Interim Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Newark, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Other 🗓️ July 15th, 2026

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Rutgers University is hiring an Interim Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. This role leads the academic operations at Rutgers University-Newark, driving academic excellence, research expansion, student success, and strategic alignment with institutional goals through collaboration with university leadership and external partners.

Highlights

Lead academic enterprise of Rutgers University-Newark as chief academic officer.
Drive academic planning, accreditation, faculty affairs, and institutional effectiveness.
Expand research capacity, elevate academic reputation, and improve student success outcomes.
Develop market-responsive online programs and modernize academic policies and processes.
Requires earned doctorate and credentials suitable for tenured full professor appointment.
At least 5-8 years progressive leadership experience in academic administration at public research universities.
Strong knowledge of faculty development, accreditation, academic governance, and performance metrics.
Collaborate with enrollment, student affairs, and external partners for academic and workforce development strategies.
Full-time, exempt position with flexible hybrid work arrangement eligibility.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, retirement, educational benefits, and paid leave.