Chief Academic Officer

Chief Academic Officer

About the Company

Distinguished university preparing graduates for worldwide leadership & service.

Industry

Higher Education

Type

Educational Institution

Founded

1845

Employees

1001-5000

Categories

• Baptist Universities
• Baylor University
• Christian Colleges
• Education

About the Role

Join our esteemed university as the Chief Academic Officer, where you will provide strategic leadership as the institution's Provost. In this pivotal role, you will shape the academic environment by guiding the deans of various schools and colleges through the dynamic challenges facing higher education today. You will address changing enrollment demographics, financial pressures, and evolving educational models while ensuring our unique mission of academic excellence and Christian commitment is maintained. We seek a visionary leader with a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree, and a proven academic record suitable for a tenured full professor. Your collaborative mindset, financial acumen, and dedication to our values will be essential as you strengthen faculty excellence, enhance student success, and align institutional resources with strategic priorities. Additionally, your role will involve advancing innovation in teaching, research, and service, all while preserving our commitment to an enriching undergraduate experience. Working closely with executive and administrative colleagues, you will help elevate our mission and academic profile. Candidates must demonstrate a strong Christian faith and an understanding of integrating faith, learning, and scholarship within a diverse international community.

Hiring Manager Title

President

Functions

• Education/Academic Administration