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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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