Provost and Executive Vice President
 University of Northern Colorado | |
 United States, Colorado, Greeley | |
 Feb 06, 2026 | |
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Founded as a teacher's college in 1889, UNC has graduated generations of educators, more than any other Colorado university. While UNC's roots remain strong as a leader in preparing teachers and school administrators, the university has diversified its academic portfolio to include programs that prepare students to be leaders in a variety of fields, including health sciences, business, the humanities, and performing and visual arts. UNC is widely recognized for advancing social mobility and student success. The university is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution and is designated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education as a First Generation Serving Institution. UNC's faculty are deeply committed to teaching, scholarship, creative activity, and applied research, providing students with a personalized education grounded in hands-on learning and community engagement. Today, UNC is a public doctoral research and educational institution serving approximately 9,000 students across more than 200 undergraduate and graduate programs housed within six colleges:
In response to Colorado's growing need for physicians, the university is opening its' sixth collegethe University of Northern Colorado College of Osteopathic Medicinewith the first cohort of students to start in fall 2026. This initiative represents a transformative opportunity for the university and will require strong academic leadership, accreditation expertise, and cross-campus collaboration. The university's 260-acre main campus is in Greeley, Colorado, a dynamic and rapidly growing city of nearly 115,000 residents in the heart of northern Colorado. Through its Extended Campus, UNC also serves students online and at off-campus locations in Denver and Loveland, expanding access to high-quality academic programs. Application materials, nominations and inquiries can be directed to Mercedes Chacn Vance and Natalie Song via Witt Kieffer'sCandidate Portal. Witt Kieffer is assisting the University of Northern Colorado in this search, which will remain open until an appointment is made. Compensation and Benefit Information UNC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/Title IX employer committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. In accordance with established laws, the University prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military service, or political affiliation for employees in all aspects of employment and for students in academic programs and activities. jeid-f33dc34f5c9c0648a5344a3d1fed5311 recblid 1feewccqcqbox1wtbjucasalh2nyi6 | |
