President
- Employer
- Texas Christian University
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- May 12, 2022
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- Position Type
- Executive, Chancellors & Presidents
- Employment Level
- Executive
- Employment Type
- Full Time
President
The Board of Trustees of Texas Christian University invite applications and nominations for the newly created position of University President.
About TCU
Texas Christian University
(TCU) 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 $2.4 Billion and is home to an accomplished
student body of nearly 12,000 students from around the nation and
the globe. As a liberal arts University, TCU encompasses nine
colleges and schools which includes a medical school. The more than
10,200 undergraduate and 1,700 graduate students work closely with
a full-time faculty of 699 committed teacher-scholars. The
new President joins the University during a period of strong
undergraduate growth and at the initiation of an enhanced strategic
plan – optimally positioned for creativity, innovation, and
aspirational thinking.
About the President
Reporting to the
Chancellor of TCU and operating within policies established by the
TCU Board of Trustees, the President is responsible for overall
operations supporting and enhancing the University’s academic
mission. The President has primary responsibility for providing
executive leadership that advances the mission, vision, and values
of TCU. The President shall have the necessary authority and be
held responsible for the administration of the University in all of
its activities and departments. The selected candidate should be an
inclusive, engaged, visionary leader, responsible for building
productive and collaborative relationships with faculty, staff,
administrators, students and the local community. The candidate
will be an accomplished scholar who possesses an earned terminal
degree and credentials warranting tenure and the rank of professor
in one of the University’s academic units. The President will also
have an established record of innovative success in academic
administration and exemplary interpersonal and communication
skills. The President must have a demonstrated commitment and
passion for creating a diverse and inclusive campus environment and
an appreciation of the multiple missions of a major university.
How to Inquire, Nominate, or Apply
To
submit an inquiry, nomination, or application, interested parties
are encouraged to contact Dr. Josh Ward (Josh.Ward@KornFerry.com /
405-640-3994) by August 31, 2022 to assure timely
consideration. Candidates should submit a detailed CV or resume and
a brief (2-4 pages) letter of interest describing why you are
interested in the role of President 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.
Ken Kring, Paul Chou, and Josh Ward, PhD
Korn Ferry | Global Education Practice
Texas Christian University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, and any other basis protected by law.
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