Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
University of Texas at Arlington
The University of Texas at Arlington invites inquiries, applications and nominations for the position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Provost and Vice President will work in partnership with President Vistasp M. Karbhari and the leadership team to continue to build the model 21st Century Urban Research University at the center of the vibrant Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metroplex.
The University of Texas at Arlington sets the standard for educational excellence in the thriving Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area, and is one of the nation's fastest-growing public research universities. With a Fall 2016 Texas-based enrollment of 39,714 and a current global degree seeking enrollment of over 45,000, UTA's student population is expected to pass 56,000 by the end of this academic year. The University offers more than 180 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees through ten colleges and schools and is rising in stature through its commitment to transforming the lives of students, pushing the boundaries of knowledge, and serving a growing and diverse community. As part of the commitment to meeting the goals of the new strategic plan, UTA is aggressively recruiting new faculty across the University. Over 60 faculty at all ranks were recruited between late fall 2015 and summer 2016. Further robust increases in faculty numbers are anticipated through continued recruitment at the tenured/tenure-track levels during the 2016-17 academic year to meet strategic research priorities and student growth
Reporting to the President, the Provost serves as the Chief Academic Officer, with responsibilities for all academic programs and for implementing the academic priorities of the Strategic Plan that is reshaping UTA and establishing it as one of the nation's leading research universities. This effort will require an exceptional ability to lead within a complex organization, demonstrated leadership of academic and financial aspects, vision of education from a global perspective, a broad intellectual orientation and appreciation for future trends in education, a very high level of integrity, good communications skills, and a passion for the mission of public higher education.
Individuals nominated and those who wish to apply should provide an electronic version of their curriculum vitae and a bullet point summary of leadership roles held, including the scope of responsibilities and major accomplishments in each. Letters of interest are welcomed, but not required. Review of nominations and applications for the position will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.
All nominations and applications should be sent electronically to:
Provost Search Committee
c/o Mirah Horowitz
Russell Reynolds Associates
UTAProvost@Russellreynolds.com
The University of Texas at Arlington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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