Hanover College invites applications, nominations, and expressions of interest for the position of a Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Provost will join a close-knit college community proud of its nearly two centuries of championing the transformative power of a comprehensive liberal arts education. Hanover continues to revitalize its rigorous liberal arts core alongside pre-professional undergraduate programs in nursing and engineering, while offering innovative hybrid, accelerated doctoral programs in Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy. The next Provost will foster academic renewal and innovation, a spirit of collaboration, and passionate advocacy for the entire community of scholar-teachers, staff, and students.
Founded in 1827 on a 600-acre campus overlooking the Ohio River, Hanover is an institution poised to build on its commitment to personalized education. It is a community where faculty know their students, mentor them closely, and remain connected after graduation; the deep respect for human connection remains the fundamental value of the Hanover community. As Hanover completes a new strategic plan in 2027, the next Provost will arrive at an exciting and challenging time, ready to lead the academic enterprise and capture a key opportunity to reimagine the academic mission—ensuring long-term institutional health and market alignment. The successful candidate will champion Hanover’s mission, imbue campus with fresh energy, recognize and celebrate the work of the faculty and staff, and lead thoughtful renewal at a time of profound change in higher education. Hanover’s faculty and staff are eager to welcome a partner who will help them build a truly shared vision.
The Provost will serve as the College's chief academic officer and a key strategic partner to the president, the faculty, and senior leadership team. The successful candidate will provide visionary and collaborative leadership for the academic enterprise: advancing educational quality, faculty excellence, student-centered innovation, and cross-divisional partnerships that support enrollment growth, retention, and student outcomes.
Hanover seeks an accomplished academic leader who champions shared governance, embraces thoughtful change, and understands the opportunities and challenges facing residential liberal arts colleges. The next Provost will foster a culture of academic rigor, intellectual curiosity, and belonging while supporting the recruitment, development, and success of outstanding faculty, staff and students.
Information about qualifications, skills and experiences, along with additional information about Hanover College can be found in the leadership profile linked above.
AGB Search is pleased to assist Hanover College with this leadership search. To apply for the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs position, candidates are requested to submit the following: a complete CV; a substantive cover letter addressing the strategic priorities, the qualifications and expectations listed in the profile; and a list of five professional references with contact information and a note indicating the nature of the working relationships with each; references will not be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate.
For best consideration, applications should be submitted by December 4, 2026, to the AGB Search portal at: Hanover College Provost and VPAA. The search will remain open until an appointment is made.
Nominations and expressions of interest in the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs position are encouraged. Please direct them to HanoverProvost@agbsearch.com or the AGB Search consultants listed below:
Fred Moore, JD/MBA
Senior Executive Search Consultant
fred.moore@agbsearch.com /712-299-2544
Tamara Jhashi, Ph.D.
Executive Search Consultant
tamara.jhashi@agbsearch.com /248-821-4766
Anne Hoffman
Executive Search Associate
anne.hoffman@agbsearch.com /805-490-9161
Hanover College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming and diverse college environment. We seek candidates of all backgrounds regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. No person, on the basis of protected status, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any College program or activity, including with respect to employment terms and conditions. We embrace diversity and encourage all who are interested to apply.
