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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE
PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) invites nominations and applications for the position of Provost and Vice
President for Academic affairs. Reporting to President Steven Tallant, the Provost is the Chief Academic Officer of the
University and is responsible for developing and maintaining the highest standards related to research, teaching and
service.
A Doctoral/Research University, the University is classified as both Hispanic Serving Institution (HIS) and a Minority Serving
Institution and is one of the fastest growing four-year institutions in the State of Texas. Founded in 1925, TAMUK, a
member of the Texas A&M University System, has more than 8,700 students from 42 states and 43 countries. The
University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 26,000 and home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus
Christi and its beaches are 40 miles to the northeast and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south.
The University seeks a Provost who is a visionary leader that demonstrates the ability to be creative and innovative when
developing and reviewing programs in a rapidly changing, competitive environment. The Provost is responsible for
academic planning, institutional effectiveness, academic assessments, institutional accountability, and all personnel
actions pertaining to faculty. Reporting to the Provost are the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Associate
Vice President for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies, the Associate Vice President for Student Success, Associate Vice
President for Student Access, Associate Vice President for Technology/Chief Information Officer, Dean, Dick and Mary
Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences, Dean of College of Business Administration,
Dean of College of Education and Human Performance, Dean of Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering, Dean of
Honors College, Assistant Provost, Director of the James C. Jernigan Library. The position requires interaction with the
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, The Texas A&M University System, and other chief academic officers
throughout the State of Texas.
Candidates for the position will have an earned doctorate from an accredited institution and a minimum of 5 years of
demonstrated academic administrative experience, preferably at the dean or higher level at a baccalaureate or higher
degree granting institution (preferred candidates will have administrative experience at a doctoral level institution); a
significant record of teaching, research, and scholarly achievement commensurate with appointment to the rank of full
professor; the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within the University community; and an ability to work and
communicate effectively in a multicultural environment. Desirable candidates will have experience raising funds to
support institutional priorities, have the ability to lead teams through institutional strategic planning, possess an
understanding of legislative processes, and demonstrate a history of service to the community and willingness to
represent the University at local, regional, and national events.
Inquiries, nominations and applications may be submitted in total confidence. The Search Committee will begin review of
applications immediately and continue until the position is filled. To assure full consideration, applications should be
submitted no later than May 21 and include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and the names, email addresses and
contact phone numbers (including mobile) of three professional references. References will not be contacted without
prior authorization from the applicant.
Applications and nominations should be sent electronically (MSWord or PDF format) to: TAMUKP@agbsearch.com
The search is being assisted by Robert W. Lawless, Ph.D., Senior Consultant AGB Search, Inc., rwl@agbsearch.com 806799-1329 or 918-284-1395 and Nicole LaMar-Nelson, nal@agbsearch.com
For additional information, the chair of the search and screen committee is J. Randy Hughes who may be contacted at 361593-3207.
Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer