About the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Reporting to the President, the Provost is the chief academic officer of the University and is responsible for all aspects of TCU’s academic mission. The Provost’s Office also serves as a communication link with external constituencies, including the Board of Trustees, multiple accrediting agencies, and other key partners. The selected candidate will be an accomplished scholar with an earned terminal degree and credentials warranting tenure and the rank of full professor in one of the University’s academic departments. The next Provost will have an established record of success in academic administration and a visionary leadership style that is transformative, engaging, and inclusive. The Provost will also have exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, a demonstrated commitment to maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus community, and a demonstrated ability to advance the multiple undertakings of a major university.

Full Position Description

How to Inquire, Nominate, or Apply

TCU has retained the services of Dr. Josh Ward at the executive search firm Korn Ferry. Applicants should submit an up-to-date and detailed curriculum vitae, as well as a letter of interest (2-4 pages) describing why you are interested in becoming the next Provost at TCU, why you would be successful based on your professional and/or lived experience, and why now is a good time for you to consider this opportunity. For priority consideration, please submit all inquiries, nominations, and application materials by October 1, 2024. Your CV and letter of interest (in separate PDFs) should be sent via e-mail directly to:

Josh Ward, PhD
Senior Client Partner
Higher Education | Academic Medicine | Law
Korn Ferry
(405) 640-3994
Josh.Ward@KornFerry.com

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The University’s Leadership Team

Chancellor Victor J. Boschini, Jr., TCU’s Chief Executive Officer, has led TCU since 2003 and is its 10th Chancellor. TCU has experienced unprecedented growth under the Chancellor’s leadership, enabling the university to flourish as a world-class, values-centered university.

The Board of Trustees established the position of President to support the Chancellor’s continued prioritization and advancement of TCU’s academic mission, strategic goals, and a myriad of operational demands of a large and complex university. TCU President Daniel W. Pullin began his role in February 2023. The President operates as the Chief Operations Officer and reports to the Chancellor. The President convenes a cabinet composed of 15 members, including the Provost, Vice Chancellors for Student Affairs, Finance and Administration, Human Resources, Marking and Communication, Advancement, the General Counsel, the Chief Officers for Investment, Inclusion, Technology, University Compliance, the Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Board of Trustees, the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the Director of Programs and Executive Initiatives.

The Office of the Chancellor and President

About TCU

Texas Christian University is a Top 100 National University as classified by U.S. News and World Report. Located in Fort Worth, Texas, one of the largest and most dynamic cities in the country, TCU has an endowment of over $2.6 billion and is home to an accomplished student body of over 12,000 students from around the nation and the globe. TCU encompasses nine colleges and schools, including the Burnett School of Medicine. More than 10,915 undergraduate and 1,870 graduate students work closely with a full-time faculty of 709 committed teacher-scholars. The new Provost joins the institution during a period of strong enrollment growth and at the initiation of a new strategic plan – optimally positioned for creativity, innovation, and aspirational thinking towards raising the academic, community engagement and research profile of TCU.

About Fort Worth

Fort Worth is the 13th-largest city in the United States, known for Texas hospitality and a dozen remarkable districts full of culture and fun. Of the top 30 most populous cities, Fort Worth is the fastest growing, at 4.1% population growth since 2020. As of July 1, 2022, Fort Worth’s population is 956,709.

The city boasts three world-class art museums in the Cultural District—the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, plus the nearby Botanic Gardens and the Fort Worth Zoo. Fort Worth’s connected downtown includes the 37-block Sundance Square entertainment district. Premier performance venues include Bass Performance Hall, Dickies Arena, and Texas Motor Speedway. The Historic Stockyards features western heritage with the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive. The Dallas-Fort Worth Airport is #1 for U.S. domestic flights and connects to downtown by commuter rail.

About the DFW Metroplex

Fort Worth, Texas, is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metropolitan area, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States and one of the most vibrant economic regions in the country. The DFW Metroplex was the fastest-growing metro area in the U.S. during the 2010s. As of the year 2022, over 20 Fortune 500 company headquarters and over 10,000 corporate headquarters call the DFW Metroplex home. In the past year, DFW has gained 172,000 jobs and leads all major urban areas in rate of job growth at 4.2% (compared to 2.6% nationally).

Other universities within the DFW Metroplex include Southern Methodist University, the University of Texas at Arlington, the University of Texas at Dallas, the University of North Texas, Texas Wesleyan University and Tarrant County College.

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