvost@agbsearch.com. Nominations and expressions of interest are encouraged and should be directed to ChapmanProvost@agbsearch.com or to the AGB search consultants listed below. All candidate names will remain confidential until finalists are identified during the latter stages of the search.
Should you wish to have a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact either of the AGB search consultants listed below by email.
Sally Mason, Ph.D.
Senior Executive Search Consultant
sally.mason@agbsearch.com
(765) 414-0299
Garry Owens, Ph.D.
Senior Executive Search Consultant
garry.owens@agbsearch.com
(806) 239-3049
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
