Provost & Chief Academic Officer: Teaching & Learning

North Central Texas College; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

North Central Texas College seeks an Executive Vice Chancellor of Teaching and Learning / Provost & Chief Academic Officer to provide strategic vision for all instructional and academic affairs across the college’s campuses. The CAO reports to the Chancellor and ensures programs, policies, and operations meet THECB rules, accreditation standards, and workforce needs.

The role emphasizes student success, workforce alignment, and institutional effectiveness, with oversight of curriculum,

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Texas higher education policy, funding formulas, and accountability systems.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards, curriculum approval processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to interpret and implement legislative and policy changes.
• Strong strategic leadership, organizational, and change management skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with diverse stakeholders, including governing boards and state agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for all instructional and academic affairs functions of the College.
• Lead development, implementation, and assessment of academic strategic initiatives aligned with institutional priorities and Texas higher education plans.
• Ensure programs support credential attainment, workforce readiness, transfer success, and closing achievement gaps.
• Promote innovation in program delivery, including competency‑based education and dual credit expansion.
• Serve as the College’s chief academic representative to external stakeholders (universities, ISDs, workforce boards, state agencies).
• Ensure institutional compliance with Texas statutes and THECB rules; adhere to SACSCOC accreditation standards.
• Oversee academic divisions, scheduling, and allocation of instructional resources.
• Advance guided pathways, transfer articulation, and workforce program alignment.
• Promote faculty excellence through recruitment, credentialing, evaluation, and retention practices.

Skills

Texas higher education policy

Accreditation standards

Legislative & policy changes

Strategic leadership

Data analytics

Communication & relationship-building

Advanced instructional design

Faculty development

Education

Terminal degree from an accredited institution

Job description

North Central Texas College seeks an Executive Vice Chancellor of Teaching and Learning / Provost & Chief Academic Officer to provide strategic vision for all instructional and academic affairs across the college’s campuses. The CAO reports to the Chancellor and ensures programs, policies, and operations meet THECB rules, accreditation standards, and workforce needs.

The role emphasizes student success, workforce alignment, and institutional effectiveness, with oversight of curriculum,