Search for Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
About the Search
The Opportunity: As one of the nation’s leading land-grant institutions, Colorado State University (CSU) invites applications for its next Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (Provost). CSU’s Provost will guide a rapidly advancing academic enterprise at a moment of significant momentum and growth. As CSU continues its rise in national and global prominence, the university seeks a strong, collaborative leader who will shape and execute a bold academic vision for the future.
Founded in 1870, CSU is a Carnegie R1 research institution distinguished by world leading programs in veterinary medicine, atmospheric science, infectious disease, engineering, sustainability, natural resources, and agricultural innovation. As CSU reaches new highs, including record research and sponsored projects expenditures of $622 million in FY25, the next Provost will lead an academic enterprise encompassing eight colleges, more than 300 degree programs, a growing online portfolio, and an R1 research ecosystem recognized for innovation and excellence. Nearly 33,000 students and thousands of exceptional faculty and staff advance CSU’s mission through hands-on learning, breakthrough discovery, and outreach that delivers real world impact across Colorado and around the globe.
In close partnership with the President, the President’s Cabinet, and leaders across the institution, the Provost will advance institutional priorities, champion academic excellence, strengthen student success, cultivate faculty achievement, and accelerate research that propels CSU as the model for the modern land-grant university.
Search Committee
Search Chair: Cassandra Moseley, Vice President for Research, and Professor, Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship
Committee Members
- Jen Aberle: Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs, College of Health and Human Sciences, and Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies
- Kevin Crooks: Director, Center for Human-Carnivore Coexistence, Warner College of Natural Resources, and Professor, Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology
- Blanche Hughes: Vice President for Student Affairs
- Kelly Hewett: Chair, Department of Marketing, College of Business, and Professor, Department of Marketing
- Matt Kipper: Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering, and Professor, School of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering
- Carolyn Lawrence-Dill: Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences, and Professor, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences
- Andrew Norton: Vice Chair, CSU Faculty Council, and Professor, Department of Agricultural Biology, College of Agricultural Sciences
- Sangmi Pallickara: Clare Booth Luce Professor, Department of Computer Science, College of Natural Sciences
- Trish Torrez: Chair, Administrative Professional Council, and Business and HR Operations Manager, Office of Admissions
- Susan VandeWoude: Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, and University Distinguished Professor, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology
- Elizabeth Williams: Chair, Department of Communication Studies, College of Liberal Arts, Professor, Department of Communication Studies, and Affiliate Faculty Member, Colorado School of Public Health
Search Support: Heidi Parks and Abby Marweg
Equal Opportunity Coordinator: Sarah Blessinger
Search Timeline
January 20: Committee Received Charge
January 30: Job Posted
February 23: Application Deadline (Full Consideration)
Week of March 23: Semifinalist Interviews
April 3: Final Candidate Selection
April 6-24: Finalist Interviews
April 29: Final Deliberation Meeting