Chief Artificial Intelligence Strategist/Assistant, Associate, or full Professor - Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost

TWU•Denton, TX

About The Position

The Chief Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategist serves as the academic leader focused on institution-wide AI strategy and implementation. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost with dotted line reporting to the Chancellor, this role is responsible for envisioning and executing initiatives that leverage AI to advance teaching, research, and administrative operations. The Strategist fosters collaboration across academic and administrative units, builds external partnerships, and ensures ethical, inclusive, and effective use of AI technologies across the university. Work is performed with minimal supervision. Performance is evaluated based on the effective operation of administrative functions, using the university's performance evaluation system and in accordance with University Policies & Procedures .

Requirements

Earned doctoral degree.
Demonstrated leadership in AI applications within higher education or related industries.
Experience building cross-functional collaborations and driving institutional innovation.
Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.
All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.
Deep knowledge of artificial intelligence and its applications in higher education.
Ability to lead institution-wide strategic initiatives from concept to implementation.
Strong analytical and project management skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Skill in managing complex, multidisciplinary teams and initiatives.
Capacity to navigate the ethical, legal, and operational dimensions of AI adoption.
Proficiency with relevant software and analytical tools.
The employee will be required to travel.
The employee will be required to work evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Administrative leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads university-wide strategic planning for AI adoption and innovation.
Serves as a senior advisor to the Provost and Chancellor on matters involving AI technologies and institutional transformation.
Develops and oversees AI-related academic initiatives, including curricular enhancements and faculty development programs.
Coordinates cross-divisional efforts to identify and implement AI-driven improvements in administrative operations, student services, and academic support.
Supports faculty in integrating AI into teaching, research, and scholarship.
Develops external partnerships to expand TWU’s AI-related capabilities and visibility.
Advises on ethical, legal, and policy implications of AI applications in higher education.
Represents TWU in national and state-level AI conversations and consortia.
Leads efforts to assess the institutional impact of AI implementation and adapts strategies accordingly.
Serves as a visible champion of responsible, equitable, and mission-aligned AI use.
Performs other duties as requested.