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The University of Hartford, a four-year, private, residential, comprehensive university with seven dynamic schools and colleges invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of provost.

Reporting to President Gregory S. Woodward, who has led UHart since 2017, and serving as a member of the president’s Cabinet, the provost is the chief academic officer of the University. The provost is responsible for visionary leadership, and must be committed to the University culture of academic excellence to ensure an innovative, sustainable, and impactful future. The next provost will work collaboratively with dynamic teams in the president’s Cabinet, among the collegiate deans, and with a faculty and staff deeply committed to students and shared governance. The successful candidate will provide leadership and stability and, ultimately, make decisions to ensure that the University delivers a strong and relevant educational experience for a diverse student body.

About UHart

Now 65 years young, the University of Hartford has emerged as a vibrant force in higher education. It has built a reputation for a dynamic integration of liberal arts education and specialized or professional studies; service to and partnership with local, regional, national, and global communities; and high standards of scholarly and creative excellence. Recognized, in particular, for excellence in the performing and visual arts, the health professions, and business, the University has also achieved national and regional prominence in science, engineering, and technology education. Central to the University’s mission is the belief that the challenge of a rigorous academic program and the support of dedicated faculty and staff lead to student success. Students are prepared not only for successful careers, but also for successful lives as contributing citizens in a participatory democracy.

The University subscribes to a teacher-scholar model and is proud of its teaching excellence and the scholarly and creative achievements of its faculty. Close student-faculty relationships are a hallmark of the University, which has a student-faculty ratio of 8:1. Faculty choose to come to the University of Hartford because teaching is their priority, and students know they can turn to their professors for a deeper understanding of their areas of interest and of life in general. As an institution, we are compelled to ask questions, champion solutions, and ceaselessly create. We recognize the special strength of an independent private university to be balanced and modern in programs and practices, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. We are committed to the power of small classes, active learning, and a low faculty-to-student ratio. We believe education is enhanced through deep experiential learning and therefore intentionally connect the classroom to our community and the community to our classrooms. We are committed to the ongoing and expanding utilization of evolving technological and pedagogical tools and techniques. We value the power of a primarily residential undergraduate experience that demonstrates an immersive, diverse, and inclusive campus, fostering an environment that models respect and ethical behavior for all people. Above all, we are deeply committed to providing our students with the tools to live full, balanced, and engaged lives.

The University of Hartford is an open and welcoming community, which values diversity in all its forms. In addition, the University aspires to have its faculty and staff reflect the rich diversity of its student body and the Hartford region. Candidates committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural issues are encouraged to apply.