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Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost

Wharton County Junior College

Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost

Wharton County Junior College

Salary: $148,783.00 - $155,453.00 Annually

Job Type: Administrative Full Time

Job Number: 2512 A 044

Location: Wharton, TX

Department: Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost

Closing: 1/28/2026 10:00 AM Central

General Description

The Vice President Academic Affairs and Provost (Provost) is the College's Chief Academic Officer, charged with shaping the academic vision, ensuring educational excellence, and aligning instructional programs with the institutional mission and state priorities. Reporting to the President, the Provost provides executive leadership for all credit and non-credit instruction, curriculum development, academic support services, faculty development, and student engagement functions that foster retention and completion. The Provost ensures the coherence, quality, and continuous improvement of the College's academic enterprise.

Requirements

This position requires a Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and demonstrated leadership abilities with at least four (4) years of full-time administrative experience at the Dean level or higher, including demonstrated experience administering budgets, skill in problem solving, demonstrated effectiveness serving as an advocate for academic programs and personnel. Five (5) years of teaching experience at a college level is required. A demonstrated ability in curriculum and program development and expertise in adult learning methodologies as well as evaluation of instructional quality and outcomes is required. This position requires the ability to lead collaborative work teams, knowledge of THECB policies and regulations, state funding formulas, SACSCOC and professional accreditation criteria, and the politics of higher education in Texas. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal community skills are required. A criminal background check is also required.

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

• Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution

• Resume

• Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience

All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.

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