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Posting Number: S06226P

Department: Academic Affairs and Provost Dept

Job Description:

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. In addition, 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 and an ability to enhance student learning in the classroom and outside of the classroom.

• A willingness to innovate, encourage experimentation across campus, and scale successful initiatives that can positively impact the entire institution.

• Experience leveraging new technologies to enhance faculty and student outcomes.

• An understanding of an evolving higher education environment and engagement in national

conversations on undergraduate and/or graduate education through organizations such as the American Association of Colleges and Universities ( AAC &U), Association for Undergraduate Education at Research Universities ( UERU ), Council on Graduate Education ( CGS ), or Association for Public and Land Grant Universities ( APLU ).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of stakeholders, including faculty across all the University’s academic schools.

• The ability to coordinate academic initiatives across a large and complex campus, allowing for flexibility in academic units while also ensuring a cohesive approach to the University’s educational mission.

Important Message:

1) 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.

2) 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, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator ([email protected]) . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator ([email protected]) .