• MyAC
  • Alumni
  • Parents
  • News
  • Calendar
  • Quick Links
Austin College Logo

Sherman, Texas

Visit

Apply

Scholarships

Get Info

MENU
  • About
    • Mission
      • Fast Facts
      • History
        • Kangaroo Mascot
    • Office of the President
      • Academic Affairs VP Search
      • About President O’Day
      • Strategic Planning
      • Contact the President
      • Essays & Speeches
      • Inauguration Celebration
      • Inclusion & Diversity
        • Transgender Student Information
      • Past Presidents
      • President’s Visiting Council
    • Administration
    • Board of Trustees
    • Office of Public Affairs
      • Media Kit
      • TEDxAustinCollege
        • What Is TEDx?
        • Previous TEDx Events
      • MLK Celebration
    • Global Outreach (GO!) Forum
      • Posey Award History
      • Past Award Recipients
      • Lee Posey on Leadership
      • Story of Service
      • 2018 Nomination
    • News & Events
      • College News
      • College Calendar
      • Arts & Ideas
      • ‘Roos in the News
      • Media Kit
      • Campus Photo Gallery
    • Campus Information
      • North Texas Area
  • Admission & Aid
    • Scholarships and Financial Aid
      • Scholarships for New Students
      • Scholarships for Current Students
      • Applying for Aid
      • Work Study
      • Loans
      • Federal Verification of FAFSA Data
      • Forms & Documents
      • Policies
      • Tuition & Payments
      • VA Education Benefits
      • Financial Aid Staff
      • Net Price Calculator
      • Financial Wellness
    • Austin College Advantage
    • The Word on AC
      • Admission Publications
    • After AC
    • Find Your Counselor
    • Visit Austin College
      • Individual Campus Visit
      • Preview Events
    • How to Apply
      • Freshman
      • International Students
      • Transfer Students
      • Dates & Deadlines
    • International Students
      • Requirements
      • Scholarships & Financial Assistance
      • Admitted International Students
    • Transfer Students
      • How to Apply
      • Transfer Scholarships
      • ‘Roo Tracks
    • Admitted Students
      • New Student Information
        • Links of Interest
        • Language Placement Exams
      • Key Contacts on Campus
    • Refer A Student
  • Academics
    • Majors and Minors
    • Academic Departments
    • Pre-Professional Programs
      • Pre-Health
        • Texas Tech Early Decision Program
        • Health Professions Advising Guides
        • Pre-health Scholarships
        • FAQ’s About Pre-Health
        • Health Sciences Advising
        • Health Science Internships
        • Resources
        • Health Professions Reference Form
      • Engineering Program
      • Pre-Law
      • Pre-Ministry
    • Gateways to Grad School
      • Partner Programs
      • ‘Roo 2 Raider – AC/Tech Connect
      • Partner Universities
    • Graduate Teacher Program
      • About the ATP
      • Teaching/Course Certification Requirements
      • ATP Forms & Documents
      • ATP Faculty/Staff
      • ATP Advising
      • Field Supervisor’s Forms & Documents
      • Thinking Camps
      • Noyce STEM Scholarships
    • Centers & Programs
      • Center for Environmental Studies
        • Curriculum
        • Faculty & Staff
        • Sustainability Projects & Faculty Research
        • Internship & Job Links
        • Graduate Schools
        • Thinking Green
        • Recycling & Composting
        • Upcoming Events
        • Sneed Prairie Field Trip Program
      • Center for Southwestern & Mexican Studies
        • Summer Institute
        • CSMS Summer Internships
        • CSMS Events
      • Communication/Inquiry
        • C/I Course Descriptions
      • CREATE
        • Sciences Summer Research Program
        • ENSURE Program
        • Student Conference Travel Awards
        • ACUMEN
        • Responsible Conduct of Research
        • Student Scholarship Conference
        • Scarbrough Summer Research
      • Posey Leadership Institute
      • The Johnson Center
        • Reading Groups
        • Johnson Center Activities
        • Presentation Notes
        • External Faculty Resources
      • Lemuel Scarbrough Center for Writing
    • Awards & Honors
      • Departmental Honors Program
        • Honors Program Nomination Procedures
        • Honors Program Requirements
        • Honors Thesis Formatting
      • Phi Beta Kappa
        • Membership Archive
        • Membership Criteria
      • Fulbright Grants
    • Humanities at AC
    • Experiential Learning
      • Advocacy Teams
        • Mock Trial Program
        • Mediation Program
        • Moot Court Program
      • Internship Programs
      • Language Immersion Programs
      • Model U.N.
      • Peace Corps Prep Program
        • How to Apply
        • PCPP Benefits
        • PCPP Curriculum
        • PCPP Campus Committee
        • Peace Corps Alumni
      • Scarbrough Summer Research Program
      • Social Entrepreneurship for Poverty Alleviation
        • Funding Information Network
      • STAR Leadership Program
        • About Us
        • Faculty
        • The Instructional Collection
        • Program Infrastructure
        • Improving Undergraduate Science Education (IUSE)
      • Student Managed Investment Fund
      • Student Scholarship Conference
        • Call for Abstracts
        • Abstract Guidelines
        • Timeline
        • Faculty Instructions
        • ACSC FAQ’s
        • ACSC Archive
        • ACSC Elevator Speech Contest
    • Faculty
    • International Programs
      • Jan Term
      • Study Abroad
        • Approved Program List
        • Mentors
        • Parents
        • Steps for Applying
        • Scholarships and Grants
        • In Case of Emergency (ICE)
      • Global Outreach Fellowships
      • International Internships
    • JanTerm
      • 2019 Travel JanTerm
      • JanTerm Info
      • Travel Jan Term | Liability Release
      • Travel Jan Term | Medical Release and Info
      • On Campus Courses & Descriptions
      • Off Campus Courses & Descriptions
        • Finances
        • Registration Information
      • Scholarships
      • JanTerm Photo Galleries
    • Academic Affairs
    • Registrar’s Office
  • Campus Life
    • Academic Skills Center
      • What is ASC?
      • Access Services
      • Resources and Links
      • Programs
      • Meet Our Tutors
      • Become a Peer Tutor
      • Support Services for International Students
        • Orientation
        • What to Bring
        • Employment
      • Study Tips
      • Exam Accommodation Instruction Form
    • Campus Police & Safety
      • Campus Emergencies
      • Severe Weather
      • Rules & Regulations
      • Crime Prevention
      • Campus Police Staff
    • Campus Services
      • Bookstore
      • Post Office
      • Dining Services
      • Technology Services
    • Career Services
      • The Four-Year Plan
      • Career Exploration
        • Roo Connect
      • RooVisors | Austin College Career Advisor Network
      • Internships
        • Career Study Off-Campus (CSOC)
        • Global Outreach (GO)
      • Job Search
        • Austin College Employers
      • Roo Connect
      • Employer Services
      • Graduate/Professional School
      • Graduate Outcomes
        • Graduate First Destination Survey
        • After Austin College
      • Online Resources
      • Career Services Events
      • Career Alumni Connections
      • Contact Us
    • Counseling Services
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Scope of Care
      • Counseling Center
      • Signs & Symptoms
      • Web Resources
      • Contact Us
      • Texoma Resources
    • Health Services
      • Clinic Hours & Services
      • Immunizations
      • Health Forms
      • Student Insurance
      • After Hours Assistance
    • Religious Life
      • Presbyterian Tradition
      • Church Relations
        • Presbyterian Covenant
      • Worship & Bible Study
      • Many Spiritual Traditions
      • ACtivators
      • Religious Life Staff
    • Residence Life
      • Room Selection
      • Living on Campus 2018
      • First-Year Experience
      • Student Staff
      • Important Dates for Residence Life
    • Student Life
      • Campus Activities
        • Campus Activities Board
        • Opportunities Fair
        • Musical Events
        • Art Activities
        • Theatre Productions
      • Clubs & Organizations
        • ACtivators
        • Club Sports
        • Recreational Sports
        • Web Server Space
      • Documents & Links
      • Forms
      • Greek Life
        • Potential Members
        • Greek Life Forms
        • Greek Sponsors
        • Greek Council
        • Order of Omega
      • Organization Leadership
      • Student Life Staff
      • Student Life Publications
      • Student Assembly
        • Student Assembly Representatives
        • Student Development Fund
        • Resolution Database
      • Student Homecoming
      • Student Publications
      • Transportation Opportunities
      • Wright Campus Center
    • Service Station
      • Board Profiles
      • Great Day of Service
      • JanServe
      • First We Serve
      • Austin College Tutoring (ACT)
      • Alternative Spring Break
      • Aramark Appreciation
      • Tostan
      • Thrift Store Drive
      • RooBound
      • Servant of the Year
    • Sexual Misconduct Policy
      • Programs & Events
      • Resources for Help
      • Reporting
      • Sexual Misconduct Policy Statement
      • Bill of Rights for Students
      • Procedures for Resolution
    • Student Photo Gallery
    • Student Wellness
      • MyStudentBody
        • By Choice Students
        • Greek Organizations
        • Parent Login
        • FAQs About MSB
      • Wellness Resources
  • Athletics
  • Giving
    • Support Austin College
    • New Tax Law and Giving
    • The Impact of Giving
      • Alumni Profiles
      • The Next Generation
      • Scholarships
      • Global Experiences
      • Athletics
    • Annual Giving
      • Reunion Class Campaign
      • Annual Fund
      • Senior Gifts
    • Scholarships
      • Scholar Stories
    • Athletics Enrichment
      • The Jerry and Joy Apple Challenge for Coaching
      • Larry Kramer Outback Renovations
      • Robert T. Mason Society
    • Faith and Engagement
      • Sara Bernice Moseley Presbyterian Scholars Program
    • Estate Planning
      • Request More Information
    • Ways to Give
      • Recognition Societies
    • Contact Us
    • Women Get Connected
      • ATHENA Leadership Award
Info For...
  • MyAC
  • Alumni
  • Parents
  • News
  • Calendar
  • Quick Links
Home » About » Office of the President » Academic Affairs VP Search

