Vice Provost Institutional Equity & Diversity

Overview

Princeton University seeks an accomplished, collaborative, and strategic leader to serve as its next Vice Provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity. Reporting to the Provost, the vice provost serves as Princeton University's chief diversity and equity officer and is a member of the Provost's senior staff and the President's Council. The vice provost works closely with the University’s trustees, president, provost, cabinet members, academic and administrative leaders, faculty, students, staff, alumni, and other members of the University community.

This is a consequential leadership opportunity that reflects Princeton’s longstanding commitment to equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion as essential to our scholarly excellence. Princeton seeks a leader with the judgment, expertise, and collaborative instincts to advance institutional excellence while fostering a University community in which people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives can contribute and thrive.

The position combines institution-wide strategic leadership with responsibility for a significant and complex regulatory and compliance portfolio. The vice provost must be equally comfortable developing long-term institutional strategy, advising Princeton's senior leaders, working across a highly decentralized academic environment, engaging thoughtfully with members of the University community, and overseeing sensitive matters requiring exceptional judgment and discretion.

The Opportunity

The next vice provost will have an opportunity to shape how Princeton approaches institutional equity, inclusion, access, and belonging in an evolving legal, regulatory, social, and higher education environment. Success will require a leader who can connect strategy with implementation, balance proactive institution-building with rigorous oversight of compliance responsibilities, and develop productive partnerships across academic and administrative boundaries.

Just as importantly, the vice provost must be a trusted institutional leader who can engage thoughtfully with different perspectives, provide candid and nuanced counsel to senior leadership, and help the University navigate challenging issues while remaining grounded in Princeton's academic mission and values. These qualities reflect the broad, visible, and sensitive nature of the portfolio described in the search committee's charge.

Application Process

Candidates should submit a resume or curriculum vitae and a letter of interest describing their relevant experience, leadership approach, and interest in the position.

For best consideration, applications should be received by January 4, 2027. The position will remain open until filled. Nominations and confidential inquiries may be sent to vpiedsearch@princeton.edu.

Princeton University job offers are contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of a background check, reference checks, and pre-employment screening, as applicable.

Responsibilities

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