University of the Incarnate Word
Vice president academic affairs
University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Position Title
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good. Position Summary
The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) seeks a mission-oriented, people-centered leader with the ability to work collaboratively across a complex institution as its next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. In 1881, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word founded Incarnate Word College as a center of higher education for young women in San Antonio, TX. Today, UIW is the largest Catholic university in Texas and serves approximately 10,000 students globally. UIW is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with 54% of its students coming from Hispanic/Latino heritage. The institution has grown into a large, complex university with 11 colleges and schools that offer more than 125 majors, minors, and concentrations at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University works with 22 different agencies which have accredited 46 separate degree programs, including a comprehensive collection of health sciences programs. As the University approaches its 150th anniversary, it has embarked on a strategic planning process focused on identifying opportunities to further advance its mission in an everchanging world. The next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs must be a leader with significant administrative experience in higher education, including at least three years of experience in a dean’s position or higher, and a demonstrated ability to advocate for a diverse set of academic disciplines. This individual must have a passion for UIW’s mission and an understanding of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and Catholic Social Teaching. The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution and an academic record suitable for appointment at the rank of full professor. Benefits
UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers and tuition exchange programs. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility. Job Duties
Job Duty Name
Align UIW's Academic Vision With Its Mission
Description of Job Duty
UIW remains true to its mission to educate men and women who will become concerned and enlightened citizens within the global community. The next Provost must be someone with a deep commitment to listening and engaging others to understand an institution’s history, culture, and context, as well as a strategic thinker who can connect mission to vision and implement and assess strategies.
Job Duty Name
Advance Outcomes for All Students
Description of Job Duty
The University serves students representing a wide range of backgrounds. The next Provost must be passionate about UIW’s student population, support faculty and staff in engaging students, and have a demonstrated record of enhancing student outcomes through high-quality academic experiences.
Job Duty Name
Build Connections and Ensure Alignment Across a Complex Institution
Description of Job Duty
The next Provost must be a systems thinker with the ability to foster collaborations, break down silos, and align activities across many different academic programs with the University’s goals.
Job Duty Name
Effectively Manage Existing Resources and Identify Potential Opportunities
Description of Job Duty
The next Provost must be skilled at identifying mission-critical work and devoting the institution’s resources to those efforts.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Strong strategic planning skills and the ability to align a university’s mission, strategies, and long-term goals. Leadership style that builds high-performing teams and ensures accountability. Demonstrated record of developing and mentoring leaders, faculty, and staff. Ability to effectively manage and collaborate across a complex institution. Strong skills aligning resources with institutional priorities. Commitment to listening and understanding the needs of faculty. Deep commitment to cultivating a student-centered environment. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
Required Education
Earned Doctoral Degree from a regionally accredited institution. Required Work Experience
Significant administrative experience in higher education, including at least three years of experience in a dean’s position or higher. Demonstrated ability to advocate for a diverse set of academic disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with health professions education. Work Hours
Typical for an executive position. Physical Demands
Typical for an executive to include the ability to actively engage in events for extended periods of time. Posting Details
Posting Number : CA071PO Number of Vacancies : 1 Job Type : Full Time Job Category : Contract Administrator Desired Start Date : 06/02/2025 Reports to : University President Salary : Commensurate with experience. Open Date : 11/14/2024 Close Date : Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicant : The search firm of WittKieffer is assisting University of the Incarnate Word in this executive search. Inquiries can be directed to: Ryan Crawford and Luis Bertot at UIWProvost@Wittkieffer.com. Direct applications should be submitted to WittKieffer’s candidate portal. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by January 22, 2025. EOE : UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment. Title IX : This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good. Position Summary
The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) seeks a mission-oriented, people-centered leader with the ability to work collaboratively across a complex institution as its next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. In 1881, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word founded Incarnate Word College as a center of higher education for young women in San Antonio, TX. Today, UIW is the largest Catholic university in Texas and serves approximately 10,000 students globally. UIW is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with 54% of its students coming from Hispanic/Latino heritage. The institution has grown into a large, complex university with 11 colleges and schools that offer more than 125 majors, minors, and concentrations at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University works with 22 different agencies which have accredited 46 separate degree programs, including a comprehensive collection of health sciences programs. As the University approaches its 150th anniversary, it has embarked on a strategic planning process focused on identifying opportunities to further advance its mission in an everchanging world. The next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs must be a leader with significant administrative experience in higher education, including at least three years of experience in a dean’s position or higher, and a demonstrated ability to advocate for a diverse set of academic disciplines. This individual must have a passion for UIW’s mission and an understanding of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and Catholic Social Teaching. The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution and an academic record suitable for appointment at the rank of full professor. Benefits
UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers and tuition exchange programs. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility. Job Duties
Job Duty Name
Align UIW's Academic Vision With Its Mission
Description of Job Duty
UIW remains true to its mission to educate men and women who will become concerned and enlightened citizens within the global community. The next Provost must be someone with a deep commitment to listening and engaging others to understand an institution’s history, culture, and context, as well as a strategic thinker who can connect mission to vision and implement and assess strategies.
Job Duty Name
Advance Outcomes for All Students
Description of Job Duty
The University serves students representing a wide range of backgrounds. The next Provost must be passionate about UIW’s student population, support faculty and staff in engaging students, and have a demonstrated record of enhancing student outcomes through high-quality academic experiences.
Job Duty Name
Build Connections and Ensure Alignment Across a Complex Institution
Description of Job Duty
The next Provost must be a systems thinker with the ability to foster collaborations, break down silos, and align activities across many different academic programs with the University’s goals.
Job Duty Name
Effectively Manage Existing Resources and Identify Potential Opportunities
Description of Job Duty
The next Provost must be skilled at identifying mission-critical work and devoting the institution’s resources to those efforts.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Strong strategic planning skills and the ability to align a university’s mission, strategies, and long-term goals. Leadership style that builds high-performing teams and ensures accountability. Demonstrated record of developing and mentoring leaders, faculty, and staff. Ability to effectively manage and collaborate across a complex institution. Strong skills aligning resources with institutional priorities. Commitment to listening and understanding the needs of faculty. Deep commitment to cultivating a student-centered environment. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
Required Education
Earned Doctoral Degree from a regionally accredited institution. Required Work Experience
Significant administrative experience in higher education, including at least three years of experience in a dean’s position or higher. Demonstrated ability to advocate for a diverse set of academic disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with health professions education. Work Hours
Typical for an executive position. Physical Demands
Typical for an executive to include the ability to actively engage in events for extended periods of time. Posting Details
Posting Number : CA071PO Number of Vacancies : 1 Job Type : Full Time Job Category : Contract Administrator Desired Start Date : 06/02/2025 Reports to : University President Salary : Commensurate with experience. Open Date : 11/14/2024 Close Date : Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicant : The search firm of WittKieffer is assisting University of the Incarnate Word in this executive search. Inquiries can be directed to: Ryan Crawford and Luis Bertot at UIWProvost@Wittkieffer.com. Direct applications should be submitted to WittKieffer’s candidate portal. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by January 22, 2025. EOE : UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment. Title IX : This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr