The University of New Mexico (UNM) is searching for its next Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. A leadership profile has been released to guide the national search.
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has officially launched its nationwide search for a new Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. This key leadership role is vital to the university's academic mission and future direction.
To guide the search, UNM has released a detailed leadership profile. This document outlines the key qualifications, priorities, and opportunities for the next Provost. It serves as the foundation for attracting top candidates from across the country.
The leadership profile was created with input from the UNM community and highlights several factors:
As the chief academic officer, the Provost is responsible for overseeing all academic programs at UNM. This includes working closely with faculty, deans, and other campus leaders. Their goal is to advance UNM's core mission which is focused on education, research, and service to the community.
The Provost's role involves fostering collaboration across all of UNM's schools and colleges. Key areas of focus for the Provost are:
A campus search advisory committee is leading the effort to find the next Provost. The committee is chaired by Katie Witkiewitz, a distinguished professor of Psychology and director of the Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions.
To assist in the search, UNM is partnering with the executive search firm Isaacson, Miller. The firm will help the committee recruit and evaluate candidates through a national search process.
The search advisory committee will begin reviewing applications and nominations in the coming weeks. They will then recommend finalists for consideration.
Confidential applications, inquiries, and nominations should be submitted through Isaacson, Miller.
For more information about the search process, committee membership, leadership profile, and timeline, visit the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Search website. The website will be updated throughout the search process.