Academic Affairs VP Search

The Search for a Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty

Austin College (Sherman, Texas) invites nominations, inquiries, and applications as they seek an accomplished and collaborative academic leader with an understanding of and commitment to the liberal arts mission to serve as its next Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty.

The Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty (hereafter VPAA) is the chief academic officer responsible for the college’s academic mission. The VPAA reports to the President as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and serves as deputy president during presidential absences. The VPAA is the primary liaison between the faculty and the President, Board of Trustees, and other members of the Senior Leadership Team. The VPAA represents the academic program to both internal and external constituencies and collaborates with the Office of Institutional Advancement to secure resources needed to support the academic program. The position additionally oversees key academic activities and offices, including Institutional Effectiveness, Institutional Research, the registrar’s office, Abell Library Center, and Information Technology.

For more information about the position, the agenda for leadership, desired experiences and attributes, and instructions for applying, please review the detailed search prospectus.

The search committee invites applications, nominations, and expressions of interest.

Should you wish to participate in the search as a candidate, please submit a letter of interest and Curriculum vitae to: VPAA@WhelessPartners.com

For more information or to discuss this position, contact:

Lisa J. Marks, 
Managing Director & Senior Partner
Leyla Kayi, 
Senior Search Consultant
413.335.6936 or VPAA@WhelessPartners.com

Vice President for Academic Affairs Search Committee:

  • Allison Dawson, Vice President of Institutional Advancement (Chair of the Search Committee)
  • Rana Askins, Associate Vice President for Business Affairs
  • Charles Curtis, Executive Director of Information Technology
  • Brent Christopher, Austin College Trustee and President of Children’s Medical Center Foundation
  • Dr. Martinella Dryburgh, Director of the Posey Leadership Institute and Assistant Professor of Leadership
  • Dr. Steven Goldsmith, Dean of Sciences and Professor of Biology
  • Dr. Jennifer Johnson-Cooper, Associate Professor of Chinese
  • Dr. Peter Schulze, Professor of Biology and Environmental Science and Director of Center for Environmental Studies
  • Dr. Ashley Tharayil, Assistant Professor of Economics
  •  Clarissa Cabellero ’19, Student Assembly President.

GET IN TOUCH

903.813.2000
Austin College
900 N. Grand Ave.
Sherman, TX 75090

Contact Us

GET SOCIAL

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn

GET LINKED

  • Quick Links
  • Human Resources
  • Campus Offices
  • Directory
  • Email
  • Sexual Misconduct

GET CONNECTED

Subscribe to Austin College E-Communication

Connect to AC

Request Information

Copyright © 2018 - All rights reserved | Site Map | Privacy Policy | Consumer Information | Site by thrive-logo