What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice Provost for Academic Success and Innovation position at The University of Texas at Dallas?
Vice Provost for Academic Success and Innovation
Procedure for Candidacy
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a letter of interest and a CV or resume. WittKieffer is assisting The University of Texas at Dallas in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by March 25, 2025. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal.
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Ryan Crawford, Julia Bradley, and Jenna Brumleve at UTD-VPASI@wittkieffer.com.
Posting Number : S06226P
Position Title : Vice Provost for Academic Success and Innovation
Department : Academic Affairs and Provost Dept
Position End Date : 02 / 18 / 2025
Open Until Filled : Yes
Job Summary
Role of the Vice Provost for Academic Success and Innovation
The Vice Provost for Academic Success and Innovation is a key leadership position in the Office of the Provost responsible for overseeing academic and administrative areas that support the institution’s educational mission. This role demands a strategic leader who can manage multiple initiatives aimed at enhancing student and faculty success, as well as fostering strong relationships within and outside the University.
Professional Qualifications and Personal Qualities
The successful candidate must hold a doctoral degree and have significant experience in higher education administration, particularly in academic affairs. Additionally, candidates must have proven their ability to lead and manage complex projects and initiatives.
Additionally, the successful candidate should have :
- A forward-looking, holistic understanding of faculty success and student success across undergraduate and graduate programs.
- A willingness to innovate, encourage experimentation across campus, and scale successful initiatives.
- Experience leveraging new technologies to enhance faculty and student outcomes.
- An understanding of the evolving higher education environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to coordinate academic initiatives across a large and complex campus.
Key responsibilities of the Vice Provost include :
The Vice Provost for Academic Success and Innovation is a newly created position, and this individual may be asked to take on other responsibilities as assigned by the Provost based upon the evolving needs of the University.
Additional Information
All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others, and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education.
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