Westminster College invites nominations and applications for its next Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA). Established in 1852, Westminster College is a private four-year liberal arts institution with 173 years of experience in providing an outstanding place to learn, teach, work, and live. Located in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania-one hour north of Pittsburgh and one hour southeast of Cleveland-Westminster was among the first integrated and coeducational colleges in the nation to offer curricula in the arts and sciences. The College's mission is to help our more than 1,150 students develop the competencies, commitments, and characteristics that distinguish human beings at their best. Westminster has been recognized for its outstanding graduation rates, civic engagement, and undergraduate research in all fields; the College also has a strong tradition of exceptional performance in NCAA Division III athletics and in the arts.
The College seeks a dynamic Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College who will provide visionary academic and institutional leadership. The new VPAA will engage with faculty and staff to shape initiatives designed to enrich learning experiences for all Westminster students.
The Westminster faculty and administration are seeking a leader who will provide guidance and momentum for the faculty and the curriculum, a contemporary framework for defining programs and pedagogies in the liberal arts and pre-professional programs, and an approach that is both inclusive and decisive, bringing energy and direction to Westminster's educational future. As chief academic officer, the VPAA manages all elements of the academic administration, including oversight of the curriculum via a robust shared governance structure, supervision of academic schools and academic support services, and leadership on issues of program support and funding, as well as new program development. Reporting directly to the President, the VPAA serves as an advocate for the faculty and the academic program on the College's Leadership Team, maintains close communication with the president and fellow senior administrators, and serves in a liaison role to selected committees of the Board of Trustees and to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Candidates should have an earned doctorate with documentation of at least ten years of college-level teaching experience and increasing responsibilities in academic administration. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of candidacy responding to the opportunities and desired attributes, a complete resume, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references, none of whom will be contacted without the formal permission of the candidate. Materials should be submitted electronically to Mr. Kenneth J. Romig, Vice President for Finance and Management Services, at by May 20, 2025, for the most favorable consideration, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For more information and to review the Search Profile for the VPAA, which contains additional information, visit:
Westminster College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.