"Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs"

Texas A&M University–Victoria (A&M-Victoria) seeks an accomplished academic leader to serve as its next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. This role comes at a pivotal moment in the institution's history: A&M-Victoria recently joined the Texas A&M University System and welcomed a new president, creating a unique opportunity to build on this momentum and shape the University's future. As the chief academic officer, the Provost will play a central role in advancing academic excellence, fostering a collaborative culture, and ensuring student success across diverse populations.

The next Provost will be expected to lead with vision and strategy in several key areas. First, they must build on recent institutional progress by strengthening enrollment, enhancing academic offerings, and cultivating a forward-looking culture. Second, they will evaluate and expand A&M-Victoria's academic portfolio, leveraging state funding and system resources to launch new programs in aviation, agribusiness, and engineering, while balancing online and on-campus modalities to meet regional and student needs. Additionally, the Provost will champion innovation in pedagogy and technology, including the integration of emerging tools such as artificial intelligence.

Student success is at the heart of A&M-Victoria's mission. Serving a student body that represents a range of backgrounds—approximately 65% first-generation and many from rural communities—the Provost must demonstrate a strong record of supporting academic achievement and retention. This includes breaking down silos, promoting best practices in teaching, and communicating the value of higher education to a region where college-going rates fall below the state average. The Provost serves as an advocate for faculty and staff and will be expected to foster a vibrant and engaged academic community.

Ideal candidates must have a terminal degree, a distinguished academic record, and proven experience in academic leadership. They should exhibit collaborative and transparent decision-making, data-informed planning, and the ability to engage constituents locally and regionally. A commitment to integrity, innovation, and student-centered leadership will be essential as the University continues to grow its impact as a dynamic destination institution within the Texas A&M University System.

A detailed leadership profile is available at wittkieffer.com.

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile and a CV or resume. WittKieffer is assisting Texas A&M University–Victoria in this search. For full consideration, candidate materials should be received by February 2, 2026. Application materials, nominations, and inquiries should be directed to Ryan Crawford and Jenna Brumleve at TAMUV-Provost@wittkieffer.com.

The Texas A&M University System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.