Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

Under the dynamic leadership of President Prabhas V. Moghe, The University of Texas at Dallas one of the nation's most rapidly ascending research institutions seeks a visionary, ambitious and globally engaged Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. This is a pivotal opportunity for a bold academic leader to help shape the University's future at a transformative juncture, marked by ambition, innovation and boundless potential. UT Dallas is poised to embark on an exciting new chapter of accelerated growth, allowing it to deepen its roots within the community and redefine the very essence of a 21st-century public research university. Driven by President Moghe's inspiring and forward-thinking vision to leverage groundbreaking research, impactful partnerships and world-class education that transforms lives and fuels the economy of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex the Provost and Executive Vice President will serve as a champion for student achievement, faculty excellence and institutional innovation. This role offers the unique chance to partner strategically with the President and to influence the University's trajectory for years to come. As the chief academic officer and a principal architect of UT Dallas' strategic direction, the Provost will spearhead academic planning, curriculum innovation, faculty development and student success initiatives. Collaborating closely with President Moghe, the Provost will play an instrumental role in crafting a new strategic plan, expanding research capabilities, fostering an environment of collaboration and excellence and strengthening partnerships with industry and the broader community. The ideal candidate will fully embody UT Dallas' vibrant spirit of innovation a place where technology, science, business and the arts intersect, where creativity flourishes, and where collaboration sparks transformative discoveries. This is an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact and help propel UT Dallas to even greater heights. All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile . WittKieffer is assisting UT Dallas in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by January 8, 2026. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer's candidate portal . Nominations and inquiries can be directed to: Zachary A. Smith, Ph.D., Lauren Bruce-Stets and Julia Bradley at UTDallasProvost@wittkieffer.com . The University of Texas at Dallas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a learning and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. The University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any basis prohibited by applicable federal or state law or university policy. This means that no person will be excluded from participating in, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by the University of any such protected basis. We are committed to ensuring that all management practices and decisions as well as personnel actions (such as recruitment and hiring practices, compensation, benefits, appraisal systems, promotions, transfers, terminations, and training and career development programs) are based only on valid job requirements and comply with federal and state regulations and university policy. This policy statement serves to remind all employees of their rights and responsibilities under the law. Personnel policies are reviewed regularly to ensure that veterans and individuals with disabilities are given consideration for all jobs for which they qualify. If you're a veteran or an individual with a disability, we invite you to share your status with UT Dallas. Please visit the Voluntary Self-Identification page for more information. Please visit the Employment and Compensation webpage for more information about employment and management resources. jeid-85031a6cbfe57f43a9b95ff77f3bec5e recblid e9v000ncndn84auk08gev2otcsn6dq PDN-a057e697-100c-4c99-903d-579d4b41d56a