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.

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university community. The University provides equal employment

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subjected to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored

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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

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